Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan Indulge In UGLY Verbal Spat After Disastrous Run Out in WCL24 | WATCH

Indian Cricket's iconic Pathan Brothers, Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan were caught in the centre of an ugly verbal spat after Irfan Pathan got disastrously run out in India Champions vs South Africa champions match at World Championship of Legends 2024. 

India Champions led by Yuvraj Singh took on the Jacques Kallis led South Africa Champions in match 15 of World Championship of legends with a semi final spot at stake. India chasing a total of 211 runs needed to score 153 to reach the semi finals of the tournament on Net Run Rate. 

As it turned out India were thoroughly beaten by South Africa but failed to win the match as they were hammered in a 54 run loss. However, they did manage to score 156 and sneak their way into the semi finals. Amidst all the drama the biggest talking point emerged when brothers Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan got in an ugly verbal spat. 

Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan Ugly Verbal Spat

India Champions needed to 21 runs in the last 2 overs to qualify for the semi finals on net run rate. Both Irfan Pathan and Yusuf Pathan were going strong with their partnership. 

Dale Steyn had the ball in hand in the 19th over and Irfan Pathan was on strike. On the very first ball, Irfan Pathan struck a powerful shot in the air which went deep into the field. 

The Pathan Brothers ran a single, Irfan Pathan looked for a double and Yusuf Pathan initially ran for the second run but in the end decided to stay put and say no to Irfan Pathan. As it turned out Irfan was halfway across the pitch and failed to return as the miscommunication led to a disastrous run out. 

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As can be seen in the video, Irfan Pathan was left fuming over the run out and verbally lashed out at his brother Yusuf Pathan. Yusuf also answered back fierily. 

The moment has since gone viral on social media and spurred a flurry of reactions among the fans. 

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India Champions will be breathing a bit easily as that run out didn't prove to be costly and Yusuf Pathan made up for his error by scoring a 50 and guiding his team to the semi finals.