Such incidents have hostile results: Irfan Pathan opens up on Deepak Hooda-Krunal Pandya brawl

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya
Former India seamer Irfan Pathan on Tuesday threw his weight behind Deepak Hooda after the participant stormed out of Baroda camp alleging misbehaviour by skipper Krunal Pandya, saying such incidents can have “adverse effects” on a participant.

Hooda, who has performed 46 first-class matches, was miffed on the behaviour of Pandya, who has additionally represented India, throughout the current camp for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

“During the difficult times of this pandemic wherein mental health of a player is of utmost importance as they have to stay in a bio-bubble as well as keep themselves focused on the game, such incidents may have adverse effects on a player and should be avoided,” Pathan mentioned in an announcement.

During the troublesome occasions of this pandemic whereby psychological well being of a participant is of utmost significance as they’ve to remain in a bio-bubble in addition to hold themselves centered on the sport, such incidents might have hostile results on a participant and needs to be averted.#MentalHealth pic.twitter.com/n3V2kKeO4G— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 12, 2021

Expressing shock over the incident involving the 2 gamers forward of the match, Pathan urged the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) to look into the matter.

“Requesting all the members of the BCA to look into this and condemn such actions since they are not good for the game of cricket,” he mentioned.

Hooda had left the Baroda camp on the eve of the nationwide T20 championship.

Pathan, who performed 29 Tests and 120 ODIs, additionally slammed the BCA for “overlooking” promising gamers.

“Being an ex-captain of Baroda and having mentored many youngsters, I understand how important it is to have a harmonious environment where players can feel safe, play freely and give their best for the team,” the 36-year-old said.

“If what I have heard about the Deepak Hooda episode is true, it is indeed shocking and disheartening. No player should be treated like this,” added the previous left-arm seamer within the assertion which he posted on Twitter.

Pathan, who was a part of the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning group, spoke about younger gamers being missed by BCA regardless of performing in recent times.

“In the current previous, there have been episodes whereby the deserving younger skills who’ve carried out effectively and are below the age of 30 have been missed for choice.

“Also, the likes of Aditya Waghmode, who was the highest run-scorer for the Baroda team in the last season of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, scoring 364 runs and Swapnil Singh, who had all-round performance, scoring 216 runs and took 10 wickets, were overlooked,” he mentioned.