Irfan met his love Shivangi for the first time during India's tour of Australia in 2003 and fell in love. He proposed her in 2006. Initially both the families were not happy with the relationship. But now Irfan's family members have approved his yet-to-be-scheduled marriage with Shivangi.

Shivangi Dev, 22, is the daughter of Virendra Dev, a diplomat working with Indian High Commission in Australia. "Shivangi is a chartered accountant and also a dance teacher in Australia. She is very simple, down to earth girl with a good compromising nature," says Irfan.

So, nowadays Irfan is on cloud nine! When asked about marriage he said, "I am sure that I will marry Shivangi, but it will take another year-and-a-half. It's a long cricketing season ahead and I want to focus on cricket now."

According to the sources, Irfan’s family is currently looking for a suitable girl for Yusuf Pathan who is elder to Irfan. So Irfan has to wait for his turn! “We are in search of a good girl for my big brother Yusuf and as he gets married, it will be my turn next,” he added.

Even if the date is undecided, the wedding ceremony would be held in Vadodara.

Heartiest congratulations to you Irfan!