yusuf pathan

TMC

DOB 17 Nov 1982

Age 42 years

profession Politician/ Ex-Cricketer

yusuf pathan biography

Yusuf Pathan, a renowned cricketer, has embarked on a new journey in his life by entering politics. Known for his cricketing prowess, Yusuf showcased his talent from a young age, earning a spot in Baroda’s Under-16 team in 1999-20002. He made his Ranji Trophy debut in the 2001-02 season, playing for Saurashtra. His cricketing journey is marked by several notable achievements, including a crucial knock in the T20 World Cup 2007 final against Pakistan, contributing to India’s historic win.

Pathan’s international career, marked by consistent performances, ended in 2012 after a stellar performance against New Zealand. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he played a key role in the triumphs of Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012 and 2014, and Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural season of 2008.

Transitioning from cricket to politics, Yusuf was named as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate from West Bengal’s Berhampore seat for the 2024g Lok Sabha elections. He successfully challenged Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury as he earned his seat in the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

Pathan joins a list of cricketers-turned-politicians, including Gautam Gambhir, Kirti Azad, Navjot Singh Sidhu, and Mohammed Azharuddin. His diverse journey from being a cricketing prodigy to a politician is a testament to his adaptability and determination. As he embarks on this new innings in his life, it will be interesting to see how he leverages his leadership skills honed on the cricket field in the political arena.

yusuf pathan personal life

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TMC MP Yusuf Pathan on his visit to Adina Mosque (Photo - X)

Yusuf Pathan posts photo of West Bengal’s Adina Mosque on X, state BJP says it's a temple

October 18, 2025 9:33 am

Pathan visited the Adina Mosque on October 16, praising the architecture and historic value of the construction in a post on X.

TMC pulls out Yusuf Pathan from global outreach: ‘How can govt decide our face’

May 20, 2025 4:31 am

Mamata Banerjee says Centre did not consult TMC “mother party” to seek the name of its representative in the multi-party delegations, adding that “If they request me to send someone's name, we will decide it and tell them”

Following the violence in Murshidabad, Pathan held small meetings with residents, party workers and party leaders, and another meeting with Imams, Muezzins and priests, in Berhampore.

Cricket star-turned-TMC MP Yusuf Pathan visits Murshidabad, asks people not to pay heed to fake news

April 25, 2025 6:14 pm

On April 12, a day after protests against the Waqf Amendment Act turned violent in various areas in Murshidabad, an Instagram post by Pathan of him sipping tea sparked an uproar.

In Murshidabad, ‘absent’ Yusuf Pathan draws fire from Opposition, locals; TMC MP, MLA join in

April 18, 2025 3:30 pm

TMC officially defends the cricketer-turned-party MP, highlighting that the violence-hit areas in Murshidabad district are not part of his Baharampur constituency

BJP lambasts Yusuf Pathan amid Murshidabad violence: 'TMC MP sips tea as Hindus get slaughtered'

April 13, 2025 12:47 pm

Pathan, a former cricketer, had taken to his Instagram handle on Saturday to post three photos with a caption that read, "Easy afternoons, good chai, and calm surroundings. Just soaking in the moment."

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Litigation not adversarial, land a question of security, Pathan tells HC

June 22, 2024 1:06 am

The MP from Baharampur in West Bengal had moved an application, requesting to purchase a corporation-owned plot of land at Tandalja in Vadodara adjacent to his residence in March 2012.

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Not inclined to entertain petition: HC as Yusuf Pathan challenges VMC notice

June 21, 2024 1:37 am

"After 10 years, perhaps the right is lost and so is the remedy...You show your right otherwise the court is not inclined to entertain this petition," Justice Vishen said during the hearing.

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TMC MP Yusuf Pathan gets notice over encroachment in Vadodara

June 14, 2024 1:37 am

On Thursday, the issue came to light after former Vijay Pawar, BJP corporator from Ward 14, wrote a letter to Standing Committee Chairman Dr Sheetal Mistry, demanding that the encroachment be cleared off the land and it be fenced immediately by the civic body.

On Adhir upset, Yusuf Pathan says ‘felt same tension’ before 2007 India-Pak final

June 06, 2024 7:48 am

The campaign did take Pathan to streets he hadn’t ventured. He talks about bike rides in the interiors of his rural constituency, and recalls one interaction that he will never forget.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Results: Biggest upsets in the 18th Lok Sabha assembly results

June 05, 2024 1:09 pm

The counting day had some of the biggest ups and downs in the trends, as multiple big names managed to escape with a victory after trailing in the early trends, including PM Narendra Modi and TMC's Mahua Moitra.