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Former spinner Harbhajan Singh believes India should have won more trophies during Virat Kohli's reign as a white-ball captain as he had a good bunch of players under him.
Manjrekar labelled Akash's injury as a "glaring example" of the ongoing injury crisis among Indian seamers.
'You are talking about legends like Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Dravid and Virat. Rohit does not fit in there.'
Sanjay Manjrekar feels that India should strive to find the right balance in playing XI
The former skipper called Rohit an "old-school" long-format batter. He added that there will be np competition if Rohit extend his career.
'This format is difficult. You get 10 overs, and you have to play different roles in different phases.'
'I can't come in and say, "I only can do the hero role." I need to be a villain. I need to be a joker. I need to play around".'
India's second day against the West Indies began in heartbreak as Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 175
Terming Suryakumar Yadav "a big temptation", former India player Sanjay Manjrekar on Sunday said deciding on the prolific T20I batter's selection is "one loose end" the home team will need to tie up before the ODI World Cup.
Salman Khan celebrated his 60th birthday on December 27, at his farmhouse in Panvel, on the outskirts of Mumbai, surrounded by close friends and family.
The superlative effort of 4-7 in 2.1 overs against the UAE saw Kuldeep Yadav bagging the man-of-the-match award and at the post-match presentation ceremony he got a chance to express his disappointment and question the logic behind his constant omission from the Playing XI.
'His focus is solely on winning matches, and he's willing to sacrifice personal milestones for the greater good.'
Manjrekar, who has played 37 Tests and 74 ODIs, is one of the most respected cricket analysts and when asked about the legendary duo's future in T20Is post World Cup, he felt that it could be answered by the players themselves or the national chairman of selectors.
The cricket fraternity lavished praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal after the young opener produced a masterful century on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test against England at the Oval on Saturday.
As debates around Jasprit Bumrah's workload continue, Sanjay Manjrekar has taken a firm stance - arguing that the onus lies on the pacer to adapt, not the system.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain termed Ben Stokes' decision to bring Harry Brook into the attack after India declined his offer to end the fourth Test early as "silly".
An irate Mohsin Naqvi ordered Usman Walha's removal 'for the embarrassment caused to the national cricket team and its captain.'
Why did he overbowl Siraj and underbowl Ashwin?
Former England captain Michael Vaughan was on Tuesday after being blocked by ex-Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar on Twitter following a verbal spat over the selection of Ravindra Jadeja.
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah's outstanding performance in the ongoing Test match against Bangladesh.
As India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's workload management has become a topic of debate, former Team India opener Akash Chopra defended the pacer's selective participation in the longest format.
Former Test batsman and noted commentator Sanjay Manjrekar's absence from the BCCI's world feed commentary panel for the recent ODI series against South Africa has raised quite a few eyebrows. Manjrekar, one of the most accomplished voices among Indian experts got embroiled in controversies in recent years for some of his views on air, but not having him in the world feed team has surprised many.
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Jatinder Singh has played 61 ODIs and 64 T20Is for Oman.
Has Suryakumar Yadav eclipsed the legendary A B de Villiers in the T20 format?
Manjrekar however, did flag India's overseas batting fragility.
On his birthday, Suryakumar transformed from a scrutinised captain into a leader in tune with his nation. His bat silenced critics, and his composure off the field earned respect beyond numbers
No Shubhman Gill or Hardik Pandya either in Sanjay Manjrekar's T20 World Cup team.
'Bring the deficit down to about 60 and then take it 10 runs at a time.'
While former Australian opener Matthew Hayden reckons series will go India's way, two former India players believe otherwise.
'He is one guy that India will really want back in the dressing room very quickly.'
Mumbai Cricket Association's members are unhappy with the treatment meted out to former India player Sanjay Manjrekar, who has been sacked as the commentator.
Despite enduring severe cramps that had him hopping in pain and necessitated physio attention, Gill played a key role in anchoring India's chase on a tricky, two-paced surface at Nagpur's Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium.
'Rohit & Agarkar, much better guys to front up for the media.'
The four men, who were accused in the gang-rape and murder of a young veterinarian in Telangana, were shot dead by police on Friday.
Cricket should be seen as a game only and not be mixed with politics, former Indian Test cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said.
The Indian team also made history at Headingley in the series opener, with five centuries scored in a Test match.
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