IPL 2017: No one can compete with me, says KKR's Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan might not have ever looked up to Jose Mourinho for inspiration but his latest self-assessment is akin to the current Manchester United coach's famous statement 'I'm the special one

Yusuf Pathan

Kolkata: Yusuf Pathan might not have ever looked up to Jose Mourinho for inspiration but his latest self-assessment is akin to the current Manchester United coach's famous statement 'I'm the special one'.

So does he harbour hopes of an India comeback with so many ahead of him? "It does not matter to me who's ahead of me (in representing India). I think no one can compete with me. I consider myself as a special talent," Pathan said.

Having scored 39-ball-59 against Delhi Daeredevils, the India discard proved why he is so highly rated in the Kolkata Knight Riders ranks.

"I have to back my talent. It does not take time for things to change. If I continue to perform well, at some point I will get an opportunity if not today then tomorrow," Pathan said. "I don't want to look at others. My job is to play good cricket. I should be satisfied with my cricket and be prepared whenever I get a chance," he said.

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