“Unfortunate to be dubbed as an IPL-to-IPL player”

The 31-year-old India all rounder who lost his place in Team India is basking in the glory of his on-field exploits. The only time he gets ruffled, though, is when people tag him as a T20 player. “To tag me as a T20 specialist is unfair,” he told media in India.

“If you look at the recent past, I have been pretty active and fairly successful on the domestic circuit. Four years ago, I had to battle a few injuries and had to miss out on an entire season. These things can happen to any one. When you are playing for so long, injuries are bound to happen. What people say is none of my concern. I am only asking people to be careful about what they say. It can be damaging because it can create a certain perception about a player.”I have had some issues with the Baroda Cricket Association, but I have resolved those issues. Since then I have played the whole season. I have played the One-dayers, the T20s, Ranji Trophy. I have played everything and have bowled a lot of overs as well. Even then, if I am dubbed as an IPL to IPL player, it’s unfortunate,” Pathan, who picked up three important wickets in West Zone’s eight-wicket win in their Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament league game against North Zone at the Wankhede Stadium added.