Mumbai: Paceman Irfan Pathan returned here early this morning from South Africa.

The left arm pace bowler was sent back by the Indian team management before the conclusion of the ongoing test series against the host to rediscover his bowling form in domestic cricket.

Pathan is scheduled to play in Baroda's remaining Group-A Ranji trophy Elite division matches to be held from January 2 to 5 and January 10 to 13, 2007.