Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed interest in coaching the Indian cricket team, stating that he would like to be involved in watching the side grow and it should be a fun experience.

Since retirement, Pathan has donned the hat of an expert on TV channels as well as on his YouTube channel. Two of his former teammates, Rahul Dravid and Gautam Gambhir, have served India as head coach after Ravi Shastri’s exit at the end of the 2021 season.

India clinched the T20 World Cup last year under Dravid and lifted the 2025 Champions Trophy with Gambhir at the helm of affairs.

“Oh yes, definitely, because I like seeing growth happen. Sitting back and watching growth happen, being involved in that, is something that gives me a lot of fun," Irfan said while speaking to RevSportz.

“I would like to share something here, that I really liked the coaching style of John Wright. When I first came into the Indian team, he used to work very hard, keep everyone very tight and get involved a lot amongst other things," he added.

“It was all about the players, managing everything from behind. That whole thing used to give me a lot of excitement. So, yes, in the future, when the time comes, why not? It will happen for sure," he continued.

Irfan Pathan also commented on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Mohammad Shami’s chances of playing the 2027 ODI World Cup, opining that it would be tough for the veteran campaigners to stay match fit.

“My work, anyway, is more about broadcasting and coaching now, but when it is time to play, it is not too regular for me. In these situations, it is difficult to keep your body working," Irfan remarked.