Sanjay Manjrekar has openly criticized the Indian coaching staff amidst the ongoing batting struggles in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The former Indian batter has pointed fingers at the role of the team’s batting coaches, claiming their inefficiency as a key factor in the team’s dismal performances so far.
India began the series on a high with a convincing win at Perth, but the momentum quickly dissipated as the batting order crumbled in subsequent matches. The ongoing Test at Gabba has been no different, with India’s top-order faltering under the pressure of Australia’s fiery bowling attack.
In the first innings, the visitors were reduced to a precarious 51/4, with key players like Shubman Gill (1), Yashasvi Jaiswal (4), Virat Kohli (3), and Rishabh Pant (9) failing to make any significant contributions. The persistent batting failures have drawn sharp criticism from cricket experts, including Sanjay Manjrekar.
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On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the former cricketer didn’t hold back, questioning the effectiveness of India’s batting coaches. “I guess the time has come to scrutinise the role of a batting coach in the Indian team. Why major technical issues have remained unresolved for so long with certain Indian batters?” Sanjay Manjrekar wrote.
I guess the time has come to scrutinise the role of a batting coach in the Indian team. Why major technical issues have remained unresolved for so long with certain Indian batters. @BCCI
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) December 16, 2024
Sanjay Manjrekar’s remarks appear to specifically target unresolved technical flaws, with Virat Kohli’s struggles being a prime example. Kohli, despite scoring a century in Perth, has managed only 7, 11, and 3 in subsequent innings. His recurring dismissal pattern—chasing deliveries outside off stump and edging them to the keeper or slips—has highlighted a glaring issue that remains unaddressed.
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While Sanjay Manjrekar’s critique may seem harsh, it raises valid concerns about the coaching staff’s role in preparing batters to handle such persistent flaws. With India trailing in the series, the spotlight is firmly on the coaching team to find solutions and reignite the batting lineup’s form.
