India, March 23 -- 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 (IPL). Pathan was reportedly ignored for the role after being accused of bias and taking "potshots" at specific groups of players.

After his retirement, Pathan has been a regular in both English and Hindi commentary during IPL matches and for India's international fixtures. However, he was not picked for the role ahead of IPL 2025. 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. The report further said he had a "f...