Irfan Pathan Net Worth: Income, Endorsements, Cars, Wages, Property, Affairs, Family

Full Name	Irfan Khan Pathan
Born	October 27, 1984, Baroda, Gujarat
Profession	Cricketer
Bowling Style	Left arm Medium fast
Batting Style	Left hand Bat
Playing Role	Allrounder
Monthly income and salary	40 Lakhs
Total net worth	8 Million, 60 Crore INR (Approx)
Nationality	Indian

Initial Career

Irfan Pathan retired very early at the age of just 33 where most cricketers enjoy their peak days in International cricket. Pathan made his debut at age of 19 and was a big sensation in Indian cricket from his early days. He was touted as the next big thing of Indian cricket but injuries and luck always came as the biggest roadblock.

After Kapil Dev, India always sought a fast-bowling all-rounder and when Irfan arrived at the International stage, everyone thought he could be the answer to India’s struggles. He could easily bowl at 135-140 KMPH which was a rare sight in Indian cricket and on top of that, he was a left-arm bowler which made him the first pick of Sourav Ganguly.

Irfan was blessed with swing bowling and his wrist position while releasing bowl was just tailor-made for any coaching manual. He rose to the International scene quickly and in 2004, he was named ICC emerging player. His Hattrick against Pakistan and especially that in swinging ball to Mohammad Yousuf is still fresh in every Indian cricket fan’s memory. 

Later Years

Even after a rocking start to international cricket, he couldn’t live up to his initial expectations and injury was a big reason behind his struggles. After 2005, he was in and out of the team and his bowling speed got diminished to 125 KMPH which was very low given the rise of other bowlers like RP Singh, Praveen Kumar, Sreesanth who were constantly clicking 135 KMPH. 

Irfan Pathan didn’t lose his hope and again made a comeback into the Indian team through his grind and determination in the 2007 World T20 which again came as another turning point. He was spectacular in that tournament and was adjudged man of the match in the final against Pakistan. As everyone thought, Irfan has finally realized his potential, again injuries blocked his way. 

Eventually, he lost his place in the Indian team due to poor IPL and injuries which led to his exclusion from the 2011 World Cup team. Again Irfan made comeback in various tours but couldn’t consolidate his position in XI because of his low place. He was part of the 2013 winning Champions Trophy Squad but couldn’t feature in any of the matches.

The 2013 Champions Trophy and Tri-Series in the West Indies was his last tour with India and it is still a shock for every cricket fan that he couldn’t live up to the potential he showed in the early part of his career. He now works as a commentator at Star Sports and also plays an administrative role in Jammu and Kashmir cricket development. 

Irfan Pathan Net Worth

Irfan Pathan was one of India’s brightest prospects but couldn’t handle the pressure and injuries which made his life tough. But he now works as a cricket panelist and his net worth is around $8 Million Dollars which is 60 Crore in Indian rupees. He also earns through Brand Endorsements and also owns an academy. 

Irfan Pathan Net Worth

Net Worth	60 Crores INR
Monthly Income	40+ Lakhs
Yearly Salary	5+ crores
Profession	Former Cricketer, Sports Panelist, Commentator
Age	39 Years
Born	27 October 1984
Country of Origin	India
Source of Wealth	Brand Endorsements, Commentary, Mentorship

Let’s now go into details of Irfan Pathan’s net worth.

Irfan Pathan’s Source of Income

IPL source of Income

Irfan Pathan was India’s best all-rounder and was coming off an excellent inaugural World T20 in 2007 which raised his value among franchises at that time. He was picked for record 3.7 crores in the 2008 IPL auction by Kings XI Punjab and his first season was very impressive with bat and ball. But in the upcoming season, he couldn’t replicate his form which made Kings XI Punjab release him for 2011 auctions.

He then moved to Delhi Daredevils for a record 8.7 crores which made him the highest-earning all-rounder in that auction. Again, he failed to justify his price and was let go by the Delhi team. After featuring for 3 seasons for Delhi, he was picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 2.4 crores again his declining form and pace led to exclusion from the team. 

He then moved to Chennai Super Kings for 1.5 crores under MS Dhoni which gave fans a glimmer of hope that he could rejuvenate his form under Dhoni like Nehra did but he couldn’t. Irfan Pathan again played under Dhoni captaincy for 2016 in Pune’s jersey but failed to impress with his performances. 

In 2017, he was in excellent domestic form and Gujarat Lions trusted his ability and picked him as a replacement for 50 Lakhs. He featured in one game for them and it was his last stint in the IPL. He went unsold for the next 3 seasons and eventually announced his retirement in 2020.

