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 […]

CSK wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson has been in a great patch at his new franchise. In the IPL 2026 season, Samson has emerged as a key performer for CSK. While he is challenging for the Orange Cap, among the top run-getters this season, former India player Sanjay Manjrekar isn’t happy with his physical fitness as […]

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has offered a candid take on Virat Kohli’s evolution in the IPL, suggesting that the star batter’s improved strike rate is largely driven by external pressure and self-awareness. According to Manjrekar, Kohli’s shift in approach over the past few seasons has significantly benefited the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Since IPL 2023, […]

Indian cricket fans were treated to a surprising and entertaining moment when long-time rivals Ravindra Jadeja and Sanjay Manjrekar reunited for a humorous advertisement promoting the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. The collaboration instantly caught attention online, mainly because it cleverly revisited their infamous “bits and pieces” controversy that once dominated cricket discussions across India. For […]

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar commented on Team India star player Tilak Varma after the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match against Zimbabwe. Team India remained in the semi-final race with a 72-run win as well. “Tilak Varma down the order. Good move from India. I’ve seen this guy bat down the order. I […]

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed the tactical switch that paired a right-left opening combination for the India national cricket team in their Super 8 win over the Zimbabwe national cricket team at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, calling it a pivotal move that blunted the visitors’ powerplay plans in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup […]