Serious Allegations Against Irfan Pathan: Is This Why He Was Dropped from the IPL 2025 Commentary Panel?
In cricket, commentators play a crucial role in enhancing the excitement of the game alongside the players. The official commentary panel for IPL 2025 has been announced, featuring several renowned names. However, one notable absence has raised eyebrows—former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Having been a regular voice in major cricket tournaments for years, his exclusion from this year’s panel has left many wondering why. Reports now suggest a controversial reason behind his omission.
Why Was Irfan Pathan Left Out of the IPL 2025 Commentary Panel?
According to media reports, Irfan Pathan was removed from the panel due to his critical remarks about certain Indian players. Allegedly, some players were unhappy with his commentary and filed complaints, accusing him of making personal comments. It is believed that his remarks during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy were the primary reason for the backlash. Reports also claim that after his controversial statements, one player even went as far as blocking him on the phone.
Pathan was reportedly speaking against certain players with a personal agenda, which did not sit well with the system. Additionally, his attitude and approach are said to have contributed to the BCCI’s dissatisfaction with him. This isn't the first time such an incident has occurred—Sanjay Manjrekar was previously removed from the panel following complaints from players but later made a return.
IPL 2025 Commentary Panel: Full List of Commentators
National Feed Commentators:
Aakash Chopra, Sanjay Manjrekar, Michael Clarke, Sunil Gavaskar, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Matthew Hayden, Mark Boucher, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Anil Kumble, Suresh Raina, RP Singh, Shane Watson, Sanjay Bangar, Varun Aaron, Pragyan Ojha, Ajay Jadeja, Virender Sehwag, Kane Williamson, AB de Villiers, Aaron Finch, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Mohammad Kaif, Piyush Chawla.
World Feed Commentators:
Eoin Morgan, Shane Watson, Michael Clarke, Graeme Smith, Harsha Bhogle, Nick Knight, Danny Morrison, Ian Bishop, Alan Wilkins, Darren Ganga, Natalie Germanos, Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden, Deep Dasgupta, Aaron Finch, Varun Aaron, Simon Doull, Pommie Mbangwa, Anjum Chopra, Katie Martin, WV Raman, and Murali Karthik.
With Irfan Pathan’s absence and speculation surrounding his removal, the IPL 2025 commentary panel is sure to draw attention both on and off the field. Do you think he deserved to be left out, or should he have been given another chance?
