Irfan Pathan posts emotional message after IPL auction disappointment

Irfan Pathan’s good performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20, where he picked up five wickets in four games at an average of 17.6 and an economy rate of 6.28, didn't help his cause as he went unsold at the IPL auction result this week. But it was not a big surprise, because apart from this particular tournament, Pathan's performance has not been something worth noticing in last two years. In the Ranji Trophy, an injury-prone Pathan was reduced to a toothless weapon for the Baroda side. 

After going unsold at the auction, he was seemingly sad and took to Twitter to post an emotional message for his fans. 

Pathan wrote, “In 2010, I had undergone 5 fractures in my back. The physio had told to me that I might now be able to play cricket ever again and should rather give up on my dream. At that point of time I told him, I can bear any pain but cannot the bear the pain of not playing this beautiful game for my country.”

“I worked hard and not only played cricket again but made a comeback to the India team. I have faced many obstacles in my career and life but never gave up, that’s the character I have and will possess.” 

Pathan, who had made his India debut in the famous Adelaide Test in 2003, has played 29 Tests, 124 ODIs and 24 T20Is for India.