Irfan Pathan recalls 2005 confrontation with Kumar Sangakkara
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:39 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Irfan Pathan recounted a heated exchange with Kumar Sangakkara during a 2005 Test match in Delhi. The intense sledging escalated to personal insults regarding each other's families while Pathan was batting at 93. Over time, the rivalry shifted to friendship when both players played together for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL. Pathan described the awkwardness he faced following their confrontation and how they ultimately resolved their differences, leading to a lasting bond between them.
- •The altercation occurred during a Test match at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi.
- •Pathan was batting at 93 when the confrontation happened.
- •Both players later became friends while playing for Kings XI Punjab.
- •Pathan detailed the personal nature of their insults during the exchange.
- •Sangakkara eventually took responsibility for starting the verbal conflict.
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