Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:54am on 16 Aug 2025,Saturday Sports
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has broken his silence on being dropped from the IPL 2025 commentary panel. Speaking to The Lallantop, he suggested his “constructive criticism”—particularly of Hardik Pandya during his early tenure as Mumbai Indians captain—may have played a role in the decision. Pathan emphasized that his critiques stem from professionalism, not personal bias, noting, “If I’m criticising you in 7 matches out of 14, I’m still being lenient.” He also highlighted his longstanding support for Baroda players, including Pandya, and recalled having championed him early in his career. (PC: Hindustan Times)
