Irfan Pathan recently spoke out about being removed from commentary for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), addressing rumors that he was snubbed for criticizing players, specifically Rohit Sharma. Pathan defended his commentary style, stating that it is his duty to provide honest analysis for the fans, even if it means criticizing players when necessary. He specifically mentioned criticizing Rohit Sharma for his poor performance in Test cricket during the 2024/25 season, where he scored only 164 runs in eight matches. Pathan expressed that he was simply telling the truth to the fans and that his comments were not meant to target or harm any player personally. Pathan also revealed how commentators were pressured to support Rohit despite his underwhelming performance in Test cricket, following Rohit’s decision to not play in the Sydney game against Australia. Pathan clarified that his comments were a response to his removal from IPL commentary and reiterated that the responsibility of a commentator is to be honest and objective for the fans.
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