Irfan Pathan connects with Kings XI Punjab fans over live chat on mig33
Submitted by editor on May 7, 2009 - 17:00
The live mobile chat took place on 4th May at 9:00 PM (5.30 pm South Africa Time), from Southern Sun Elangeni, Durban, the team’s Hotel.
Fans bowled an array of questions including whether there was any rivalry with his brother and also questioned him on his marriage plans.
Though Irfan ducked the questions on his wedding plans, he did confirm he was dating someone.
He praised the legends Wasim Akram and Kapil Dev, both of whom he considers as his mentors.
Irfan also mentioned how Wasim Akram helped him with his bowling action.
He also talked about his familiarity of playing in a T20 format in South Africa and on his experience of being a part of the celebrated Kings XI Punjab Team.
While Irfan did thank a few women who complimented him and called him cute, Cricket was very much what Irfan preferred to discuss.
He also let out how in his family his father supports him while Yousuf enjoys his mother’s and sister’s support and how he and Yusuf share notes about cricket.
Irfan mentioned that this was the first time he could engage with the fans real-time. He said that while there have been instances where he has replied to the letters or emails of the fans, the Kings XI Fan Club on mig33 is a unique opportunity to engage with fans across the globe with such a strong feeling of connectivity. “I look forward to more of such chats”, he added.
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