Shubman Gill has offered a firm and measured response to Sanjay Manjrekar’s recent remarks about Virat Kohli’s international career choices, pushing back against the idea that ODIs are the “easiest” format. Speaking on the eve of India’s three-match ODI series against New Zealand, the Indian ODI and Test captain underlined that success in 50-over cricket […]

Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar believes achieving greatness while batting at the top of the order in the 50-over format is overstated ahead of the India-New Zealand ODI series. He commented on why batting in the top three is much easier in ODIs, compared to the red-ball format, saying (via his Instagram handle): “A lot […]

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has once again stirred debate around Virat Kohli’s Test retirement, drawing comparisons with England great Joe Root and questioning whether the Indian batting icon bowed out of the longest format too early. Manjrekar’s remarks came in the wake of Root’s remarkable resurgence in Test cricket, a phase that has reignited […]

Former India cricketer and analyst Sanjay Manjrekar has delivered a candid assessment of Virat Kohli’s decision to step away from Test cricket, suggesting that the batting great did not fully confront his red-ball struggles before calling time on the format. According to Manjrekar, Kohli’s Test form dipped significantly after 2020, and instead of fighting his […]

Former Indian batter turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar said that Test cricket has been dying and the least-prioritised format for batters now as well. His comments came after India faced a shocking 30-run defeat within three days to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, as well. The hosts were bowled out for […]

Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his belief that Abhishek Sharma will defy common logic in terms of footwork, based on his impressive performances in the ongoing 2025 Asia Cup. Sharma has been in sublime form in the continental tournament, scoring 173 runs at an average of 43.25 and a strike rate of 208.43 in four […]

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has thrown the spotlight on Pakistan’s surprising spin-heavy strategy, calling it a potential stumbling block for India in their Asia Cup 2025 clash on Sunday, September 14, in the UAE. Pakistan, a team historically built on a legacy of fearsome fast bowlers from Imran Khan to Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar, […]

Former Indian cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has sparked debate by claiming that ODI captain Rohit Sharma does not feature in the list of all-time Indian batting greats. Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, Manjrekar argued that while legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli define batting greatness […]

Former Indian cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has once again stirred controversy by leaving Rohit Sharma out of his list of India’s all-time batting greats. Speaking on Doordarshan Sports, Manjrekar argued that while players like Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli naturally belong to this elite group, Rohit does not quite fit […]

Former India batter and cricket expert Sanjay Manjrekar has heaped high praise on MS Dhoni, calling him one of the greatest captains the sport has ever seen. According to Manjrekar, Dhoni’s legacy goes far beyond his records, as he had the rare ability to elevate the players around him and lead an inexperienced side to […]