The captain cricket won’t let go There was something appropriate about the setting. Newslaundry · Aug 31
"Not good for sport": Sanjay Manjrekar urges ICC, BCCI to address Yashasvi Jaiswal's on-field conduct Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has called on the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take a stronger stance on on-field conduct after India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was sanctioned for his altercation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando during the ongoing… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Sanjay Manjrekar slams ICC, BCCI for going soft on disciplinary violations by youngsters Sanjay Manjrekar criticized the ICC and BCCI for their handling of player misconduct. He believes leniency trains young players to repeat such behavior. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faced disciplinary issues recently. Jaiswal was fined for an on-field altercation during a Test match. Sooryavanshi also had a heated exchange after… The Economic Times · Aug 26
IPL generation playing good Test cricket a mystery, says Sanjay Manjrekar Sanjay Manjrekar finds it a mystery how IPL players adapt to Test cricket. Modern batters seamlessly transition from T20s to the longest format of the game. This generation grew up playing T20 cricket and makes technical adjustments. The ability to switch formats defines current Indian players' success. They show patience,… The Economic Times · Aug 20
Bizarre to drop Sanju Samson but great to see Vaibhav Sooryavanshi debut: Sanjay Manjrekar Former batter Sanjay Manjrekar has labelled India's decision to drop Sanju Samson for the second T20 against England as "bizarre." While praising 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's historic debut, Manjrekar questioned Samson's exclusion, suggesting both could have been accommodated. Samson, a T20 World Cup star, was replaced by Sooryavanshi, who impressed in… The Economic Times · Jul 6
Virat Kohli going through difficult time, he just needs to settle his mind: Sanjay Manjrekar 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. The Times of India · Feb 22, 2025
Kohli, Rohit Near Endgame As India Chase Champions Trophy Glory India captain Rohit Sharma and superstar batsman Virat Kohli enter the Champions Trophy this week with intense focus on their dwindling powers and speculation over when they will retire. International Business Times · Feb 18, 2025
'Its never really about economy': Sanjay Manjrekar on Harshit Rana's expensive ODI debut 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 Times of India · Feb 7, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah is like Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar - Sanjay Manjrekar explains how '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. The Times of India · Jan 29, 2025
'AB de Villiers played for wrong franchise in IPL': Sanjay Manjrekar's bold statement NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar made a surprising statement about the legendary AB de Villiers, claiming the South African icon played for the wrong franchise in the Indian Premier League. De Villiers debuted in the IPL in 2008 for Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) and spent three seasons… The Times of India · Jan 27, 2025
'He has a template for success': ODIs offer Virat Kohli a chance to reclaim his form NEW DELHI: As Team India gears up for a three-match ODI series against England starting February 6 in Nagpur, all eyes are on Virat Kohli, who is expected to stick to his tried-and-tested batting approach. The 50-over format, which saw him thrive in the 2023 ODI World Cup, presents the… The Times of India · Jan 9, 2025
'Gautam Gambhir was getting all the credit': Former India cricketer's huge comment on Rohit Sharma's interview NEW DELHI: Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar on Sunday made a massive statement, suggesting that India captain Rohit Sharma's interview on Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney might have been prompted by head coach Gautam Gambhir receiving credit for his exclusion. Rohit opted out of the… The Times of India · Jan 6, 2025
Rohit Sharma being praised for candid admission on team selection Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed opener and right-hand batter Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the playing XI in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jan 4, 2025
Anyone can now just turn up & get Virat Kohli out outside off: Sanjay Manjrekar NEW DELHI: It was the seventh time in 8 outings in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy that star India batter Virat Kohli got dismissed fishing outside off. The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025
The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025 Rohit Sharma not even in 15 names on India's team sheet for Sydney Test Rohit Sharma was dropped from the playing eleven for the series-deciding fifth Test between India and Australia in Sydney. But what came as a bigger surprise for fans was when his name went missing from the 15 players mentioned on the official team sheet.
The Times of India · Jan 3, 2025 'Operation' Rohit Sharma: Why so 'secretive' about it? Asks Sanjay Manjrekar As reported by Timesofindia.com on the eve of the Sydney Test, India captain Rohit Sharma was dropped from the playing eleven for the series-decider against Australia, which began on Friday.
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 'Rohit Sharma given a chance to get into form': Sanjay Manjrekar slams India's cricket culture NEW DELHI: One of the main problems with Indian cricket, according to former player Sanjay Manjrekar, is that every effort is made to get the best players back into form. He criticized captain Rohit Sharma's choice to open after subpar performances in the middle order.
The Times of India · Dec 27, 2024 'Aap hi bol lo fir': Sanjay Manjrekar, Irfan Pathan on-air chat turns ugly over Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal run out. Watch NEW DELHI: Tempers flared up during a post-match chat between former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan over the disastrous Virat Kohli-Yashasvi Jaiswal run out that put India on the backfoot late on the second day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
The Times of India · Dec 26, 2024 'Dropping Shubman Gill is harsh': Sanjay Manjrekar slams Team India NEW DELHI: Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar criticised India's team selection for the Boxing Day Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia on Thursday, calling the decision to drop Shubman Gill "harsh."
The Times of India · Dec 6, 2024 'Unfortunate weakness...': Former Indian cricketer slams Virat Kohli's adamance NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli was dismissed for just 7 runs in the pink-ball Test after falling to a probing delivery from Mitchell Starc, highlighting the right-hander's troubles against deliveries outside off-stump, according to former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar.
The Times of India · Nov 25, 2024 'Your speed gun...': Vinay Kumar responds to Sanjay Manjrekar's '120 kmph' comment NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket Sanjay Manjrekar again rubbed a cricketer the wrong way by dragging the name of Vinay Kumar unnecessarily in a comment on live television.
The Times of India · Nov 22, 2024 'Not for first time & certainly not...': Sanjay Manjrekar doffs hat to Jasprit Bumrah and Co. NEW DELHI: In a stunning start to the latest edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the opening day of the Perth Test saw as many as 17 wickets falling as bowlers wreaked havoc on a grassy and bouncy Optus Stadium track.
The Times of India · Nov 19, 2024 Gavaskar sees CSK, RCB chasing this India player in IPL 2025 auction NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian player Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) might go all out to secure wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.
The Times of India · Nov 16, 2024 'Virat Kohli knows exactly what's going to be planned by Australia' Virat Kohli remains the centre of attraction as India prepare for the opening Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in less than a week's time; and with the batting legend's lean patch, Australian pacers will look to put him under pressure right from the start of the series --…
The Times of India · Nov 14, 2024 'Virat Kohli knows...': Sanjay Manjrekar throws light on Australia gameplan NEW DELHI: As India gear up for the much anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy - a five-Test series for the first time since 1991-92 - the pressure will be on Virat Kohli to strike form.