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Home / Sports / Cricket / Photos / PHOTOS: At 39, Yusuf Pathan is enjoying his time with wife Afreen and his family

PHOTOS: At 39, Yusuf Pathan is enjoying his time with wife Afreen and his family

Updated On: 17 November, 2021 08:50 AM IST |

Former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan is well known for his major hitting on the cricket pitch. Pathan celebrated his 39th birthday on November 17, 2021. Today, we take a look at Yusuf`s family life with his kids, his brother Irfan Pathan and family. (Pictures Courtesy/ Yusuf Pathan`s Instagram)

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Former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan is well known for his major hitting on the cricket pitch. Pathan celebrated his 39th birthday on November 17, 2021. Today, we take a look at Yusuf`s family life with his kids, his brother Irfan Pathan and family. (Pictures Courtesy/ Yusuf Pathan`s Instagram)

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Former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan is well known for his major hitting on the cricket pitch. Pathan celebrated his 39th birthday on November 17, 2021. Today, we take a look at Yusuf`s family life with his kids, his brother Irfan Pathan and family. (Pictures Courtesy/ Yusuf Pathan`s Instagram)

Born on November 17, 1982, Yusuf Pathan is a former Indian cricketer who played ODIs and T20Is.

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Born on November 17, 1982, Yusuf Pathan is a former Indian cricketer who played ODIs and T20Is.

Yusuf`s younger brother Irfan Pathan is also an Indian cricketer. Both have played for India in international cricket as well have been main-stays of their teams in IPL.

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Yusuf`s younger brother Irfan Pathan is also an Indian cricketer. Both have played for India in international cricket as well have been main-stays of their teams in IPL.

Yusuf Pathan was born in Baroda, Gujarat, in a Gujarati Pathan family

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Yusuf Pathan was born in Baroda, Gujarat, in a Gujarati Pathan family

Yusuf Pathan`s father served as the muezzin. Although their parents wished them to become Islamic scholars, Yusuf and his brother Irfan took an interest in cricket.

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Yusuf Pathan`s father served as the muezzin. Although their parents wished them to become Islamic scholars, Yusuf and his brother Irfan took an interest in cricket.

Yusuf Pathan made his first-class cricket debut in 2001/02. Yusuf is known for his powerful and aggressive strokeplay and he also is an off-break bowler.

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Yusuf Pathan made his first-class cricket debut in 2001/02. Yusuf is known for his powerful and aggressive strokeplay and he also is an off-break bowler.

Yusuf Pathan played 100 first-class matches and scored 4,825 runs at an average of 34.46 and strike rate of 85.99. He scored 11 hundreds and 20 fifties with a top score of 210*.

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Yusuf Pathan played 100 first-class matches and scored 4,825 runs at an average of 34.46 and strike rate of 85.99. He scored 11 hundreds and 20 fifties with a top score of 210*.

Yusuf married Mumbai based physiotherapist Afreen in 2013. On his wedding anniversary, Yusuf Pathan shared a picture along with his wife and captioned it: Happy Anniversary my Love.

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Yusuf married Mumbai based physiotherapist Afreen in 2013. On his wedding anniversary, Yusuf Pathan shared a picture along with his wife and captioned it: Happy Anniversary my Love.

Yusuf Pathan`s wife Afreen gave birth to their first son Ayaan on April 17, 2014. Two years later, in 2016, Yusuf and Afreen welcomed their second son Riyaan. 

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Yusuf Pathan`s wife Afreen gave birth to their first son Ayaan on April 17, 2014. Two years later, in 2016, Yusuf and Afreen welcomed their second son Riyaan. 

After a good domestic season in 2007/08, Yusuf Pathan was signed by the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League for Rs 1.9 crore. In picture: Yusuf Pathan with his son Riyaan.

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After a good domestic season in 2007/08, Yusuf Pathan was signed by the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League for Rs 1.9 crore. In picture: Yusuf Pathan with his son Riyaan.

