During the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium, a heartwarming moment occurred in the commentary box. During the 11th over of MI’s chase, former cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu shared his admiration for Irfan Pathan, a former Indian all-rounder, and mentioned how much he missed him.
Navjot Singh Sidhu Shares His Admiration for Irfan Pathan
Pathan, who isn’t part of the IPL 2025 commentary team, received a sweet message from Sidhu. Fans also showed their disappointment that Pathan wasn’t included in the commentary panel by JioHotstar. Sidhu and Pathan had previously worked together in the broadcasting team, forming a popular and entertaining duo that many fans enjoyed.
“Irfan kitna achha ladka hai, ussey abhi bohot miss karta hu,” Sidhu said on air during the Hindi commentary.
Watch the viral video below:
Sidhu on Irfan 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/JxIByZxJnl
— Bharath Sanjay Reddy (@me_sanju18) April 7, 2025
Irfan Pathan was quick to notice the video and come up with a reply to it. He replied with a sweet message, “I miss you too Paaji, lots of love n respect,” he wrote on X.
Check out the Tweet:
I miss you too Paaji @sherryontopp lots of love n respect 🤗
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 7, 2025
Irfan Pathan, who played for India in 29 Tests, 120 ODIs, and 24 T20Is, remains a fan favorite even after retiring from cricket. Though he’s not part of the IPL commentary team this season, he keeps connecting with fans through his YouTube show, ‘Seedhi Baat with Irfan Pathan’.
Since retiring, Irfan has smoothly transitioned into a successful career as a cricket commentator. Over the past 7-8 years, he has become one of the most popular Hindi commentators in India. Known for his deep knowledge of the game, sharp analysis, and engaging style, he has added a fresh perspective to cricket commentary. Irfan has been a regular in the commentary box for all ICC events and IPL seasons, winning praise from both fans and experts for his entertaining style.
His YouTube channel gained over 100,000 subscribers within just six days of launching and now has 270,000 subscribers. He still plays in veteran leagues, and just last month, he helped India Masters win the inaugural International Masters League, scoring 113 runs in five innings and taking six wickets.
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