Gallery
- PM Modi visit USAOnly the mirror in my washroom and phone gallery see the crazy me : Sara KhanKarnataka rain fury: Photos of flooded streets, uprooted treesCannes 2022: Deepika Padukone stuns at the French Riviera in Sabyasachi outfitRanbir Kapoor And Alia Bhatt's Wedding Pics - Sealed With A KissOscars 2022: Every Academy Award WinnerShane Warne (1969-2022): Australian cricket legend's life in picturesPhotos: What Russia's invasion of Ukraine looks like on the groundLata Mangeshkar (1929-2022): A pictorial tribute to the 'Nightingale of India'PM Modi unveils 216-feet tall Statue of Equality in Hyderabad (PHOTOS)
The 18-year-old, Chirag Chikkara clinched a gold medal in the men’s freestyle 57kg categ
- FIFA president Infantino confirms at least 9 African teams for the 2026 World Cup
- Hockey, cricket, wrestling, badminton, squash axed from 2026 CWG in Glasgow
- FIFA : Over 100 female footballers urge FIFA to reconsider partnership with Saudi oil giant
- Ecuador ready to make history against Uruguay: Beccacece
- Divanshi wins second gold as India sweep women's 25m standard pistol at Lima Junior Worlds
Irfan Pathan told me 'Apna Time Aayega': Deepak Hooda on ODI call-up for India-West Indies series Last Updated : 30 Jan 2022 01:19:55 AM IST All-rounder Deepak Hooda, who received his maiden India call-up for the ODI series against West Indies, opened up on his equation with the Pathan brothers -- Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan -- and how the duo supported him during his tough phase of life.
Hooda did well for Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as well as the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The all-rounder earlier was part of India's squad for the Nidhas Trophy 2018 but he didn't get the chance to make his international debut there."People wondered and doubts crept in pretty often, but Irfan Bhai always told me one line, Apna time aayega," Hooda was quoted as saying by The Indian Express.The 26-year-old said that he is very close to the Pathan brothers."I slowly got close to Irfan Bhai and Yusuf (Pathan) Bhai. They taught me to be calm, they made me realise the power of calmness. As a youngster, it was natural to be restless and I was no exception. It was hampering my game. At times, I tried too hard. Tried to overdo things that weren't needed," Hooda added.Hooda further recalled how Irfan taught him the importance of preparation and process."I remember Irfan Bhai telling me the importance of preparation and process. Doing the same thing over and over again, without expecting anything from anyone. So, be it the gym sessions, training at the nets and following a strict diet, I always maintained a good work ethic. It paid off," Hooda further said."I saw the ups and downs and then everyone knew what happened in Baroda. I moved to another state last year. It was a new journey but Rajasthan welcomed me. All the hard work has paid off.""I didn't get an answer initially, why I was picked and why I was dropped. It was a challenging time. I wanted to know why I was not picked. I became desperate, desperate to be picked again and just wanted to be in the team," said Hooda."I would also like to thank Anil Bhai, because Punjab Kings gave me a chance in two IPL seasons, people there saw that I still had something in me. I always backed myself. I always believed Try, try until your last breath," Hooda added.IANS New Delhi For Latest Updates Please-
Join us on
Follow us on
172.31.16.186