Sanjay Manjrekar News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Full credit to Rajasthan Royals...: Manjrekar hails 14-year-old Suryavanshi's IPL debut
Mumbai, April 20: With Vaibhav Suryavanshi making a memorable debut for Rajasthan Royals' (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed the Pink franchise for unveiling a "new wonder boy".
IPL 2025: Avesh's relentless yorkers brought LSG back in the game they almost lost, says Manjrekar
New Delhi, April 20: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar praised Avesh Khan’s relentless execution of yorkers in the death overs, saying that it single-handedly propelled Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) to secure a narrow two-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Avesh Khan single-handedly won them the game: Sanjay Manjrekar on LSG's pacer heroics final over against RR
New Delhi April 20: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) seamer Avesh Khan's pinpoint yorkers in the death overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR), crediting him for LSG's comeback.
That shot was terrible: Sanjay Manjrekar on Shreyas Iyer's dismissal against Rajasthan Royals
New Delhi April 6: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has reflected on Shreyas Iyer's dismissal and the broader impact it had on Punjab Kings' innings against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday.
IPL 2025: 'It sends wrong message in the dressing room', opines Majarekar on Iyer's dismissal vs RR
New Chandigarh, April 6: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar reflected on Punjab Kings' skipper Shreyas Iyer's dismissal against Rajasthan Royals and its broader impact on the team, saying that the way Iyer was dismissed sends a "wrong message in the dressing room."
Rohit has to push himself every morning because things are slipping away: Sanjay Manjrekar
New Delhi, March 30: Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is "going through a phase". According to Manjrekar, Rohit has reached a stage where he has to "push himself" every morning and train hard because things are slipping away.
They didn't look in race...: Sanjay Manjrekar on Mumbai Indians' performance against Gujarat Titans
New Delhi, March 30: Following the clash against the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar shared his thoughts on the Mumbai Indians' performance in the ninth game of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league.
IPL 2025: 'He is still relying on his natural talent & instincts', Manjrekar shows concerns over Rohit's form
Ahmedabad, March 30: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed concerns over Rohit Sharma's current form. He said that the opener is still "relying on his natural talent and instincts" and pointed out that the Mumbai Indians star is at a stage in his career where he must push himself every morning to be his best.
Yuvraj, Manjrekar hail champion Williamson., 'talented' Ravindra after record-shattering display for NZ
New Delhi, March 5: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar showered praise on New Zealand's record-breaking duo Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra for their sizzling display against South Africa in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy.
Manjrekar hails Axar's performance at number five ahead of Pakistan clash
Mumbai, February 23: Ahead of the India-Pakistan match at the ongoing Champions Trophy, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed Axar Patel for batting well on being promoted to number five by the team management.
Need someone to take wickets in middle overs...: Manjrekar gives verdict on Harshit vs Arshdeep debate
Mumbai, February 23: Ahead of the high-octane clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that pacer Harshit Rana has bowled well with great energy, which makes his presence a much-needed one in the team which has two bowlers, Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh to work their magic with the new ball.
Champions Trophy: '...try mystery spinner Chakravarthy vs Pak', suggests Manjrekar
New Delhi, Feb 22: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed his opinion on the potential playing XI for Sunday's blockbuster clash with Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, proposing for skipper Rohit Sharma to use Varun Chakravarthy as a mystery spinner to outsmart the arch-rivals.
Champions Trophy: Gill gives impression of being around for 10-15 years, says Manjrekar
New Delhi, Feb 21: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes vice-captain Shubman Gill gives the impression of someone who will be around international for 10-15 more years, something which Shreyas Iyer doesn't give vibes of.
Gill looks set for long haul, Iyer doesn't: Manjrekar on India's batting future
Dubai, February 21: Shubman Gill is built for the long run, and even operating at just 60 per cent is enough for him to notch up a century--something he showcased in India's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh. This is the view of Sanjay Manjrekar, who believes Gill exudes the presence of a player set to dominate for the next 10-15 years, unlike Shreyas Iyer, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Can Rohit Sharma deliver consistently? Sanjay Manjrekar weighs in on possibility
New Delhi, February 10: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar weighed in on about India captain Rohit Sharma's proficiency in performing constantly as he did in 2019.
Manjrekar calls Gill lambi race ka ghoda, rates Iyer's blistering knock '10/10'
New Delhi, February 7: Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar picked Shubman Gill as the player who will be around for a long time in Indian cricket. Apart from Gill's masterclass, Manjrekar was also impressed by Shreyas Iyer's "flawless" stroke play and rated his belligerent 59(36) 10/10 on "quality."
Its never really about economy...: Manjrekar weighs in on Harshit Rana's impactful yet expensive ODI debut
New Delhi, February 7: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar believes that the economy of debutant Harshit Rana against England in the opening ODI in Nagpur can be overlooked and it's the impact he made with three crucial wickets in "many ways" sealing the game for India, that needs to be focused on.
Pattern, Coincidence or Flaw? Manjrekar weighs in on Samson's recent pull shot struggle
New Delhi, February 4: Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar decoded Sanju Samson's pattern of dismissal in the recently concluded T20I series against England.
Manjrekar wants Samson to be allowed long patch of failures
Mumbai, February 2: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar backed wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson to be allowed "long patch of failures" because of the impact he can make when he is in form.
Just like Bumrah in Tests, SKY is the best player in India's T20I team: Manjrekar
Mumbai, Jan 30: Renowned for his ability to hit across 360 degrees, Suryakumar Yadav is the best player in India's T20I team, just like ICC Player of the Year 2024 Jasprit Bumrah is in the Test team, opines former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar. Surya is one of the most inspiring stories in Indian cricket, of a player who made his national team debut at age 30 and is just three years rose to be the captain of India's T20I team.
Rohit can decide when to retire, though it's up to selectors too, says Manjrekar
New Delhi, Jan 17: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said he has a strong belief in Rohit Sharma having the autonomy to decide when he retires from international cricket, though he thinks the selectors could also have a say in it.
Manjrekar urges Virat Kohli to play County Championship in UK ahead of England series
Mumbai, January 17: Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar had a word of advice for star batter Virat Kohli, struggling with his form, saying that he should play the County Championship in the UK ahead of the Test tour of England this year and just needs to play a lot of red-ball cricket to find his groove back.
Rohit is not making enough sacrifices....: Sanjay Manjrekar on Indian skipper's Test future
Mumbai, January 8: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that the Indian skipper will have to work hard on his defence and counter-attacking game ahead of the England Test tour later this year, noting that he is not making enough "sacrifices" for "one final burst" in his career like legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid did.
Sanjay Manjrekar praises Rohit Sharma for his candid admission on team selection
Sydney, January 4: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed opener and right-hand batter Rohit Sharma's decision to drop himself from the playing XI in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Kohli has tried everything, now there's self-doubt: Manjrekar
New Delhi, Jan 4: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar weighed in on Virat Kohli’s ongoing struggles against deliveries outside the off-stump, following Kohli’s dismissal on Day 2 of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney.