The girl, Shivangi Dev, is said to be the daughter of an Indian diplomat based in Canberra, Australia.
Tongues started wagging when Irfan was found missing as Team India was felicitated in New Delhi two days ago. BCCI officials said he had stayed back in Australia with permission of the board to attend to some personal matter. Sources now say he may have stayed back to spend some time with Shivangi.
Cricket fans in Vadodara had noticed a year ago that the two were quite cosy. She also left the stadium after the Ranji tie along with Yusuf, Irfan’s elder brother, leading to some speculation.
Irfan’s sister Shagufta, however, told the media onSaturday, "Irfan has stayed back in Australia to visit one of our relatives who is ill. He will return to India in next few days."
Cricket fans in Vadodara had noticed a year ago that the two were quite cosy. She also left the stadium after the Ranji tie along with Yusuf, Irfan’s elder brother, leading to some speculation.
Irfan’s sister Shagufta, however, told the media onSaturday, "Irfan has stayed back in Australia to visit one of our relatives who is ill. He will return to India in next few days."
