India, Aug. 16 -- Irfan Pathan, one of India's most versatile cricketers, enjoyed a career that combined swing, seam, and handy batting lower down the order. Known for his left-arm pace and ability to change games with the ball, Irfan played key roles for the side in many matches, earning respect for his all-round contributions. Yet, behind the performances, he recently opened up about a lesser-known tension from his playing days, hinting it might have occurred during a series against Sri Lanka or Pakistan, without revealing the exact match.

Irfan revealed that a senior player in the Indian team turned upset when the all-rounder, then a youngster, was sent at no.3 in the batting order. The senior player, as Irfan revealed, considered him...