Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan was born on 17th November 1982 at Baroda, Gujarat. He is a cricketer who plays for Indian Cricket team and also for KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) in the Indian Premiere League (IPL).

His Achievements:-

• Recorded the season's fastest half-century in the 2008 IPL Season while playing for Rajasthan Royals and was also entitled as "Man of the Match" in the final against Chennai Super Kings.
• Received the "Man of the Match" award in Twenty-20 against Sri Lanka at Colombo in 2009 and 2010 against Zimbabwe, the match was held in Harare.
• Became the "Man of the Match" in an ODI match against New Zealand in 2010, held in Bangalore
• Till 2015, Yusuf held the record for the fastest half-century off just 18 balls, in Ranji Trophy. Mandeep Singh surpassed the record in 15 balls.
• Established the Cricket Academy of Pathans with his brother Irfan Pathan in Vadodara, Gujarat.