Irfan Pathan recalls 2005 on-field clash with Sangakkara that later turned into friendship
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has shared memories of a heated confrontation with Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara during a 2005 Test match. The dispute arose over a changed cricket ball, which prompted personal sledging from Sangakkara directed at Pathan. Despite the hostility, Pathan channelled his frustration productively, going on to score 93 runs in that innings. The two players later crossed paths during an IPL season when Pathan was representing Kings XI Punjab, giving him the opportunity to apologise. The gesture helped resolve the old tension and laid the foundation for a genuine friendship between the two cricketers.
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