India, Sept. 3 -- Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his past 'hookah' remark on MS Dhoni, which recently resurfaced and went viral on social media. The remark, made jokingly years ago, has now stirred debates online, prompting Pathan to clear the air. Pathan, who was the Player of the Match in India's 2007 T20 World Cup triumph, played his last international match in 2012 and announced his retirement at the age of 35 in 2020. The left-handed all-rounder was once touted as the next big fast-bowling all-rounder after Kapil Dev, but recurring injuries and limited opportunities in the latter part of his career stalled his progress.

The clip of Pathan's interview with SportsTak resurfaced ...