Year	Salary (in rupees)
2008	3.7 Crores
2009	3.7 crores
2010	3.7 crores
2011	8.7 crores
2012	8.7 crores
2013	8.7 crores
2014	2.4 crores
2015	1.5 crores
2016	1 crore
2017	50 Lakhs

Irfan Pathan’s Brand Endorsements

Irfan Pathan has been involved in the television industry after his retirement and has been promoting some big brands lately. During his playing days, he was the brand ambassador of big brands like Reebok, Hero Honda and still is a familiar face in Indian cricket. Some of the endorsements that Irfan has been involved in are. Irfan has a wonderful charisma, dresses smartly and has a visually appealing demenour. Safe to say that Irfan will get a lot of brand endorsements in the future from reputed companies.

• Howzat
• Star Sports 
• ICICI Bank
• Lifebuoy

Irfan Pathan Social Media Appearance

Irfan Pathan is now part of the Indian media community and always shares behind-the-scenes photos with his fans. He always had a passion for dancing and after his retirement, he often shares some of his dance moves on Instagram. Irfan is very active on social media and earns a major chunk of income from Social media endorsements.

Social Media Platform	Followers
Instagram	5.3M
Twitter	6.6M
Facebook	7.6M

Irfan Pathan Cars

Irfan Pathan is not a fan of fast-end cars and has some comfy SUV cars. Pathan’s car collection is small compared to his brother’s collection but still has some good branded cars. He has cars from brands like Toyota and Mahindra. Other than this no further information has been obtained on Irfan’s car collection, when more information is obtained it will be updated.

Brand	Model	Value
Mahindra	Mahindra Scorpio	20 Lakhs +
Toyota	Toyota Fortuner	45 Lakhs +
Mercedes	Mercedes-Benz A-class	70 Lakhs +

Irfan Pathan’s Property

Irfan Pathan is from Gujarat, Vadodara, and lives there with his whole family. He used to live in a mosque in childhood but now he lives with his brother in a luxurious mansion which is worth around 6 Crores. In an Asian Paints ad in 2020, he showed his journey from an old home to build his dream villa for his family. He also owns many properties across Gujarat.

Personal life and Family life of Irfan Pathan

1. Family and Personal info

Irfan Pathan was born on 27 October 1984 in Vadodara. He and his elder brother Yusuf Pathan were raised in a Mosque as his father was a Muezzin in that Mosque. His father wanted them to become a Muslim Scholar to carry forward his legacy but both brothers had an interest in cricket from their childhood. Irfan is still a big believer in Islam and credits his religion for such positivity in his life. 

Full name	Irfan Khan Pathan
Date of Birth	27th October 1984
Birth Place	Baroda, Gujarat
Father	Mehmood Khan Pathan
Mother	Samimbanu Pathan
Siblings	Yusuf Pathan
Wife	Safa Baig (M. 2016)
Son	Imran Khan Pathan
Domestic Cricket debut	2000/01 for Baroda
IPL Debut	19 April 2008 v CSK
TEST Debut	12 December 2003 v Australia
ODI Debut	9 January 2004 v Australia
T20I Debut	1 December 2006 v South Africa

Physical Attributes

Physical Attributes

Height	6’1 (1.83M)
Weight	73 Kgs approx
Body Measurements	Chest: 42 inches  Waist:33 inches  Biceps: 13.5 inches
Eye colour	Brown
Hair colour	Black
Food Habit	Not Known

2. Favourite Things: Hobbies, Friends, etc

Best Friend	Yusuf Pathan
Nickname	Guddu
Favorite Actor	Salman Khan
Favorite Actress	Juhi Chawla
Favorite Singer	Kishore Kumar
Favorite Social media platform	Instagram
Favorite food	Biryani
Favorite song	Take my breath away
Favorite Cricketer	Sachin Tendulkar
Favorite Movie	Andaz Apna Apna
Favorite Coach	John Wright
Hobbies	Travelling, Movie
Favorite Stadium	Dharamshala
Favorite Delivery	In-Swing

3. Irfan Pathan Affairs and Marriage

Irfan Pathan is married to Safa Baig whom he met in 2014. She was a known media personality in Saudi Arabia but she left her job after marrying Irfan. They got married in 2016 in a closed ceremony. Before that, Pathan was in a serious relationship with an Australia-based girl named Shivangi Dev whom he met during his Indian tour.

