Irfan Pathan recently celebrated his eighth wedding anniversary with his wife, Safa Baig. The former India all-rounder, renowned for his stellar performance in the 2007 T20 World Cup final, tied the knot with Safa in February 2016. The couple, blessed with two sons, Imran and Suleiman, marked the special occasion with a heartwarming post. In his message, Pathan highlighted some of the admirable qualities of his beloved wife.


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"Infinite roles mastered by one soul – mood booster, comedian, troublemaker, and the constant companion, friend, and mother of my children. In this beautiful journey, I cherish you as my wife. Happy 8th my love," Pathan captioned the post. (Sakshi Dhoni Shares Pic From When She Was Just 21 And Had Not Met MS Dhoni)


Coming to the game of cricket,  The first edition of the much awaited Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL) is all set to kick off in the picturesque city of Dehradun from February 23, 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi Interntional Cricket Stadium. Organized by the Board for Veteran Cricket in India (BVCI), the IVPL promises an extraordinary showcase of cricketing talent, bringing together revered veterans such as Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle, Praveen Kumar, Yusuf Pathan, Herschelle Gibbs and many more.


These legendary cricketers are geared up to reignite the cricket field with their unparalleled prowess and skills. Scheduled to run from February 23 to March 3, 2024, the IVPL will witness six formidable teams vying for glory in this unique cricketing spectacle.


The participating teams include VVIP Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan Legends, Red Carpet Delhi, Chhattisgarh Warriors, Telangana Tigers, and Mumbai Champions. Each team is a powerhouse of talent, as cricketing legends and regional stars come together to relive their passion for the game.


Praveen Tyagi, the Acting President of BVCI and Chairman of IVPL said, "We are trying to create one of the best League in India after IPL, we have added World's best cricketers for the stature of Veteran Cricket, such as Chris Gayle, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina. This will infuse a new energy for Veteran Cricket in India as well as it will work like magic for Veteran Cricketers, who are living their passion for playing with International Cricketers from the World. We are excited for our first season which will be a highly attended event, all live matches on Euro Sports, DD Sports and FANCODE too, many other exciting Opportunities for the First season, just wait for the Magic to unfold on February 23 to March 3."


The IVPL has 6 teams and each team will have four to five iconic players from accross the World. The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun is all set to be the epicentre of this cricketing extravaganza, providing fans with an unparalleled opportunity to witness their favourite cricketing icons in action. (With ANI inputs)