In the 2008 IPL season, Yusuf scored 435 runs and took 8 wickets and also recorded the season`s fastest half-century (from 21 balls) against the Deccan Chargers, and was also the Man of the Match in the IPL final against the Chennai Super Kings. In picture: Yusuf with his nephew Imran.

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In the 2008 IPL season, Yusuf scored 435 runs and took 8 wickets and also recorded the season`s fastest half-century (from 21 balls) against the Deccan Chargers, and was also the Man of the Match in the IPL final against the Chennai Super Kings. In picture: Yusuf with his nephew Imran.

Yusuf Pathan shared this candid picture from his sister`s wedding

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Yusuf Pathan shared this candid picture from his sister`s wedding

Yusuf Pathan scored a century off 37 balls for Rajasthan Royals, in an Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2010

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Yusuf Pathan scored a century off 37 balls for Rajasthan Royals, in an Indian Premier League match against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2010

In the 2011 IPL auction, Yusuf Pathan was bought for USD 2.1 million by Kolkata Knight Riders and was retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 3.25 crores via the `Right to Match` option in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction 2014.

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In the 2011 IPL auction, Yusuf Pathan was bought for USD 2.1 million by Kolkata Knight Riders and was retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 3.25 crores via the `Right to Match` option in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction 2014.

Many people did not know that On May 15, 2013, Yusuf Pathan became the first batsman to be given out for obstructing the field in Twenty20 cricket while playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2013 against the Pune Warriors.

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Many people did not know that On May 15, 2013, Yusuf Pathan became the first batsman to be given out for obstructing the field in Twenty20 cricket while playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2013 against the Pune Warriors.

At the IPL 2014 season, Yusuf Pathan slammed a 15-ball fifty, the fastest in IPL history, until it was broken by KL Rahul (14) in 2018.

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At the IPL 2014 season, Yusuf Pathan slammed a 15-ball fifty, the fastest in IPL history, until it was broken by KL Rahul (14) in 2018.

In January 2018, Yusuf Pathan was purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad and was with the team until 2019. In 2020, SRH released Yusuf Pathan. In picture: Irfan Pathan shared this picture on Eid with his dad

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In January 2018, Yusuf Pathan was purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad and was with the team until 2019. In 2020, SRH released Yusuf Pathan. In picture: Irfan Pathan shared this picture on Eid with his dad

In his IPL career, Yusuf Pathan played a total of 174 matches, scoring 3,204 runs at an average of 29.12 and strike rate 142.97. His top score is 100 and he has 12 fifties.

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In his IPL career, Yusuf Pathan played a total of 174 matches, scoring 3,204 runs at an average of 29.12 and strike rate 142.97. His top score is 100 and he has 12 fifties.

Yusuf Pathan played 57 ODIs scoring 810 runs at an average of 27.00 and strike rate of 113.60. He has 2 ODI tons and 3 fifties with a top score of 123*. He also took 33 wickets.

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Yusuf Pathan played 57 ODIs scoring 810 runs at an average of 27.00 and strike rate of 113.60. He has 2 ODI tons and 3 fifties with a top score of 123*. He also took 33 wickets.

In his T20I career, Yusuf Pathan played 22 matches scoring 236 runs and took 13 wickets.

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In his T20I career, Yusuf Pathan played 22 matches scoring 236 runs and took 13 wickets.

Yusuf Pathan posted this picture during Eid, where he is seen celebrating with brother Irfan Pathan

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Yusuf Pathan posted this picture during Eid, where he is seen celebrating with brother Irfan Pathan

Yusuf Pathan shared this picture of himself with his father along with an emotional message: You will always be my first hero and the one who I look up to.

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Yusuf Pathan shared this picture of himself with his father along with an emotional message: You will always be my first hero and the one who I look up to.

In January 2020, Yusuf Pathan announced his retirement from all formats of cricket.

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In January 2020, Yusuf Pathan announced his retirement from all formats of cricket.

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