India captain Shubman Gill (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has offered an insightful take on Shubman Gill’s dismissal on Day 4 of the third Test at Lord’s, suggesting that England’s aggressive tactics may have unsettled the Indian captain during a crucial phase. Gill, who has otherwise been in sublime touch…
KL Rahul of India scored a ton in the third innings vs England (Image by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has called for KL Rahul to demonstrate more consistency in Test cricket, particularly as he steps into a senior role following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant…
Sanjay Manjrekar slammed Ravindra Jadeja as he felt that the experienced spinner was tactically inept during India’s loss in the first Test against England in Leeds. Jadeja picked up just one wicket across both innings and conceded 172 runs in 47 overs. However, it was the veteran spinner’s inability to use the conditions on Day…
Former India cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has said that Rishabh Pant can even bat like Cheteshwar Pujara. Pant is known for his aggressive strokeplay in Test cricket as he boasts a strike rate of 73.62 in the longest format. However, contrary to popular belief, the star batter showed great resilience in the ongoing first…
Sanjay Manjrekar, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli Shubman Gill, India’s new Test captain, displayed intense emotions reminiscent of Virat Kohli‘s leadership style during Day 2 of the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match against England at Headingley on June 22, 2025. The 24-year-old captain celebrated animatedly when Mohammed Siraj appeared to dismiss Joe Root, though the decision…
Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Jasprit Bumrah emerged as India’s standout performer on Day 2 of the Leeds Test, claiming all three England wickets while his teammates struggled. As England reached 209/3 at stumps, Bumrah’s figures of 3/48 highlighted his effectiveness on a day when the rest of India’s bowling attack appeared ineffective…
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has admitted he was initially against the appointment of Shubman Gill as India’s Test captain, preferring Jasprit Bumrah instead. However, after Gill’s composed and commanding century on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, Manjrekar acknowledged the 25-year-old’s remarkable temperament and evolving technique. Bumrah recently confirmed that…
File photo of Sanjay Manjrekar and Virat Kohli. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar seemingly made indirect comments about Virat Kohli during the commentary of the first Test match between India and England at Headingley, Leeds on June 20. The remarks came during the 21st over of India’s innings when the team were 77/0, with KL…
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has said that he was shocked over the reports suggesting that Jasprit Bumrah was not the frontrunner to become India’s next Test captain. In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter), Manjrekar questioned why the selectors are considering alternatives to the star pacer. “I am shocked that we are…
Sanjay Manjrekar and Rohit Sharma (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s decision to step away from Test cricket has sparked widespread debate, and former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar didn’t hold back when weighing in. Taking to his official ‘X’ handle, Manjrekar pointed to Rohit’s recent slump and waning fitness as key reasons why the decision made…