Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has reportedly been left out of the commentary panel for Pakistan’s upcoming T20 International series against Sri Lanka, with reports linking the development to his remarks in support of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
The reported exclusion has raised questions about Raja’s role in Pakistan cricket broadcasting, particularly amid speculation surrounding the reasons behind his absence from the commentary lineup.
Raja, a former Pakistan international cricketer and one of the country’s most recognisable cricket commentators, has remained a prominent voice in the sport. His experience as a player, administrator and broadcaster has made him a familiar presence during international cricket coverage.
However, according to reports, he will not be part of the commentary team for the upcoming Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I series. The decision has reportedly been linked to his comments supporting Imran Khan, although no independently verified explanation from the relevant authorities has been established in the information available.
Meanwhile, a separate development could offer Raja another opportunity on the international cricket stage.
Reports suggest that the Afghanistan Cricket Board has included him in the commentary panel for the upcoming Test match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. If confirmed, the move would see Raja potentially return to the commentary box for an international fixture despite his reported absence from Pakistan’s coverage.
The reported developments have attracted attention because of the contrast between his alleged exclusion from Pakistan’s commentary arrangements and the possibility of his involvement in Afghanistan’s cricket broadcast.
Nevertheless, details surrounding the selection process and the reported reasons for his omission from Pakistan’s panel remain unclear. Neither the alleged connection to his political remarks nor the reported Afghanistan appointment should be treated as officially confirmed without statements from the relevant cricket boards.
For now, Raja’s reported absence from Pakistan’s commentary team and the possibility of a role in the Bangladesh-Afghanistan Test have put the veteran broadcaster back in the spotlight, leaving questions over whether the developments are connected or simply separate decisions.