Sanjay Manjrekar News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Manjrekar calls India's pitch selection in 2023 WC final a "blunder"
Mumbai, December 26: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that the pitch chosen by Team India for the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia was a "blunder", being critical of the captain-coach duo of Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid for controlling off-field stuff "a little too much".
"Kind of team Virat had, they should've won 3-4 trophies": Harbhajan Singh
Mumbai (Maharashtra), December 23: Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that during Virat Kohli's reign as a white-ball captain, Indian batting legend should have secured more trophies.
Rohit Sharma reflects on India's first T20 CWC 2007 triumph, says "we felt we would continue our winning ways"
New Delhi, December 23: India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma shared a nostalgic moment recalling being part of the team during the 2007 T20 World Cup victory at just 20 years old. Rohit noted that winning the trophy gave them the confidence to extend their winning streak.
Tests results reveal the true health of nation's cricket: Manjrekar following India's white-ball success against South Africa
New Delhi, December 20: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar rued India's whitewash series loss to South Africa in the Test leg of the home series, saying that the results in the format reflect the proper health of a nation's cricket and issues surrounding must be addressed on a priority basis.
Rohit Sharma does not fit in 'All Time Indian Batting Great' list: Manjrekar
New Delhi, Sep 9: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar does not include Rohit Sharma in the list of India's all-time batting greats, citing that the opener is an excellent batter in limited-overs cricket, but the red-ball format has more weightage when we talk about 'All Time Indian Batting Great'.
Shreyas Iyer not making India's T20I squad for Asia Cup is just shocking: Sanjay Manjrekar
New Delhi, August 23: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his feelings on batter Shreyas Iyer's omission from the upcoming Asia Cup squad, saying that it is "shocking" not to include him for the forthcoming tournament.
Shreyas Iyer not making to India's Asia Cup squad is just shocking: Sanjay Manjrekar
New Delhi, Aug 23: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar slammed the choice of selectors for leaving out Shreyas Iyer from India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, saying that his exclusion from the T20 multi-nation tournament is 'just shocking'.
Taking 20 wickets should be India's main goal: Manjrekar feels Kuldeep has to come in for fifth Test
New Delhi, July 29: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes India's main goal should be to get 20 wickets, and for that to happen in Jasprit Bumrah's absence, Kuldeep Yadav has to return in the XI for the final Test against England at The Oval, scheduled to begin on Thursday.
Manjrekar slams Ben Stokes for spoiled kid behaviour against Sundar-Jadeja after India's refusal for early draw
Manchester, July 28: Following Team India's hard-fought draw at Manchester during the fourth Test against England, the former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed the Team India for producing "warriors" every match and slammed the English skipper Ben Stokes for behaving like a "spoiled kid" as the visitors refused to draw the match without their all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar getting to their centuries.
India has forced Stokes to rethink his approach and leadership style: Manjrekar after draw at Old Trafford
New Delhi, July 28: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar stated that India's fighting batting effort at Old Trafford to salvage a draw from the jaws of a defeat has forced England captain Ben Stokes to rethink his leadership style.
Rahul and Gill need to regroup and get back into rhythm on Day 5: Manjrekar
New Delhi, July 27: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes that overnight batters KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill will need to regroup and find their rhythm again when they come to bat on the fifth day at Old Trafford.
Manjrekar slams India's quite poor selections, urges management to dump inclination towards bowling all-rounders
Mumbai, July 27: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar slammed Team India management for poor selection choices during the ongoing Test series against England, pointing out that the team needs to "dump their inclination" of playing a bowler just because he can offer a little something with the bat.
Manjrekar hails KL Rahul for his mental stamina during tour of England
Mumbai, July 27: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed opener KL Rahul for showing his "mental stamina" and consistency throughout the series, with many of his knocks coming while trying to save the match for his side.
Manjrekar hails Gill-KL's ability to dig deep, bat with restraint on 4th day of Manchester Test
Manchester, July 27: Following a gripping day four of the Manchester Test, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed KL Rahul and Shubman Gill for their unbeaten 174-run partnership, lauding their ability to "dig deep and bat with restraint".
Couple of inches made the difference between a confident stroke and soft dismissal, says Manjrekar on Jaiswal's dismissal
Manchester, July 26: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal in the second innings of ongoing fourth Test against England resulted from a minor difference in the ball which took him out, which made the difference between a confident stroke and soft dismissal.
Gill has been thrown into deep end as captain: Manjrekar decodes India's shambolic outing in Manchester
New Delhi, July 26: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels Shubman Gill, who is carrying "immense responsibility" on his shoulders, has been thrown into the deep end during his first captaincy assignment in England.
Even when he's bowling at 130, Bumrah is India's best seam bowler: Sanjay Manjrekar
Manchester, July 26: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted the current predicament around the "genius" Jasprit Bumrah and his fall from grace with the passage of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. With Bumrah seemingly losing his mojo, Manjrekar has classified the 31-year-old as the "best seam" bowler, even if he bowls at 130kph.
Manjrekar feels India hard done by weather gods; feels Kamboj showed signs of potential
New Delhi, July 25: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes India were hard done by Manchester's weather at Old Trafford and should be "glad" to end the second day with two wickets in the fourth Test against England in Manchester.
Gill missing Pant's presence on field: Sanjay Manjrekar analyses India's performance in Manchester
New Delhi, July 25: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Shubman Gill's captaincy is a "work in progress" and that he has missed the presence of his deputy, Rishabh Pant, on the field, which resonated in his failed review on the second day of the fourth Test in Manchester.
'India were a bit hard done by weather gods': Manjrekar on change in pitch conditions in Manchester
New Delhi, July 25: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar while analysing the change in pitch dynamics on Day 2 of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and stated that India were "bit hard done by the weather gods" as the "pitch eased up and the skies cleared" during England innings.
