Sanjay Manjrekar has raised eyebrows over India’s recently announced Test squad for the five-match series against England, calling the selection “strange” while acknowledging that this is clearly a team in transition. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee has signaled a shift in strategy, opting for a youthful, forward-looking squad by leaving out several seasoned campaigners. The […]

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has shared his views on India’s Test team post the Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli era as well. The veteran duo recently announced their retirements from Test cricket, just ahead of the England tour in June as well. Talking on a video posted by himself on Instagram, Sanjay Manjrekar said […]

Former Indian player Sanjay Manjrekar believes Virat Kohli’s struggles to overcome his outside off-stump weakness against the red ball eventually led to his Test retirement. Kohli left everyone surprised by announcing his retirement from Tests on Monday, May 12, as well. Despite his stunning overall Test record with over 9,000 runs and 30 centuries, Kohli […]

Sanjay Manjrekar has been one of the most vocal commentators when it comes to praising batters who strike at a high rate in IPL 2025. Over the course of the season, the former India cricketer has frequently highlighted the value of aggressive intent, celebrating those who’ve maintained strike rates above 200 while also racking up […]

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has sparked fresh debate after leaving Virat Kohli out of his list of top batters for IPL 2025. The former batsman-turned-commentator shared his picks on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, naming the likes of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, but conspicuously omitting the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon. Kohli, […]

Sanjay Manjrekar believes Rohit Sharma’s batting prowess is waning with age, suggesting that the former Mumbai Indians (MI) captain is struggling to maintain his dominance at the crease. Rohit, who played a pivotal role in India’s Champions Trophy triumph, has endured a lackluster start to IPL 2025, scoring just eight runs across two innings, including […]

Former India batter turned veteran commentator Sanjay Manjrekar praised KL Rahul for his steady knocks under pressure in the 2025 Champions Trophy semifinal and the final as well. While talking about his performance in the ICC event, Manjrekar stated that it was his mindset that was holding him back from success as well. Notably, India […]

Sanjay Manjrekar has offered key insights into how Rohit Sharma should approach his batting in India’s high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against Australia. With the match set to take place in Dubai on March 4, all eyes will be on India’s skipper, who has yet to produce a standout performance in the tournament. So […]

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has reignited the Sachin Tendulkar vs. Virat Kohli debate, making a bold claim that Kohli is the superior chaser in ODI cricket. While acknowledging that both are among the greatest ODI batters of all time, Manjrekar believes Kohli has been more effective in high-pressure chases, consistently steering India to victory. […]

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has raised concerns over Virat Kohli’s struggles in ODI cricket, attributing it to a lack of power-hitting ability and diminished confidence since the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While Kohli has maintained his trademark intensity and aggressive body language in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Manjrekar believes it is merely a façade […]