Irfan Pathan Faces Backlash Over Comments After India’s Win Against England

Quick Summary

• India defeated England in the final test to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2, with Mohammed SirajS extraordinary bowling performance leading the team to victory.
• Rohit sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirements from Test cricket prior to the series. Shubman Gill was named captain and Rishabh Pant vice-captain, while Jasprit Bumrah missed the series due to injury.
• Irfan Pathan, former Indian cricketer, praised Team India’s resilience on X (formerly Twitter) but stated, “CRICKET DOESN’T STOP FOR ANYONE!” Many fans took this as criticism directed at Kohli and Bumrah for their retirements before a major series.
• Fans reacted strongly to Irfan’s comment online, accusing him of being “salty” about Kohli and questioning his motives.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

India’s miraculous final-day victory against England demonstrates adaptability amidst change. Despite losing stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli prior to the five-match Test series and missing Jasprit Bumrah through injury, younger players led by Shubman Gill stepped up effectively under pressure. This highlights India’s robust bench strength critical for long-term competitiveness.

Irfan Pathan’s comment underscored cricket’s relentless pace despite individual retirements or absences-viewed by some as indirect criticism of senior figures like Kohli or Bumrah. While fan interpretations vary widely online, such conversations reflect how transitions in leadership impact perceptions within an evolving cricket habitat.

this series serves both as validation of India’s ability to adapt following significant retirements and as a reminder of public scrutiny attached to retired icons transitioning away from active roles.

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