Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan praised Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for his spectacular cameo in the IPL 2023 final on Monday, May 29 against the Gujarat Titans (GT).
Jadeja hit 15 runs off six balls, including a six and a boundary off the final two deliveries, to help his team win their fifth IPL title. Pathan discussed how difficult the last year was for the all-rounder, who had to stand down from leadership halfway through the season and complimented him for this comeback.
Irfan Pathan, speaking to Star Sports after the final, had this to say about Ravindra Jadeja:
Hat’s off to Sir Jadeja. He delivered for CSK in a crunch situation and took his team to a record-equalling fifth IPL title. He held on to his nerves even as the game seemed to have slipped away from CSK’s grip. Personally, he went through a lot last season, but the India star all-rounder has put all the disappointments behind him. The son of Gujarat wins it for a team from Chennai in front of a capacity ground in Ahmedabad. It couldn’t have been better.”
Irfan Pathan on Mohit Sharma’s performance
Irfan Pathan felt bad for Mohit Sharma, who came so close to winning the final before Jadeja smashed his final two deliveries for 10 runs. Pathan, on the other hand, lauded Mohit for an outstanding IPL season.
In response, he stated:
“The emotion Mohit Sharma must be going through is unimaginable. But what an impact he has made in this tournament? It was once in a lifetime performance from Mohit Sharma, and this season, he should be proud of what he has achieved. Hope he continues the good show in the coming seasons as well.
Mohit Sharma finished the season with a total of 27 wickets from 14 games.
