Irfan Pathan is one of India's most prolific all-rounders who played all formats of the game. Irfan Pathan initially began his career as a swing and seam bowler and he is considered a bowling all-rounder.

Irfan Pathan: A picture taken before I started playing cricket #love #memory #food

Irfan Pathan was born in Vadodara, Gujarat and he is of Pashtun ancestry.

In picture: Irfan and Yusuf Pathan with their father in a candid moment at home

Irfan Pathan has an elder brother, Yusuf Pathan, also a famous Indian cricketer.

Irfan and Yusuf Pathan's parents actually wanted them to become scholars, but the brothers already discoverd their love for cricket.

In his cricket career, Irfan Pathan has played 29 Test matches and 120 ODI matches for Team India.

Irfan Pathan has scored 1,105 runs in Tests at an average of 31.57 and 1,544 runs in ODIs at an average of over 23 runs per innings.

In picture: Irfan Pathan with his brother Yusuf and nephew Ayan

Irfan Pathan has taken 100 Test wickets which came at an average of 32.26 and his 173 wickets in ODIs came at an average of 29.72.

In pic: Irfan Pathan with his nephew and son

Irfan Pathan has also represented India in 24 T20 internationals and he was part of the Indian squad that lifted the 2007 T20 World Cup.

Irfan Pathan with his mother. He captioned the photo: Whatever I m today it's cos of u Ammi. Wishing all the mothers a very happy Mother's Day n to my wife who is new to motherhood #mothersday #love

Irfan Pathan shared this photo with his wife Safa when he announced he was getting married and captioned it: Entering probably the most beautiful phase of my life. We both want to thank u all for the wishes n blessings for the life ahead #blessed

On February 4, 2016, Irfan Pathan tied the knot with Safa Baig, who is a Hyderabad-based model, in Mecca.

Irfan Pathan shared another photo along with his wife with a romantic caption: World is so much better with you #wifey #love

Irfan Pathan shared a photo with his wife in Kashmir captioned it: You are my friend today, forever and I love you #friendship #kashmir

On December 20, 2016, Irfan Pathan and Safa Baig welcomed their son Imran Khan Pathan in to the world.

In picture: Irfan Pathan sharing a candid moment with his son Imran

Irfan Pathan posted this photo when he was away from the house and he was missing his son Imran and wrote: Looking forward to hold him soon #cantwait #love #imran #son

Irfan Pathan misses his son Imran a lot when he is away for cricketing commitments and he posts pictures of him with his son on social media.

In this pic, Irfan Pathan captioned: Just left him today for few days n this boy is being missed already #imran #love #son #letsplay

Irfan Pathan and wife Safa giving back to society. He added a touching message with this post: Giving is a way of life. Those words has been given inherent to me by my father #khansaab ever since when he use to earn 3500 rupees a month after working 14 hours a day. Even thn Abba used to always do the charity in his small little way even now it goes on. Blessed to have a father like him :) #charity #widows #food

Irfan Pathan enjoying a sumptous meal in this throwback photo

Irfan Pathan: Kids r the most powerful when it comes to happiness #love #nephew

Irfan Pathan gets playful with his son and nephew: Trouble is around when he is #Ayaan #nephew #love #fun

In picture: Irfan Pathan with Robin Uthappa on the latter's wedding day

In picture: Irfan Pathan's dinner with Ishant Sharma, RP Singh Ajinkya Rahane and Russell Radhakrishnan

In picture: Irfan Pathan with another star all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh

Irfan Pathan shared this photo with Gautam Gambhir on his birthday and captioned it, 'Happy birthday @gautamgambhir55 keep smiling bro, ppl like u more that way;) #birthday'

In picture: Irfan Pathan with Virat Kohli from in a throwback photo

In picture: Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni have a light moment with Sourav Ganguly during an ODI match

Irfan with his brother Yusuf in 2007: This day that year will remain special very special in our memory. Thank u for the pic #Alanwilkins #t20 #10years

In picture: Irfan with CSK mates MS Dhoni, Ishwar Pandey, Mohit Sharma and Suresh Raina

In picture: Irfan Pathan with Farah Khan and Tamannah Bhatia at an event show

In picture: Irfan and Yusuf Pathan with Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty

In picture: Irfan Pathan on 'Jhalak Reloaded' TV reality show

In picture: Irfan Pathan poses for a picture, he clicked this during a road trip