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…
Virat Kohli and Sanjay Manjrekar Vikas Kohli, brother of cricket star Virat Kohli, responded to former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar‘s criticism on social media platform Threads during IPL 2025. Manjrekar had made controversial comments about Royal Challengers Bengaluru and suggested that the Virat Kohli versus Jasprit Bumrah battle could no longer be considered a ‘best…
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar used a unique Halley’s Comet reference to criticise Glenn Maxwell’s recent form with the bat in the Indian Premier League (IPL), after the Punjab Kings all-rounder failed yet again to score an impactful knock in his side’s clash against Rajasthan Royals on April 5. Manjrekar drew similarity between Halley’s Comet—which…
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar, while praising both Virat Kohli and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, explained why he believes Kohli has an edge over the Master Blaster in run chases. While acknowledging both as two of the greatest ODI batters of all time, Manjrekar pointed out that Kohli has successfully seen out more high-pressure chases…
NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar wants Virat Kohli to ‘settle his mind’ and not over do things in practice ahead of India’s crucial match against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.Kohli, who has recently faced challenges against spin bowling in ODI cricket, spent extended hours practicing against spinners in the nets…
Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar reckoned that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) didn’t want to put pressure on Virat Kohli by making him captain for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. After Faf du Plessis bid goodbye to the franchise, 36-year-old Kohli was one of the top contenders to become the captain along with Rajat Patidar. But…
NEW DELHI: Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels that the significance of Harshit Rana‘s three vital wickets in “many ways” that sealed the match for India should be the main focus, rather than his economy against England in the first ODI at Nagpur.The youthful seamer has worked hard over the past seven days and made his debut…
Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI Photo) ‘ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year’ and India’s bowling icon Jasprit Bumrah is being hailed as one of the best fast bowlers to grace the game, but it’s surprising to hear him being compared to the late Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar in greatness.To describe Jasprit Bumrah’s stature on Star Sports show…
Former India cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has praised the Indian T20I side for their fearless and selfless cricket after their dominating win over England on Wednesday, January 22. India thrashed England by seven wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The Men in Blue bundled out the visitors…