‘Unke cricket ka fan tha, ab unki commentary ka bhi’ – Actor Gajraj Rao thrilled with Irfan Pathan’s IPL analysis

Irfan Pathan is a former cricket player for India who now spends time on his YouTube channel sharing his candid thoughts on international matches. Having missed a commentary stint during the present IPL 2025, he just started his second innings. After just a few weeks of launch, his channel reached around 400K subscribers, making it one of the fastest-growing channels for cricket players. His development on the site has been exceptional.

His frequent fans have already begun to appreciate his game analysis, particularly when it comes to IPL matches.

Veteran Bollywood actor Gajraj Rao has also shown admiration for the same.

During his active international career, Gajraj Rao, who is well-known for his critically acclaimed films like Badhaai Ho and popular television series like Dupahiya and Dabba Cartel, said he was a fan of Irfan Pathan and now has an equal affection for the cricketer’s analysis.

“If you’re a cricket lover, you must have commentary skills. Congratulations! Irfan’s cricket was something I enjoyed, and now I also enjoy his commentary. According to, Rao stated.

Irfan was quick to respond to the actor’s compliments and expressed his admiration for the 54-year-old’s acting abilities. “Apki acting bhi to lajawab hai [Your acting is excellent],” he had responded.

Cricket player-turned-commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu recently said he misses Irfan Pathan’s commentary on the game. During an IPL 2025 game, Sidhu had stated on air that he hoped to have Pathan rejoin the commentary panel so the two could enjoy their time together. In addition to winning the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy while playing for India, Pathan stated that he is also excited to get back together with the former India opener and share his thoughts on the game.