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'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.
‘Don’t expect the world from Sooryavanshi’: Ganguly urges patience with teenage prodigy
As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stands on the verge of becoming the youngest player to represent India, former captain Sourav Ganguly has issued a passionate appeal for patience, urging fans and experts not to burden the teenage sensation with unrealistic expectations. The 15-year-old batting prodigy, who lit up IPL 2026 with a record-breaking campaign, has earned his maiden India call-up for the T20I tours of Ireland and England and the Asian Games in Japan. Ganguly, however, believes the youngster...
'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.
'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.
'He is a kid': BCCI to bear parents' expenses as Sooryavanshi begins India journey
The BCCI has decided to allow teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany him on the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, with the board set to bear all expenses in a bid to help the 15-year-old adjust to life in the senior Indian team. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the move was aimed at ensuring that the youngster remains comfortable as he transitions from age-group cricket to the demands of international cricket. "As he is a child, we have decided to allow his...
'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.