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Fact Check: Has Navjot Singh Sidhu Been Sacked From IPL 2025 Commentary?

Aakash Saini

Navjot Singh Sidhu [Source: @IPL2025Auction/x]Navjot Singh Sidhu [Source: @IPL2025Auction/x]

Former Indian cricketer and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu continues to remain a prominent figure in India’s cricketing circle. Earlier this week, the 61-year-old confirmed that he will be launching his own YouTube channel, promising fans in keeping politics out of it.

Moreover, amidst the ongoing IPL 2025 season, Sidhu has now been reportedly sacked from the commentary panel by the broadcasters and the BCCI. Here, we verify the relevance of the report and the truth behind Sidhu’s apparent sacking.

Is Navjot Singh Sidhu really been sacked?

On Thursday, May 1, reports emerged that former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu has been sacked from the commentary panel of the IPL 2025 season. However, intricate research into the report indicates that the prominent commentator merely took a temporary break from his duties and will be resuming IPL commentary from May 5 onwards.

Notably, several social media theorists had claimed that Navjot Singh Sidhu was likely sacked for his past on-air remarks and commentary clashes against Ambati Rayudu.

Navjot Singh Sidhu has been performing his commentary duties in the IPL 2025 season. Last month, he brutally trolled CSK veteran MS Dhoni for failing to take a run off a free-hit during a match against Delhi Capitals.

An outspoken personality through and through, Sidhu often expresses his unfiltered opinions, which, while entertaining to many, occasionally spark debates and controversies among fans and fellow pundits alike. Nonetheless, his fans are now looking forward to his YouTube channel.

During his playing days, the hard-hitting right-handed batter featured in 51 Tests and 136 ODI matches for Team India, aggregating over 7,500 runs across all formats.