Yusuf Pathan, the resigned Indian all-rounder, stands at 6 feet 1 inch tall and was born on November 17, 1982, making him 43 a long time ancient as of 2025. Known for his dangerous batting and convenient off-spin, he transitioned from cricket to legislative issues, winning a Lok Sabha seat in 2024.​

Early Life
Pathan hails from Baroda, Gujarat, where he grew up in a humble environment, counting time at a neighbourhood mosque, nearby step-brother Irfan Pathan. He sharpened his aptitudes at MES Tall School and afterwards through the Cricket Foundation of Pathans (CAP), co-founded with Irfan. His residential breakthrough came in the 2004-05 Ranji Trophy, wrapping up as the fourth-highest scorer and third-highest wicket-taker.​

International Career
Pathan debuted in T20Is in the 2007 World T20 against Pakistan and in ODIs in 2008 versus Pakistan. He played key parts in India’s 2011 World Cup triumph and contributed in limited-overs designs with forceful middle-order hitting. Resigning from all cricket in February 2021, he holds records like India’s second-fastest ODI fifty on his 26th birthday against England.​

IPL Achievements
Signed by Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2008 at $265,000 (INR 1.9 crore), Pathan featured in their title win, scoring 435 runs and taking 8 wickets, counting the quickest IPL fifty at that point (21 balls). Over 174 matches for the Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, he amassed 3,204 runs at a 142.98 strike rate, with one century (100 off 37 balls vs. Mumbai Indians in 2010) and 13 fifties, additionally 42 wickets. His 15-ball IPL fifty in 2014 remains the fastest.​

Key Stats Overview
Category Matches Runs Average Strike Rate Wickets Best
IPL 174 3204 29.13 142.98 42 3/22
International (ODI/T20I) Varies Solid contributions – – Useful –
Pathan handled strongly with 43 catches and a few run-outs.​

Net Worth and Beyond
Estimates put his net worth around INR 40-50 crore, boosted by IPL profit, supports, and post-retirement wanders like golf and natural life experiences. Hitched to physiotherapist Afreen Khan since 2013, they have two children. Contentions included a 2017 doping boycott and open quarrels, but he bounced back politically with Trinamool Congress.