New Delhi: Former India pacer Irfan Pathan has become father for the second time, as he made the announcement on Tuesday via social media.
Taking to his Instagram handle, Pathan wrote “Safa and I welcome our baby boy. Both baby and mother are fine and healthy”. In the pic along with the post, Irfan could be seen holding the baby boy in his arms with a beaming smile of a new father.
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The name of the newborn has also been revealed. While, taking on his official twitter handle, Pathan wrote, “Safa and me welcome our baby boy SULEIMAN KHAN. Both baby and mother are fine and healthy.”
Safa and me welcome our baby boy SULEIMAN KHAN. Both baby and mother are fine and healthy. #Blessings pic.twitter.com/yCVoqCAggW
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 28, 2021
For the unversed, The 37-year-old had married Safa Baig back in February 2016, in Mecca. Hyderabad based Safa has been a fashion model before she got married to Pathan.
The couple had their first son, Imran Khan Pathan, in December 2016.
Irfan Pathan began his cricket career as a seam and medium-fast bowler in his early days. Pathan made it to the national team while he was only 19 and was often compared to his contemporary, Pakistan’s Wasim Akram for his remarkable swing.
Later, his batting skills were identified by then India coach Greg Chappell.
Also, Pathan was recently made the ambassador of the popular Indian football club, Mohammedan Sporting SC.
“With immense pleasure and pride, BunkerHill Sports announces Irfan Pathan as the new Brand Ambassador of Mohammedan Sporting Club Official”, the football club confirmed.
Meanwhile, off-the field, Irfan also have a creative side which he had portrayed by contesting in the TV dance-reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa in 2015 and is yet to make his movie debut with Kollywood film Cobra.
