India [ Images ] fast bowler Irfan Pathan [ Images ] returned to Mumbai [ Images ] early Friday morning.

The left arm bowler was sent back by the Indian team management from South Africa [ Images ] so that he can 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.