Celebrating their eighth marriage anniversary, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan opened up about his love for his wife Safa Baig, sharing a touching note along with a picture that instantly went viral on social media.
Pathan expressed his deep appreciation for Safa, acknowledging her many roles in his life – from being a mood booster and comedian to a troublemaker and a constant companion, friend, and mother to their children. In the heartfelt message, he cherished Safa as his wife, marking their eight years of togetherness.
The shared image, capturing a rare glimpse of Safa Baig’s face, generated significant buzz online. According to various media reports, this marks the first time that the public has seen Irfan Pathan’s wife.
Irfan Pathan, who has faced previous criticism for concealing his wife’s face in social media pictures, recently garnered attention for unveiling her on their eighth marriage anniversary.
Despite prior backlash, the former Indian all-rounder has been vocal in support of struggling batters Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. Pathan cited the absence of senior player Virat Kohli and the injury to KL Rahul as significant challenges for the team management, urging them to carefully consider introducing new players or waiting for the return of key players.
While acknowledging the recent struggles of Gill and Iyer, Pathan emphasized their past performances and urged patience. India currently trails 1-0 in the ongoing five-match series against England, having lost the first game by 28 runs in Hyderabad.
Discussing the second Test in Visakhapatnam, India took control after Jasprit Bumrah’s remarkable display of reverse swing on a flat deck. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden double hundred and India’s first-innings total of 396 put them ahead. England, bowled out for 253, conceded a 143-run first-innings lead.
As India remained unscathed at 28 for no loss in their second innings, the second Test seemed poised for an exciting conclusion.
