Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Pathan: Not Kohli or Rohit, Pandya Criticism Led to Commentary Exit
Irfan Pathan, a former cricketer, was removed from his commentary job in the IPL.
He explained it wasn't because of famous players like Kohli or Sharma.
Instead, it might have been due to his honest opinions about Hardik Pandya, the new captain of the Mumbai Indians.
Pathan believes it's a commentator's job to give fair critiques, even though there's no personal issue with Pandya.
Irfan Pathan clarified his removal from the IPL 2025 commentary panel wasn't due to Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma.
Pathan suggests his honest criticism of Hardik Pandya may have led to his commentary exit.
Hardik Pandya became Mumbai Indians' captain in 2024, replacing Rohit Sharma, facing fan criticism.
Pathan stated it's a commentator's duty to provide fair opinions, even if critical.
Pathan mentioned he has no rivalry with Pandya and has helped other Baroda players.
- Who
- Irfan Pathan, Hardik Pandya, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma.
- What
- Irfan Pathan discussed the reason for his exit from the IPL 2025 commentary panel.
- When
- In an interview about the IPL 2025 commentary.
- Where
- Regarding the IPL.
- Why
- To clarify the reasons behind his departure from commentary.
- Subject
- Irfan Pathan's IPL Commentary Exit
- Key People
- Irfan Pathan, Hardik Pandya
- Event
- Commentary exit from IPL
- Reason for Exit
- Possible criticism of Hardik Pandya
- Related
- IPL 2025
Sources
Not Kohli Or Rohit! This Indian Cricketer Is Behind Irfan Pathan's Sacking From IPL Commentary
There’s no rivalry between me and Hardik Pandya: Irfan Pathan
'I already knew whose hands it was in': Irfan Pathan blames THIS former player for getting dropped in 2009
