Irfan Pathan's Alleged Bias Cost Him Spot In IPL 2025 Commentary Team - Report

Irfan Pathan has reportedly been left out of IPL 2025 commentary panel following complaints from several Indian cricketers who feel his criticism of them is driven by personal bias.

Irfan Pathan's exclusion could be due to his outspoken remarks about certain Indian players.

Source : PTI

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season kicks off on Saturday (March 22) with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has been left out of IPL 2025 commentary panel, sparking speculation among fans.

Reports suggest that Pathan's exclusion could be due to his outspoken remarks about certain Indian players, particularly during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. There's even a speculation that a formal complaint was filed against him, which may have influenced the decision to drop him from the IPL 2025 commentary lineup.

Irfan Pathan out of IPL commentary amid bias claims

According to MyKhel, Irfan Pathan has been left out of IPL 2025 commentary panel following complaints from several Indian cricketers who feel his criticism of them is driven by personal bias.

"Otherwise, his (Pathan’s) name would have been there. It’s been happening for the last two years as he was carrying his personal agendas against certain players and that didn’t go down well with the system," a source was quoted as saying by the website.

While the exact details remain unclear, Pathan has since launched his own YouTube channel, 'Sidhi Baat,' where he is expected to address the controversy and share his unfiltered views.

Mic on, filter off. #SeedhiBaat with #IrfanPathan – jahan baatein hoti hain asli.
Link yahi hai boss: https://t.co/NQixk8f3aN pic.twitter.com/xiOg3Ymyuv

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 22, 2025

IPL 2025 Commentary Panel

National Feed Commentators: Sunil Gavaskar, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Aakash Chopra, Sanjay Manjrekar, Michael Clarke, Matthew Hayden, Mark Boucher, RP Singh, Shane Watson, Sanjay Bangar, Virender Sehwag, Varun Aaron, Pragyan Ojha, Ajay Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Anil Kumble, Suresh Raina, Kane Williamson, AB de Villiers, Robin Uthappa, Aaron Finch, Ambati Rayudu, Mohammad Kaif, Piyush Chawla.

World Feed Commentators: Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden, Deep Dasgupta, Shane Watson, Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch, Varun Aaron, Anjum Chopra, WV Raman, Murali Karthik, Eoin Morgan, Graeme Swann, Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull, Pomi Mbangwa, Nick Knight, Danny Morrison, Ian Bishop, Alan Wilkins, Darren Ganga, Katie Martin, Natalie Germanos.