IND vs ENG: Irfan Pathan reveals why he was shocked after landing in Kolkata during 1st Test

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Despite losing the first game in Hyderabad, former all-rounder Irfan Pathan remains convinced that India will win the five-match Test series. Tom Hartley's seven-wicket haul and Ollie Pope's 196 helped England win by 28 runs despite conceding a 190-run first-innings lead. Pope unleashed the reverse sweep shot, which rattled India's bowling attack.

Pathan has backed the India team, showing confidence that the hosts would learn from their defeat and bounce back to win the five-match series. The second Test starts from Friday, February 2 in Visakhapatnam.

"We lost but that doesn't mean our bowlers are not good. Our bowlers are proven, you can lose a match, and sometimes it is good to lose when you lose you get to learn a lot of things. I am confident that India will win. Before the beginning of the series, I said that the Indian team is strong and I am still confident," Pathan told reporters during the Asian Legends League event.

The cricketer-turned-commentator went on to reveal that he was shocked to see India lose the first Test and said, "I was shocked to see India's defeat. I was taking a flight to Kolkata and India needed 200 runs. By the time I landed India had lost the game. I was shocked but I believe that we will make a comeback." Irfan after retiring from international cricket, turned commentator and has been a regular voice in the commentary section especially when India plays.

During the event, he said it feels good to be playing on the field after being a commentator for so long. "But our first love is always playing cricket. And playing in the Asian Legends League will surely bring back a lot of memories. I have played a lot of cricket against the other Icon players in this league. It gives you a different thrill. For the fans also, it will be a very thrilling experience. It's always fun to watch such leagues."