He and Shivangi dated for 10 years and she used to travel with Pathan on almost every tour but their relationship took a drastic turn when she started demanding marriage but, Irfan wanted his elder brother to marry first which led to the downfall of the relationship. After that, he never made headlines for his personal life and got married to Safa Baig in 2016.

Irfan Pathan Controversies

Irfan Pathan was never involved in a controversy on a cricket field but after retirement, he has faced heat from fans for various reasons on social media.

• In 2022, After Pakistan beat New Zealand in the semi-finals of the World T20, Irfan Pathan had tweeted, “Padosiyon jeet ati jaati rehti hai, lekin GRACE apke bas ki baat nahi hai. (Neighbours, winning and losing is part and parcel of the game but grace doesn’t come naturally to you)” A lot of Pakistani fans expressed anger over the tweet. Later, Irfan clarified that the tweet was not directed towards any of the Pakistani players.
  
• In May 2021, Pathan found himself in hot water when he posted a picture of his wife blurred which fans claimed was objectionable. Later on, Pathan issued a statement that it was his wife’s decision to blur the photo.

• In 2020, an actress dragged Irfan’s name in a big controversy when an unknown actress made allegations of sexual assault on big director Anurag Kashyap and stated that Irfan knew about this but he remained silenced.

• Recently also he was caught in a controversy when a media publication published a news article stating he has an extra-marital affair with one of his cousins. It created big headlines but Irfan denied all allegations.

Irfan Pathan Cricket Career

Format	Matches	Wickets	Runs	50s
Test	29	100	1105	6
ODI	120	173	1544	5
T20I	24	28	172	0
IPL	103	80	1139	1

Domestic Career

Irfan Pathan started his domestic Career for Baroda against Bengal in March 2001. Irfan replaced Zaheer on the Baroda side when he left for national duty. Irfan picked up 3/40 in a 222-run victory and also scored 15 runs in two innings with bat in hand. The all-rounder picked up seven wickets in his first season and also made 75 runs in total. His highest score was an unbeaten 40 against Odisha. Irfan has played in the Irani Trophy. He has also represented West Zone in the Duleep Trophy.

T20 Cricket

Irfan Pathan has been a sought-after T20 player in the IPL and also in other leagues. The all-rounder has made a mark with bat and ball in the Road Safety World Series and also in Legends League Cricket (LLC). He has played LLC for two seasons with the Bhilwara Kings in 2022 and 2023. The 39-year-old has shown he still plays cricket and can change games with his all-around ability against some of the best players who are playing in these leagues.

List A Cricket Debut

When it comes to Irfan Pathan and his List A numbers, there is not much information provided. When proper information is found then it will surely be changed.

First Class Cricket Debut

Talking about First Class Cricket, Irfan has played 122 matches and scored 4559 runs at an average of 30.39. With the bat, Irfan has scored three hundreds and twenty-six fifties with the highest score of 121. With the ball, Irfan has picked up 384 wickets with 19 five-wicket hauls and three ten-wicket hauls. The man from Baroda has a bowling average of 28.33 and best figures of 7-35.

Irfan Pathan IPL Career

Irfan has played for six teams in the IPL. As a left-arm pacer, Irfan always had a bit of an X factor going on about him. The all-rounder’s best years came in the early editions of the IPL when he played for the Punjab Kings. Though Irfan has played a good number of IPL matches, he was handicapped by injuries. The all-rounder last played in the IPL for the defunct Gujarat Lions in 2017.

Achievements of Irfan Pathan

• Irfan Pathan was the quickest ODI player to pick 100 wickets back then but his record was broken by Starc.
• He was the man of the match in the 2007 World T20.
• He was a winner of the inaugural ICC emerging player award in 2004.
• He is the only player to pick a Test hat-trick in the first over
• He was part of the 2013 Champions Trophy-winning team.
• He was part of the 2007 World T20 winning team.

Unknown Facts about Irfan Pathan

• Irfan Pathan took part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2015.
• Irfan Pathan took 5 wickets in his last match for India.
• His father was a muezzin.
• Irfan Pathan grew up in a Mosque.
• Irfan Pathan is a fan of Biryani and can even eat 2kgs at a time.
• Irfan Pathan has never scored fifty in a T20 International.
• He has opened innings for India in tests.
• Irfan Pathan picked 9 wickets in the Under-19 match against Bangladesh which is still a record.
• He runs a cricket academy named Pathan Academy.
• Irfan Pathan broke his relationship with her long-time girlfriend for his brother.

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