Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has not included in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 commentary panel. The decision has raised questions among cricket fans as Pathan was a regular voice in IPL commentary over the past few years.
Why Was Irfan Pathan Removed from IPL Commentary?
According to Indian media reports, Irfan Pathan has dropped from the IPL 2025 commentary team due to concerns from broadcasters. Reports suggest that Pathan’s remarks on social media and during live commentary regarding certain players were not well received. It is believed that he had past disagreements with some cricketers and made indirect references to them on various platforms.
A report from the Times of India highlighted that broadcasters were unhappy with former cricketers bringing personal grudges into their commentary. This reportedly led to the decision to exclude Pathan from the panel for IPL 2025.
Irfan Pathan’s Commentary Career in IPL
After his retirement, Irfan Pathan became a popular cricket commentator. His analysis and insights made him one of the most recognized voices in IPL commentary. However, his absence during the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) raised speculation about his exclusion.
Not the First Time a Commentator Was Dropped
Irfan Pathan is not the first former cricketer to removed from IPL commentary. In 2020, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) removed Sanjay Manjrekar from the commentary panel after his controversial comments on Ravindra Jadeja during the ODI World Cup. Similarly, in 2016, renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle also left out of the IPL commentary team without a clear reason.
Fans React to Irfan Pathan’s Exclusion
Fans of Irfan Pathan have expressed disappointment on social media over his absence from IPL 2025 commentary. Many believe his unbiased analysis and deep cricketing knowledge made him a valuable part of the IPL broadcasting team.
As IPL 2025 progresses, it remains to be whether Irfan Pathan will return to the panel or continue sharing his insights through social media and other platforms.
Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 updates!
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