Irfan Pathan Recalls 2005 Test Altercation with Kumar Sangakkara over Ball Change
During a 2005 Test match in New Delhi, Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan scored 93 runs while opening alongside Gautam Gambhir. The match saw tension after umpires changed the ball during Sri Lanka's innings, upsetting the visiting team. Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara accused the Indian players of cheating and made personal remarks toward Pathan after he hit Muttiah Muralitharan for two sixes. Pathan responded to Sangakkara's comments, and the two later reconciled while playing together in the Indian Premier League.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 10 Aug, 10:36 am. Other outlets followed.