Irfan Pathan clarifies that it was not Greg Chappell who promoted him as batsman

Irfan Pathan has revealed that it was a veteran and t former Team India controversial coach Greg Chappell who h played a role in his batting promotion. Irfan is one of finest all-rounders to have represented India at highest level. He h capability of providing early breakthroughs with his amazing swing and was also a very handy batsman as an opener, at number three and in middle-overs.

Reportedly, many experts have said that Pathan's downfall started after he h started focussing too much on his batting inste of bowling as per vice of Chappell himself during his coaching stint from 2005 to 2007. 

'Actually, it was...': Irfan Pathan

While speaking to a news daily, veteran all-rounder went on to say he h me it clear after he h anunced his retirement as well that those who are talking about Greg Chappell having spoiled his career by sending him as an all-rounder at . 3 and all such things, y need to kw that it was actually Sachin Tendulkar's idea and that Master Blaster h vised n Indian skipper Rahul Dravid to send him at .3.  Pathan n mentioned Tendulkar h told Dravid that southpaw has power to hit sixes, can take on new ball, and can play fast bowlers well.

Gujarat cricketer n ded that it ( move of sending him up order to bat)was tried for first time in series against Sri Lanka (during home series in late 2005) when spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan was at his peak, and idea was to attack him as well. Talking about Lankan pace attack, cricketer-turned-commentator/analyst said that Dilhara Fernando back n h started concept of split-finger slower ball and batsmen did t understand that too well, so belief was if he could pull it off, it could work in India's favor , especially since it was first match of series.

Furrmore, 2007 T20 World Cup winner clarified it is t true that Greg Chappell spoiled his career and since he was t from India, it is easier to criticise him. 

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(Im Courtesy: PTI)