'Irfan kitna achha ladka hai, ussey abhi bohot miss karta hu' - Navjot Singh Sidhu opens up on missing Pathan

During the IPL 2025 game between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a wholesome moment in the commentary box grabbed attention. During the 11th over of MI’s chase, former cricketer-turned commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu expressed his admiration for former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan and spoke about missing him.

Pathan, who is not part of the current IPL 2025 commentary panel, received a lovely message from his senior partner and fans also expressed dissapointment after being left out by JioHotstar. Sidhu and Irfan, who had previously worked together in the broadcasting circuit, formed a lively on-air duo that was admired by many fans.

"Irfan kitna achha ladka hai, ussey abhi bohot miss karta hu," Sidhu said on air during the Hindi commentary.

Watch the video below:

Check Irfan Pathan's tweet below:

Pathan immediately responded with a sweet message, "I miss you too Paaji, lots of love n respect," he wrote on X.

The 40-year-old, who represented India in 29 Tests, 120 ODIs, and 24 T20Is, is still a fan favorite even after retirement. Though absent from the IPL commentary scene this season, he has continued to engage with fans through his recently launched YouTube show ‘Seedhi Baat with Irfan Pathan’. 

Since announcing his retirement from professional cricket, Irfan Pathan has successfully and effortlessly made a new career as a cricket commentator. For the last 7 to 8 years, he has become one of the most famous Hindi commentators in the country. With his great knowledge of the game, sharp analysis, and entertaining persona, he has brought fresh perspective and energy to cricket commentary. Irfan has been a part of the commentators box for all ICC events and IPL seasons as a regular feature, to great acclaim and enjoyment from fans and experts for his engaging style and manner of communication.

The channel crossed 100,000 subscribers within just six days of its launch and now has 2,70,000 subscribers. Meanwhile, the former continues to feature in veteran leagues. Just last month, he played a crucial role in India Masters’ win in the inaugural International Masters League, where he smashed 113 runs in five innings and claimed six wickets.

Here's how X users expressed their love for Irfan Pathan: