IPL 2025: Irfan Pathan Kicked Out of Commentary Panel for Constantly Taking Digs at Hardik Pandya
Irfan Pathan has been removed from the IPL 2025 commentary panel, with reports suggesting his criticism of players, especially Hardik Pandya, led to complaints.
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan will not be part of the commentary team for IPL 2025. His name was missing from the official list announced on Friday. Pathan has been a regular commentator in the past, but reports suggest he was removed due to complaints from Indian players.
Why Was Irfan Pathan Removed?
According to a report by MyKhel, some Indian players were unhappy with Pathan’s comments. One cricketer even blocked his number after hearing his remarks during the Australia series. The report claims that Pathan’s criticism seemed personal rather than fair analysis.
A source told MyKhel, “Otherwise, his name would have been there. For the last two years, he has been carrying personal agendas against certain players, which did not go well with the system.”
Is Hardik Pandya the Reason?
Many believe that Irfan Pathan often targets Hardik Pandya in his commentary. He has criticized Pandya several times, and some feel it is unfair. This could be one of the reasons for his removal from the panel. However, there is no official confirmation about this.
Not the First Time
Pathan is not the first commentator to lose his job due to player complaints. Earlier, Sanjay Manjrekar and Harsha Bhogle also faced similar issues. Players were unhappy with their views and raised concerns, leading to their removal from commentary duties.
The IPL 2025 season will now move forward without Irfan Pathan in the commentary box. Fans will have to wait and see if he returns in the future.
