India's Irfan Pathan names his son 'Imran Khan'
- By Web Desk -
- Dec 26, 2016
WEB DESK: Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has named his newly-born baby boy ‘Imran Khan’, a tweet on his official Twitter profile says.
The Indian pacer had tied the knot with Jeddah-based model, Safa Baig in February 2016 in a low-key affair in the holy city of Mecca.
“This name is close to our hearts and family. The name is Imran.” said the tweet.
This name is close to our hearts n family….The name is IMRAN:) #Imrankhanpathan @iamyusufpathan pic.twitter.com/MbgKQMozDe
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 25, 2016
In the picture shared by him, Imran with a delicate grip is holding his father’s finger.
It is believed that Irfan has paid tribute to Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan by naming his son Imran Khan as the Pakistani great is considered one of the finest all-rounders of cricket history.
Congratulations from fans, friends and followers poured in for the baby boy.
@IrfanPathan Mubarak ho bhai.
— Salman Nizami (@SalmanNizami_) December 20, 2016
@IrfanPathan Congratulations. May he outshine your achievements.
— Mubassir Latifi مبصر (@Mubassir_Latifi) December 20, 2016
Congratulations Big Brother @IrfanPathan my Allah Bless You And Your Family👪 I Pray Allah Gives Happy And Healthy Life In Shaa Allah…
— Baseri Faiz (@ImFaiz_07) December 20, 2016