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‘Out of form and fitness a concern’: Manjrekar blasts Rohit Sharma's ODI selection

Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned the BCCI selectors' decision to include Rohit Sharma in the ODI squad over in-form youngsters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan. He believes the selectors are failing to prioritize Indian cricket's future, arguing that Jaiswal and Sudharsan have earned their spots with strong performances, while Rohit's form and fitness are questionable.

Times of India 11d ago

'Gill had better credentials than Iyer': Manjrekar explains why Shubman missed out

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Shubman Gill had stronger cricketing credentials than Shreyas Iyer to become India's next T20I captain, but feels the Gujarat Titans skipper lost out because of the difficulty in fitting him into the playing XI. The former batter's remarks came shortly after chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced Iyer as India's new T20 captain for the upcoming series against Ireland and England, ending Suryakumar Yadav's tenure just months after he led India to...

Times of India 3d ago

‘I'm confused about his career’: Manjrekar fires shots at Bumrah's workload management

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed concern over Jasprit Bumrah's international availability, saying he would like to see the star fast bowler commit more consistently to Indian cricket after his latest workload-related break. Bumrah was recently named in India's 15-member squad for the Asian Games in Japan, where Shreyas Iyer will lead the side in September. However, the pace spearhead has been rested for the upcoming T20I tours of Ireland and England in June and July.

Times of India 2d ago

'A lot of Indians have struggled': Manjrekar bats for more foreign captains in IPL

Former India cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has backed the appointment of more overseas captains in the Indian Premier League ( IPL), stressing that franchises should focus on leadership ability rather than nationality when choosing their skipper. Speaking on the Sportstar podcast, Manjrekar said the performance of Indian captains in recent seasons shows that nationality alone does not guarantee success. "I think we've also seen a lot of Indian captains struggle.

Times of India 8d ago

'Nice way to put it': Manjrekar rejects captaincy burden theory behind Pant's poor form

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Rishabh Pant's batting struggles in IPL 2026 cannot be explained solely by the pressures of captaincy, saying something has clearly gone wrong with the wicketkeeper-batter's game after a difficult season with Lucknow Super Giants. Pant was relieved of LSG's captaincy duties last week after the franchise finished at the bottom of the 10-team table. His individual form also came under scrutiny, with the left-hander managing only 312 runs in 14 innings.

Times of India 8d ago

'Would not be a great idea': Manjrekar on sending Sooryavanshi overseas too soon

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's sensational IPL 2026 campaign has sparked a growing debate over whether the 15-year-old batting prodigy should be fast-tracked into India's senior T20I side. The teenager from Bihar's Samastipur took the tournament by storm, smashing 776 runs in 16 matches at a staggering strike rate of 237.31. He also rewrote the record books by hitting 72 sixes during the season, finishing as the Orange Cap winner and the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

Times of India 8d ago

'Tendulkar grew up in a different era': Manjrekar amid calls for Sooryavanshi's India debut

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's record-shattering IPL 2026 campaign has sparked one of Indian cricket's biggest selection debates. The 15-year-old batting sensation from Bihar's Samastipur amassed 776 runs in 16 matches at a staggering strike rate of 237.31, while smashing a record 72 sixes during the season. The extraordinary run has prompted calls from several former cricketers for Sooryavanshi to be fast-tracked into the Indian team.

Times of India 7d ago