Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Virat Kohli has finally cracked the code of modern T20 batting, pointing to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star’s outstanding IPL 2026 campaign as proof of his remarkable evolution. Kohli played a pivotal role in RCB’s successful title defence, capping off the season with an unbeaten match-winning 75 against the […]

Rajasthan Royals’ bid to reach the IPL 2026 final ended in heartbreak on May 29 in New Chandigarh, where Gujarat Titans sealed a convincing seven-wicket win in Qualifier 2. But even after the defeat, one tactical decision by RR has continued to draw attention, with former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar openly questioning the franchise’s handling […]

Chennai Super Kings’ struggles in the IPL have continued for a third straight season, and former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes the franchise now urgently needs major changes to revive its dominance. Once considered the gold standard of consistency in the tournament, CSK have failed to qualify for the playoffs since IPL 2024, finishing fifth […]

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s success in IPL 2026 has come from functioning as a complete unit rather than relying entirely on Virat Kohli. Ahead of the high-voltage Qualifier 1 clash against the Gujarat Titans in Dharamsala, Manjrekar warned that RCB could face problems if Kohli tries to shoulder too much […]

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been one of the breakout stars of IPL 2026, but former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes the league’s Impact Player rule may be limiting how young talents like him develop in the long run. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals sensation has scored 583 runs in 14 matches and played a crucial role in […]

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has raised fresh concerns about the IPL’s Impact Player rule, questioning whether it is hindering the development of young Indian cricketers. Speaking on Sportstar’s Insight Edge podcast, Manjrekar used the example of emerging Rajasthan Royals talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to explain why he believes the rule could hurt the long-term growth […]

Virat Kohli has rarely looked out of rhythm during IPL 2026, but the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star suddenly finds himself under pressure after registering back-to-back ducks at a crucial stage of the tournament. Despite RCB remaining firmly in the playoff race, Kohli’s brief dip in form has become one of the biggest talking points of […]

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the Mumbai Indians management to consider a major leadership shake-up after their disappointing IPL 2026 campaign ended in playoff elimination. Following MI’s heartbreaking last-ball defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Manjrekar suggested that Jasprit Bumrah could be the ideal candidate to take over the captaincy from Hardik Pandya. Mumbai […]

Former India player-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has faced criticism for his love-hate relationship with cricketers, stemming from his commentary as well. He said ‘bits and pieces’ remarks on Ravindra Jadeja, which didn’t go down well with many. Now, he shared how Virat Kohli is very “sensitive to criticism”. “That is very important to him (staying private). […]

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has raised serious questions over the Rajasthan Royals’ decision to appoint Riyan Parag as captain for IPL 2026, stating that the move “makes no sense” from a cricketing standpoint. While Rajasthan have managed a fairly competitive season so far, Manjrekar believes the franchise’s prolonged backing of Parag remains puzzling, especially […]