Irfan Pathan snubbed from IPL 2025 commentary over accusations of bias, taking 'potshots' after fallout with few players
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Irfan Pathan snubbed from IPL 2025 commentary over accusations of bias, taking 'potshots' after fallout with few players

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan was not been named by the broadcasters as part of the commentary panel for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. Irfan Pathan is not part of IPL 2025's commentary team After his retirement, Pathan has been a regular in both English and Hindi commentary during IPL matches and for India's international fixtures. In a report in the Times of India, the former all-rounder was snubbed as broadcasters were unhappy with his social media activity, targeting certain players, and for bringing in personal grudges on air. Back in 2020, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar was reportedly removed from BCCI's commentary panel for India's ODI series against South Africa for his controversial 'bits and pieces' remark on Ravindra Jadeja during the 2019 ODI World Cup.

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IPL 2025: Hindi commentary under scanner, fans demand accountability
1 day, 8 hours ago

IPL 2025: Hindi commentary under scanner, fans demand accountability

India Today  

The Hindi commentary panel of the Indian Premier League 2025 has been under the scanner as fans have repeatedly slammed its quality time and again in the ongoing season. Social media platform X is full of people venting out their frustration at the current appalling state of Hindi commentary as it’s flooded with disparaging posts for the entire panel. A …

IPL 2025: Fan rants about quality of Hindi commentary, Harbhajan Singh responds
2 days, 20 hours ago

IPL 2025: Fan rants about quality of Hindi commentary, Harbhajan Singh responds

India Today  

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh responded to a fan who expressed concerns about the quality of Hindi commentary in the Indian Premier League 2025. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule Harbhajan took the feedback positively and promised to improve the quality of Hindi commentary moving forward. We will work on it https://t.co/tk4m2km6Ga— Harbhajan Turbanator March 25, …

Irfan Pathan banned: Other instances of Indian commentators facing the heat
4 days, 20 hours ago

Irfan Pathan banned: Other instances of Indian commentators facing the heat

India Today  

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan isn’t a part of the commentary panel for IPL 2025. Irfan recently launched his new YouTube channel "Seedhi Baat With Irfan Pathan" and has been providing in-depth analysis of matches. In 2016, Harsha Bhogle, a respected figure in Indian cricket since the 1980s, was unexpectedly dropped from the commentary panel by the Board of Control …

Irfan Pathan axed from IPL 2025 coverage due to 'taking potshots' at Indian players?
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5 days, 4 hours ago

Irfan Pathan axed from IPL 2025 coverage due to 'taking potshots' at Indian players?

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Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has reportedly been dropped from the IPL 2025 coverage team, allegedly due to his critical remarks about certain Indian players. Image: Irfan Pathan on X Irfan Pathan has reportedly been dropped from the commentary team for the Indian Premier League 2025 season. The former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has been a regular on Star Sports …

Irfan Pathan's Alleged Bias Cost Him Spot In IPL Commentary Team
6 days, 15 hours ago

Irfan Pathan's Alleged Bias Cost Him Spot In IPL Commentary Team

ABP News  

Indian Premier League 2025 season kicks off on Saturday with Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has been left out of IPL 2025 commentary panel, sparking speculation among fans. Irfan Pathan out of IPL commentary amid bias claims According to MyKhel, Irfan Pathan has been left out of IPL …

'In the name of looking after body...': Irfan Pathan goes point-blank on Shreyas Iyer's mysterious withdrawal from Ranji
1 year, 1 month ago

'In the name of looking after body...': Irfan Pathan goes point-blank on Shreyas Iyer's mysterious withdrawal from Ranji

Hindustan Times  

Earlier on Thursday, it was reported that Shreyas Iyer opted out of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy knock-outs after complaining of a back issue; however, he was given the fitness clearance to play in the domestic tournament by the National Cricket Academy. India's batter Shreyas Iyer walks back to the pavilion during the 2nd Test Despite repeated reminders from head coach Rahul …

Irfan Pathan bashes Pakistani fans with 'keyboard warriors' jibe after India vs Australia U-19 World Cup final
1 year, 1 month ago

Irfan Pathan bashes Pakistani fans with 'keyboard warriors' jibe after India vs Australia U-19 World Cup final

Hindustan Times  

With Pakistani fans taking aim at the Indian cricket team following the conclusion of the ICC U-19 World Cup, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan issued a strong response for the 'keyboard warriors from across the border' on Sunday. Irfan Pathan shared an explosive post after the U-19 World Cup final Taking to X after Australia secured its fourth U-19 World …

IPL 2020 was the lowest of my career: Riyan Parag opens up on media criticism
1 year, 7 months ago

IPL 2020 was the lowest of my career: Riyan Parag opens up on media criticism

India Today  

Rajasthan Royals youngster Riyan Parag has often been criticised for his social media activities. Parag has faced heat from the media and former players who have asked him to focus on his performances during his poor outings in the Indian Premier League. Parag, who debuted as a 17-year-old kid in the Indian Premier League back in 2019 has opened on …

