Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten 131 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, helping India reach 288/2 and earning high praise for his spin-playing technique.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar criticized India's T20I approach after their 0-4 series loss to England. He stated that sacking coach Gautam Gambhir or captain Shreyas Iyer wouldn't solve the issue, attributing the poor performance to inadequate preparation for overseas conditions, influenced by IPL performances.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes retired from international cricket, a decision backed by former India captain Ajay Jadeja who cited Stokes' principles. The retirement follows a decorated career including the 2019 ODI World Cup win and a recent London nightclub controversy from which Stokes was cleared. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar expressed sadness, calling it the end of an era.
India suffered a 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland, prompting former batter Sanjay Manjrekar to advocate for a specialist middle-order batter and the return of Shubman Gill, citing the team's over-reliance on all-rounders and struggle on seamer-friendly pitches.
India's T20I series loss to Ireland intensifies calls for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut, pressuring Sanju Samson, who failed to impress in the opener, with Sanjay Manjrekar noting Samson must be cautious with Sooryavanshi 'breathing down his neck'
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to return for India's ODI series against England starting July 14. Former batter Sanjay Manjrekar suggested focusing on future players over veterans like Sharma for the 2027 World Cup.
Rohit Sharma is set to return for India's ODI series against England starting July 14. Discussions have emerged regarding his participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, with former batter Sanjay Manjrekar advocating for a focus on younger talent and the future of Indian cricket.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should have been benched for an on-field altercation with Sri Lanka A's Vishen Halambage, despite provocation. The incident occurred after Sri Lanka A won a Super Over match.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed for India A in Sri Lanka, scoring 44 off 22 balls. Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar praised his versatility, suggesting he has potential beyond T20 cricket.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest for T20I tours of Ireland and England.
Sanjay Manjrekar questions Jasprit Bumrah's selective availability for India, citing concerns over his commitment to national team duties amid workload management and recent rest periods.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-breaking IPL 2026 season has ignited a debate about his inclusion in the Indian cricket team. While some former cricketers advocate for fast-tracking him, others, like Sanjay Manjrekar, urge caution, emphasizing the difference between T20 and red-ball cricket and the importance of the player's own aspirations.
Sanjay Manjrekar believes Rishabh Pant's batting slump in IPL 2026 is due to deeper issues than captaincy pressure. Pant was relieved of his LSG captaincy after the team finished last, scoring only 312 runs in 14 innings.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar supports appointing overseas captains in the IPL, arguing that leadership ability should trump nationality. He noted that some Indian captains have struggled, while foreign players like David Warner and Pat Cummins have succeeded. Manjrekar also acknowledged the commercial benefits of Indian captains for franchise branding.
Debate is growing over whether 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be fast-tracked into India's senior T20I side after his sensational IPL 2026 campaign, where he smashed 776 runs and won MVP.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar expressed concerns about the IPL's Impact Player rule, arguing it hinders the development of young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by creating one-dimensional players. He believes cricketers should contribute across disciplines.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar expressed concerns about the IPL's Impact Player rule, suggesting it hinders the development of young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by creating one-dimensional players.
Sanjay Manjrekar expressed fatigue over discussions about MS Dhoni's potential final game for CSK, stating the franchise should prioritize performance over emotional attachment. He believes Dhoni's age and fitness struggles made fitting him into the squad a mistake.
Sanjay Manjrekar expresses concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's limited role as an Impact Player in IPL 2026. He argues that restricting the 15-year-old to just batting hinders his overall cricketing development, emphasizing the importance of fielding experience and pressure situations for a complete cricketer.
Sanjay Manjrekar expresses concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's limited role as an Impact Player in IPL 2026. He argues that restricting the 15-year-old to just batting hinders his overall cricketing development, emphasizing the importance of fielding experience and pressure situations for a complete cricketer.
Sanjay Manjrekar expresses concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's limited role as an Impact Player in IPL 2026. He argues that restricting the 15-year-old to just batting hinders his overall cricketing development, emphasizing the importance of fielding experience and pressure situations for a complete cricketer.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Virat Kohli is “very sensitive to criticism” despite often saying he ignores outside noise. Manjrekar revealed Kohli sometimes became “cold” towards him after negative remarks. He added criticism may motivate Kohli to perform better. Manjrekar also praised Kohli’s aggressive leadership in Test cricket, calling him one of India’s greatest captains during his successful tenure.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Virat Kohli's elite fitness culture sets a benchmark that Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav may have fallen short of. Manjrekar suggested that a decline in physical conditioning, particularly after 30, has made things harder for Rohit and Suryakumar, impacting their performance, especially in T20 cricket.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Virat Kohli's elite fitness culture sets a benchmark that Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav may have fallen short of. Manjrekar suggested that a decline in physical conditioning, particularly after 30, has made things harder for Rohit and Suryakumar, impacting their performance, especially in T20 cricket.
