Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan set social media on fire with a strong yet teasing post after India’s thrilling 6-run win in the final Test at The Oval, which helped them level the five-match Test series 2-2 against England. His post was seen as a direct attack on Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.
After India’s jaw-dropping victory at The Oval on August 4, Irfan Pathan shared a strong message while praising the team’s fightback. The former Indian all-rounder reminded everyone that the game keeps moving forward, no matter who is playing or not.
Irfan Pathan’s cryptic post after India’s Oval Test victory goes viral
Irfan Pathan wrote on his X handle, “This series reminds everyone once again. CRICKET DOESN’T STOP FOR ANYONE!”
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This series reminds everyone once again
CRICKET DOESN’T STOP FOR ANYONE!
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 4, 2025
His post quickly caught attention, with fans linking it to the absence of big names like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah, even though the commentator didn’t name anyone. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had announced their retirement from Test cricket just before the England tour, leaving fans wondering if India could cope without their key batters, and that too in tough English conditions.
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Meanwhile, India’s pace ace Jasprit Bumrah was rested for the crucial fifth and final Test due to workload management, though reports later claimed he was also dealing with an ankle injury. Despite not having both giants, India stunned England in the final Test, with Mohammed Siraj stealing the show with a nine-wicket haul at The Oval.
Irfan Pathan’s viral post seen as a dig at Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah
The fiery pacer finished the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as the highest wicket-taker with 23 scalps from five tests in England. He led a young and determined Indian bowling attack that didn’t let the absence of Bumrah be felt in the tough English conditions.
Fans could not stop interpreting the hidden message. Once Pathan’s post went viral, many felt it was a bold reminder that no one is bigger than the game.
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Some fans suggested that Irfan had “cooked” Rohit, Kohli, and Bumrah, especially since India managed to draw the Test series without them. While some praised Irfan for speaking the truth, others felt it was unfair to target legends like Kohli.
Here’s how fans react to Irfan Pathan’s post:
Why are you so salty with kohli?
— Dr Nimo Yadav 2.0 (@DrNimoYadav) August 4, 2025
Cooked bumrah
— ` (@chixxsays) August 4, 2025
— Pitch Perfect (@pitchperfec_) August 4, 2025
COOKED CHAPPAL CHOR TUKTUKIYA PILLA GARAM MASALA PELAM PEL MDCD CHOKLI
— Dhonism (@Dhoniismforlife) August 4, 2025
Cook Kohli
— MAHIYANK (@Mahiyank_78) August 4, 2025
Bodied chumrah
— 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒂 (@BlazingKohli) August 4, 2025
This is gonna burn those Chokli Merchants.
They were saying No one will watch test once chokli retires.
— THIRD UMPIRE (@thirdumpireX) August 4, 2025
Why you are still burning ?
They left bro !!!
Now just take a chill pill and enjoy youngsters game.
— Dhananjay Singh (@dhananjai_2007) August 4, 2025
Cooked chokli
— Forever_Yellove (@loyal_cskian) August 4, 2025
Cooked chokli and his fans
— 𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓵 𝓬𝓻𝓲𝓬𝓴𝓮𝓽 (@Realcricket77) August 4, 2025
Pathan taking digs at Kohli now ?
— The last dance (@26lastdance) August 4, 2025
Jibe at @Jaspritbumrah93?
— Ummrit (@ummrit) August 4, 2025
big names big problems, the Bumrah curse is something to ponder though
— ChelseaX (@MishraDd) August 4, 2025
Notably, Bumrah played three tests on the England tour and scalped 14 wickets. He played in the first, third, and fourth matches, and unfortunately, India lost both games, with the Manchester Test ending in a draw against England last week.
Notably, Kohli hailed the Indian cricket team and Mohammed Siraj for their thrilling performance in England.
