Irfan Pathan hat trick: Reminiscing Pathan's heroics against Pakistan

#3 Irfan’s mastery over Mohammad Yousuf

Irfan became only the second Indian to achieve a Test hat-trick

The in-form Mohammad Yousuf strode out to the crease even as the tension in the atmosphere reached feverish levels. 2006 would eventually turn out to be a breakthrough year for him with a record 1788 runs flowing from his blade.

But, the elegant stroke-maker struggled to decipher the left-armer’s late swing. For all the talk of Dravid being a cautious batsman, his captaincy was particularly aggressive on this occasion. Five slip fielders and three close catchers greeted the batsman.

Full of confidence and operating from his trademark high-elbow action, Irfan breached Yousuf’s defence with another big in-swinger. At 21, he became only the second Indian bowler to take a Test hat-trick. Pakistan found themselves reeling at 0/3. However, there was plenty more drama left in the game.