Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan was not selected as part of the commentary panel for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to accusations of bias and taking “potshots” at specific groups of players. Pathan, who has been a regular commentator during IPL matches and India’s international fixtures, was reportedly snubbed by broadcasters for his social media activity targeting certain players and bringing personal grudges on air. Sources close to the development revealed that Pathan had a fallout with some players a few years ago, leading to aggressive remarks on social media platforms, even though he did not name them. Despite not being chosen for the commentary role, Pathan launched his own YouTube channel. This incident is not the first time a high-profile commentator has faced consequences for their remarks, as former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar was removed from the BCCI’s commentary panel in 2020 for controversial comments about Ravindra Jadeja during the 2019 ODI World Cup. Pathan’s exclusion highlights the importance of professionalism and impartiality in sports commentary.
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