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What was something Irfan Pathan did in his youth career?
In four matches, he scored 102 runs at 102.00 including a best of 63 not out, and took 10 wickets at 32.50.
Is there nything else notable about Irfan Pathan's youth career besides his time with Under-19s?
He was promoted to the Under-22s, where he scored 44 and took 4/71 in his first match, prompting the Baroda selectors to propel him into the senior team.
Did Irfan Pathan play domestically anywhere other than India?
Pathan was signed by Middlesex County Cricket Club for the English country season.

Question: Who was he compared too?
Self-contained rewrite: Who was Irfan Pathan compared to?