Irfan Pathan goes ballistic as Pakistan fans mock ex-India star over viral tweet after Emerging Teams Asia Cup final
1 year, 8 months ago

Irfan Pathan goes ballistic as Pakistan fans mock ex-India star over viral tweet after Emerging Teams Asia Cup final

Hindustan Times  

From Pakistan skipper Babar Azam to legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, several celebrated figures of the Pakistani cricket fraternity shared special messages for the Pakistan A side after the Green Army outclassed India A in the recently concluded final of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday. Irfan Pathan has reacted after the ex-India star was mocked by Pakistani …

IPL 2022: Sunil Gavaskar trolled for controversial comment on Shimron Hetmyer in RR vs CSK
2 years, 10 months ago

IPL 2022: Sunil Gavaskar trolled for controversial comment on Shimron Hetmyer in RR vs CSK

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Sunil Gavaskar has drawn criticism after his remarks on Shimron Hetmyer during Friday’s Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings clash. It was at that stage that Gavaskar commented, “Hetmyer’s wife delivered, will Hetmyer deliver for the Royals now?” Needless to say, that comment did not go down well with fans. As for Friday’s match, Rajasthan secured a top-two berth after …

Irfan Pathan slams Twitter user for calling him 'next Hafiz Saeed'
4 years, 8 months ago

Irfan Pathan slams Twitter user for calling him 'next Hafiz Saeed'

India TV News  

Former India fast bowler Irfan Pathan on Thursday slammed a Twitter user for saying he is "not hiding his ambitions to become the next Hafiz Saeed," referring to the leader of the terrorist organisation Jamat-ud-Dawa. A number of users, including actor Richa Chadha, said in the replies section that the handle that abused the former Indian cricketer is a bot …

Irfan Pathan unaware of Sammy jibes but has seen racism in IPL
4 years, 9 months ago

Irfan Pathan unaware of Sammy jibes but has seen racism in IPL

The Hindu  

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said he has witnessed players in Indian domestic cricket being racially abused. Pathan’s comments come the day after former West Indies captain Darren Sammy asked fellow cricketers in the Indian Premier League to clear the air after learning they may have been mocking him due to the colour of his skin. It’s not because people …

Come and tell me you have 1 year: Irfan Pathan ready to come out of retirement if ‘communication’ is made
4 years, 10 months ago

Come and tell me you have 1 year: Irfan Pathan ready to come out of retirement if ‘communication’ is made

Hindustan Times  

Cricketers coming out of retirement to again play international cricket is not uncommon. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Saturday said he is willing to embark on that rare journey if proper communication is made from the authorities. But who will do the communication?” said Irfan Pathan in an Instagram live session with former teammate and India batsman Suresh Raina. …

Irfan Pathan mistakenly wins best actor for 'Hindi Medium', Twitter hails cricketer's reply
7 years, 2 months ago

Irfan Pathan mistakenly wins best actor for 'Hindi Medium', Twitter hails cricketer's reply

India TV News  

Indian cricket fans know who Irfan Pathan is and what his contribution towards the country has been which needs no description, on the other side there is Irrfan Khan, who is one of Bollywood's most versatile actors where he recently won a Filmfare award for the best male actor for the film 'Hindi Medium'. A leading entertainment magazine had tagged …

Shutting down trolls: This is how Indian cricketers gave it back to their haters
7 years, 7 months ago

Shutting down trolls: This is how Indian cricketers gave it back to their haters

Hindustan Times  

Recently, cricketer Abhinav Mukund got trolled on Twitter for a weird reason. Cricketers Irfan Pathan and Mohammad Kaif have been targeted by trolls on social media. “Sir SOUTH k saare aise hi Kale Kalute hote hn.Not ur mistake.,” read one comment. Another comment read, “Ye Islam m sahi nhi h Pathan bhai.” Pathan responded to the comments, urging the trolls …

Will always respond with dignity, love: Irfan Pathan to trolls
7 years, 7 months ago

Will always respond with dignity, love: Irfan Pathan to trolls

India TV News  

Indian pacer Irfan Pathan has often been on the radar of trolls on social media. "I always make sure I keep my dignity and I don't go overboard. The 32-year-old asserted that he always focuses on controlling things which can be controlled by him like his reaction to social media trolls. I always make sure I control what I can …

IPL 2017 auction: Irfan Pathan pens emotional note for his fans on Twitter after snub
8 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2017 auction: Irfan Pathan pens emotional note for his fans on Twitter after snub

Firstpost  

After the IPL auction snub, Irfan Pathan took to social media to pen an emotional letter to his fans, and said he isn’t ready to give up on his career yet. Irfan Pathan was one of the most prominent names that went unsold in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League auction ahead of the tournament’s 10th edition. The all-rounder took to …

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