4th Test: These are moments you remember 50 years from now, says Manjrekar on Pant batting with injury
Manchester, July 24: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised vice-captain Rishabh Pant's brave decision to walk out and bat despite a fractured right foot on day two of ongoing fourth Test against England, adding that this will be one of those moments which will be remembered by the cricketing world for 50 years.
Grounded, academic type, prepares diligently...: Manjrekar hails Sudharsan's fifty at Manchester
Mumbai, July 24: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed young left-hander Sai Sudharsan for his fine half-century on day one of fourth Manchester Test against England, saying that he seems like a Test player who is "grounded, academic type and prepares diligently."
What stands out is....: Manjrekar highlights reasons for Jaiswal's overseas success
Mumbai, July 24: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal for his strong run in Test cricket outside Asia, pointing out how playing the ball late, decisive footwork and hunger for runs have contributed to his fine run away from home, particularly in South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia (SENA) conditions.
4th Test: Rahul and Jaiswal showed excellent defensive technique, says Manjrekar
Mumbai, July 24: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has said that openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal showed excellent defensive technique and strong minds as they went unseparated in the morning session on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford in Manchester.
4th Test: This quietens all those who think Indians can bat only on flat pitches or against weak attacks, says Manjrekar
Mumbai, July 24: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has complemented the Indian batters for the way they batted on the opening day of the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series and said that their performance was proof that they can only score on flat pitches or against weak attacks.
Indian seamers not staying fit long enough is serious issue: Sanjay Manjrekar
New Delhi, July 23: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes the struggles of Indian seamers to stay fit for a long time have become a "serious issue" and need to be tackled "properly".
After setback at Lord's, we might see the best of captain Gill in Manchester: Manjrekar
New Delhi, July 21: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has rallied behind skipper Shubman Gill's leadership skills to bounce back from 1-2 down in the upcoming fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester.
He was always my...: Sanjay Manjrekar backs Sai Sudharsan for no.3 batting spot
New Delhi, July 20: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar suggested that Sai Sudharsan should have been given more chances to play at number 3 in the Indian batting order, especially considering the favourable conditions of flat pitches and a weak English bowling attack.
He just needs to focus...run-making machine will start again: Manjrekar lauds Gill ahead of Fourth Test against England
New Delhi, July 19: Team India may have narrowly lost the third Test at Lord's, but the mood in the camp remains optimistic as the players gear up for the fourth match in Manchester on July 23. One name that continues to dominate conversations both for his leadership and batting is Shubman Gill. The young captain has shown promise, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes Gill is capable of bouncing back with a strong performance.
Manjrekar identifies factors behind India trailing 1-2 against England despite playing good brand of cricket
New Delhi, July 18: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar dissected India's tactical ploy and underscored the factors conspiring against them, allowing England to lead 2-1 in the five-match series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, even after playing a good brand of cricket, reported ESPNcricinfo.
Gill being fired up at Lord's didn't have the right effect on his batting returns, says Manjrekar
New Delhi, July 18: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes that skipper Shubman Gill showing his fiery side while being in a verbal exchange with England opener Zak Crawley didn’t have the right effect on his batting returns in the Lord’s Test, which the tourists’ lost by 22 runs.
Virat was ready for scrap, never seen it with Gill: Manjrekar on heated exchange at Lord's
New Delhi, July 18: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes India captain Shubman Gill's batting was affected after he had a go at England players in the final moments of Day 3 of the third Test at Lord's, reported ESPNcricinfo.
Close to perfection...: Manjrekar hails KL Rahul's form during England tour
London, July 15: Following India's loss to England in the third Lord's Test, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed opener KL Rahul for his consistency in the series, saying that watching him bat is the "biggest satisfaction" he has received from the ongoing tour as an analyst and ex-cricketer.
Showing his greatness in different ways...: Manjrekar hails Bumrah's performance at Lord's
Mumbai, July 15: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed Jasprit Bumrah's performance across both the innings during the third Test against England at Lord's, saying that "showing his greatness in different ways" has become a part of the bowler's legacy.
KL Rahul's form is a massive takeaway for India: Sanjay Manjrekar
New Delhi, July 15: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes that opener KL Rahul's form in the ongoing Test series against England is the biggest takeaway for the visitors.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Team India's selection calls, backs Sai Sudharsan for No. 3 role
New Delhi, July 9: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has raised questions over some of the selection decisions made by the Indian team management during the second Test against England, particularly the omission of young batter Sai Sudharsan after just one match.
Jadeja was disappointing, final-day Test pitch had rough patches for him to exploit: Manjrekar
New Delhi June 25: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has come out in support of India's seamers following team's five-wicket defeat to England in the first Test at Leeds but did not hold back when it came to assessing Ravindra Jadeja's performance.
They simply played old-fashioned, sensible Test cricket: Sanjay Manjrekar reflects on Duckett-Crawley 188 opening stand
New Delhi June 25: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauded England's clinical performance on the final day of the first test against India at Headingley, Leeds. He praised England batters Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley for their brilliant 188 opening stand.
Stokes-led England shattered taboo of chasing high scores in final innings of Test: Manjrekar
New Delhi, June 25: After England chased down 371 to beat India by five wickets in the first Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauded the Ben Stokes-led side for shattering a long-standing conventional wisdom of acing successful chases in the final innings of a Test match.
Bring Kuldeep back, Thakur has to go out for second Test: Manjrekar
New Delhi, June 25: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes time is ripe for the visitors' to play Kuldeep Yadav at the expense of Shardul Thakur in the second Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at Edgbaston, starting on July 2, citing that the recent hot weather in England also makes for ideal conditions to play two spinners.