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“By Failing In His Last Two Matches…”: Ex-India Star’s ‘Tongue In Cheek’ Take On Tilak Varma’s Asia up call-up | Cricket News

File image of Indian cricket team star Tilak Varma© X (Twitter)Tilak Varma's inclusion in India's Asia Cup 2023 squad was a proof that if one has potential, reaching great heights in your field is always possible. The left-handed batter showed potential in the T20I series against West Indies in the middle-order and he was justly rewarded. In a line-up full of right-handed starts, Varma provides variety though he lacks experience. Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar praised Varma's inclusion and made a tongue in cheek remark. "Yes, because he is in hot form. Look at his domestic career, he's got the numbers to merit a call for India. And also, tongue in cheek, he is also getting ready for 50 overs cricket by failing in his last two matches in the T20 format."So he is getting ready for 5...
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Suryakumar Yadav Is “One Loose End India Need To Tie”: Sanjay Manjrekar On ODI World Cup Squad | Cricket News

File photo of Suryakumar Yadav.© AFPTerming Suryakumar Yadav "a big temptation", former India player Sanjay Manjrekar on Sunday said deciding on the prolific T20I batter's selection is "one loose end" the home team will need to tie up before the ODI World Cup. While Suryakumar has been dominating the T20 format for a while now, he has not quite lived up to the expectations in the 50-over game, the World Cup of which will be hosted by India in October-November. Speaking to Star Sports, Manjrekar shared his opinion on whether Suryakumar should play in the tournament."I think most issues seem to address that the batter is in pretty good form. India of course have to ponder on the Suryakumar Yadav case because 50 overs cricket is not quite making the same impact but he will be such a big te...
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Hardik Pandya’s Form Concerns Ex-India Star Ahead Of World Cup, Drops Yuvraj Singh Reference | Cricket News

Sanjay Manjrekar has raised doubts over Hardik Pandya's role in the Indian team.© AFPFormer India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has raised doubts over Hardik Pandya's role in the team for the World Cup. Manjrekar feels Hardik, who has been rested for the ongoing T20I series against Ireland, would need to contribute with both bat and ball to increase India's chances of winning the marquee event. To further back his claim, Manjrekar pointed out how Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina chipped in with crucial contributions with both bat and ball during India's World Cup triumph in 2011."Hardik Pandya's form is a bit of a concern. He has to do a lot of heavy work at the World Cup. You need him as an all-rounder and not just as a batter. So you need at least 6-7 overs per game. When India won the 2011 Wo...
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Shubman Gill-Yashasvi Jaiswal Match Huge T20I Record, Former India Star Heaps Praise | Cricket News

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill registered 165-run stand in 4th T20I© TwitterThe young opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill matched an all-time record in Indian cricket as the duo stitched an opening stand of 165 runs in the 4th T20I against West Indies in Florida, making the run-chase of 179 easy with their attacking strokes. KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma had also stitched a 165-run stand against Sri Lanka for the opening wicket at Indore in 2017. Seeing the pairing of Gill and Jaiswal script history, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took to X (formerly Twitter) to sing their praises.The highest partnership for India in T20Is is by Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson, who stitched a 176-run second wicket stand against Ireland last year. The highest-ever partnership in T20Is ...
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Sanjay Manjrekar Picks Real Match-Winner In 3rd T20I. It’s Not Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket News

The Indian cricket team returned to winning ways in the 3rd T20I against West Indies, after losing the first two matches. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma's blitzkrieg with the bat impressed everyone but it was Kuldeep Yadav's 3-wicket-haul that left a bigger impression on former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar. In fact, Manjrekar feels it was Kuldeep who was the 'real match-winner' for the Indian. For the record, the player of the match award went to Suryakumar for his explosive 44-ball 83 on Tuesday.After a number of misses, Suryakumar finally produced a hit, guiding Team India to a crucial 7-wicket win. But, for Manjrekar, the foundation was laid by Kuldeep whose 3 wickets in the match prevented West Indies from crossing the 160-run mark."Surya was brilliant again but Kuldeep the re...
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“Give Him A Chance In Test”: Ex-India Star’s ‘Mark Wood’ Compliment For Umran Malik | Cricket News

Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the selectors to give a chance to Umran Malik in Tests.© AFPFormer India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the selectors to give a chance to tearaway pacer Umran Malik in Test cricket. Umran, who impressed everyone with his pace in the Indian Premier League, has already represented India in white-ball cricket, but is yet to wear the whites for the team. He has not been selected for the two-match Test series against West Indies. Umran had a below-par season in the IPL this year but Manjrekar feels that Umran can "be an X-factor" in the longest format of the game due to his pace.Manjrekar drew comparison between Umran and England pacer Mark Wood, who made an instant impact in the third Ashes Test against Australia last week."I believe if you have to pick Umran, ...
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Yuzvendra Chahal Or Kuldeep Yadav? Ex-India Star Picks First-Choice Spinner For ICC World Cup 2023 | Cricket News

Yuzvendra Chahal (L) and Kuldeep Yadav© AFPThe ICC World Cup 2023 is less than 100 days away but questions remain over India's spin attack going into the competition. While Ravindra Jadeja is considered to be a valuable all-rounder option, Ravichandran Ashwin is a name that has been doing the rounds. The two other big options for India are Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal – two bowlers who have excelled in white-ball cricket. Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar was asked about his choice for the spin attack and he made it clear that it is very unlikely that Chahal and Kuldeep will play together.“I don't think so (playing two wrist spinners). Very rarely it can happen depending on the opposition. If there is a real weakness in the opposition to play wrist spin, then you ...
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On WTC Final Dismissal, Ex-India Star Compares Rohit Sharma With ‘Prime’ Virat Kohli | Cricket News

Sanjay Manjrekar feels that Rohit Sharma "got a little greedy to pick up a few runs".© BCCIFormer India batter Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his disappointment over Rohit Sharma's dismissal in the second innings of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. On Day 4, Australia set India a mammoth target of 444 after declaring their second innings with a score of 270/8 on the board. India captain Rohit and Shubman Gill got off to a good start before the latter was undone by a controversial catch from Cameron Green at gully. Rohit (43) stitched a brief stand with Cheteshwar Pujara (27) before throwing away his wicket, while trying to sweep Nathan Lyon.Manjrekar feels that Rohit "got a little greedy to pick up a few runs", adding that there was a lapse in concentration as well...
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‘Ajinkya Rahane Can’t Be Called Man In Crisis’: Ex-India Star’s Big Statement | Cricket News

Sanjay Manjrekar feels calling Ajinkya Rahane as 'crisis man' would be too far fetched.© AFPAjinkya Rahane's return to the Indian team for the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia has been a topic of debate withing the cricketing folklore. Rahane, who dropped from the team after the two-match Test series against New Zealand in January 2022, was recalled to the side after his exploits in the domestic circuit, as well as the Indian Premier League. On his return to the side, Rahane scored a gritty 89 to lead India's fightback against a dominanat Australian side. During his knock, Rahane also went past the milestone of 5,000 Test runs.While the batter has been receiving praise from all corners, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar feels calling Rahane as 'crisis man...
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Sanjay Manjrekar, Tom Moody Pick Pakistan Players Who Would Have Excelled In IPL | Cricket News

File photo of Shaheen Afridi© TwitterPakistan cricketers took part in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) way back in 2008 but they were banned from the competition due to the political tension between their country and India. In the first season, names like Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul and Kamran Akmal took part in the competition and fans have always wondered which modern stars would have found lucrative contracts in a “perfect world”. Former cricketers Tom Moody and Sanjay Manjrekar were asked about their choices and they gave some interesting answers.“Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, Rizwan and Shadab Khan. They have got a number of terrific players, particularly in this format of the game. Shaheen would be your No.1 pick, he would be box office,” Former Sunrisers Hyderab...