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"Told Crowd To Behave Because...": Sanjay Manjrekar On Hardik Pandya IPL Booing

When Sanjay Manjrekar schooled the Wankhede crowd to “behave” after they booed the newly-appointed Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya, all he wanted the public to realise that their boorish behaviour targeting a “big stage player”, was unfair. Pandya was jeered at every venue after he was handed captaincy by MI, signalling a controversial end to the successful and popular Rohit Sharma's tenure at the helm. The whole episode had a deep-level impact on Pandya.

"Bowlers Saved Virat Kohli": Sanjay Manjrekar Says India Star Didn't Deserve POTM Award

The T20 World Cup 2024 final continues to produce topics of debate. India's victory against South Africa wasn't a straightforward one, with the bowlers' late heroics pulling the team back into the game. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Arshdeep Singh's death bowling rescued India from a situation where South Africa needed just 30 runs from 30 balls to win the match. But, the Indian team eventually emerged triumphant by 7 runs, thanks to the bowling trio. However, the Player of the Match went to Virat Kohli, much to the surprise of former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar.

Sanjay Manjrekar Snubs Virat Kohli From T20 World Cup Post, Draws Flak On Social Media

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar shared a heartfelt post after the team's T20 World Cup triumph. Taking to social media platform X, Manjrekar credited captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul Dravid, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar for the team's success in the tournament as India ended a 13-year wait to win an ICC title. However, there was no mention of star batter Virat Kohli in Manjrekar's post. Fans were quick to notice the same and blasted the cricketer-turned-commentator for ignoring Kohli, who was named 'Man of the Match' in the final against South Africa.

T20 World Cup Final - "Team Far More Important": Ex-India Star's Brutal Verdict On Virat Kohli's Form

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar is "not concerned" about misfiring Virat Kohli's form as he believes the overall momentum and form of the team is far more important ahead of the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. India's stalwart batter has struggled to boss around the bowlers just like he did while opening for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Since touching down in the USA and the West Indies for the marquee event, Kohli has been enduring a nightmare, chasing shadows of his former self and searching for runs from his bat throughout the marquee event.

"Nice To Have Options But...": Sanjay Manjrekar's Message To India Amid T20 World Cup 2024

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels that India should strive to find the right balance in playing XI according to the conditions that would help them clinch victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup. During the group stage in the United States, India decided to go for three frontline pacers and two spinners. But in the Super 8 stage against Afghanistan, Mohammed Siraj was dropped for Kuldeep Yadav to provide the service of an additional spinner. Hardik Pandya featured as the third pacer, while Shivam Dube provided another seamer option.

"Big Margin Between Jasprit Bumrah And The Rest Around The World": Sanjay Manjrekar

India are fortunate to have a bowler of the calibre of Jasprit Bumrah, who is head and shoulders above the rest in international cricket, feels former batter Sanjay Manjrekar. Bumrah bowled an incisive spell (3/7) to guide India to a convincing 47-run victory over Afghanistan in their opening Super Eights fixture of the T20 World Cup. With the bat, Suryakumar Yadav was the star performer as he slammed a 28-ball 53 to power India to 181 for eight in 20 overs.

'Ramiz Raja To Replace Babar Azam...': Former India Cricketer's Witty Idea For New Pakistan Captain After T20 World Cup Exit

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar joked that Babar Azam should be replaced by former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja as captain. Speaking on Star Sports, Manjrekar came up with the witty idea in a discussion about Pakistan's future, after they were eliminated in the group stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup. A lot of criticism has surrounded Babar Azam's performance and leadership, with many experts calling for the removal of the 29-year-old from captaincy. Manjrekar added to it with a twist of his own.

"Problem With Virat Kohli Is...": Sanjay Manjrekar Triggers Fresh Strike-Rate Row, But With A Twist

Two matches, two poor outings for Team India's 'run-machine' Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cup 2024. As the Indian team gears up for the Group A clash against co-hosts USA, Kohli has been sent a roll-back advice from former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar. The cricketer-turned-pundit hasn't shied away from giving his pieces of advice to Virat, just like he used to do with India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. While Virat has changed his game and become a more attacking player, Manjrekar wants him to revert to his old style for the T20 World Cup 2024.

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"Told Crowd To Behave Because...": Sanjay Manjrekar On Hardik Pandya IPL Booing

"Bowlers Saved Virat Kohli": Sanjay Manjrekar Says India Star Didn't Deserve POTM Award

Sanjay Manjrekar Snubs Virat Kohli From T20 World Cup Post, Draws Flak On Social Media

T20 World Cup Final - "Team Far More Important": Ex-India Star's Brutal Verdict On Virat Kohli's Form

"Nice To Have Options But...": Sanjay Manjrekar's Message To India Amid T20 World Cup 2024

"Big Margin Between Jasprit Bumrah And The Rest Around The World": Sanjay Manjrekar

'Ramiz Raja To Replace Babar Azam...': Former India Cricketer's Witty Idea For New Pakistan Captain After T20 World Cup Exit

"Problem With Virat Kohli Is...": Sanjay Manjrekar Triggers Fresh Strike-Rate Row, But With A Twist