Sanjay Manjrekar goes to war with Ravi Shastri on LIVE TV!! Another BCCI ban incoming?

Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar made an intriguing remark about toss presentations ahead of the IPL 2025 match between the Gujarat Titans and the Mumbai Indians. The cricketer-turned-commentator took a dig at Ravi Shastri for being 'too loud' at the toss but praised Ian Bishop for his balanced approach.

Ravi Shastri is known for his energetic introductions during coin tosses. His charismatic delivery adds excitement for fans. Shastri has hosted a few tosses in the ongoing Indian Premier League season. His most recent appearance at the toss came during the match between CSK and RCB in Chennai on Friday.

That's What You Get with Ian Bishop - Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar took a subtle dig at Ravi Shastri before the match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on Saturday, March 29. During a discussion on Star Sports, Manjrekar said that Ian Bishop’s style helps commentators better understand the captain’s mindset.

“That's what you get with Ian Bishop,” said Manjrekar at a Star Sports show.

“You won't get noise but some good questions that actually make our job easier because he (Hardik Pandya) has told exactly his mindset. That is going to be the big change for him. Last season was tough, this season he will come as more accepted. Shubman Gill addressed the Jos Buttler question, so well done to Bish,” he added.

Ian Bishop posed insightful questions to the captains during the match between GT and MI. He asked Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya about his mindset this season, given a more positive environment compared to last year. Bishop also asked Shubman Gill about Jos Buttler’s batting position.

Sanjay Manjrekar's Remark Sparks Speculation About Ravi Shastri Among Fans

Sanjay Manjrekar did not directly mention Ravi Shastri, but his remark quickly caught the attention of fans on social media. Many speculated that he was referring to the former India head coach.

"Sanjay Manjarekar Just Said about the Toss in #GTvMI "That's what you get with Ian Bishop, you don't get the biggest loudest crowd, but you get the right questions and that makes our jobs easier." Was he targeting Ravi Shastri?" asked a X user.

“Sanjay Manjrekar said on pre-match show: “That's what you get with Ian Bishop, a good question, not the noise.” Who was he referring to?” asked another.

Mumbai Indians Suffer Second Consecutive Defeat in IPL 2025

Gujarat Titans secured a 36-run victory over Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2025 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Batting first, GT posted a total of 196/8 in their 20 overs, while MI finished at 160/6.

GT began with a solid 78-run opening partnership. Sai Sudharsan (63 off 41), Shubman Gill (38 off 27), and Jos Buttler (39 off 24) chipped in with crucial contributions. For Mumbai, Hardik Pandya picked up two wickets for 29 runs in four overs.

Defending 197, Mohammed Siraj dismissed Rohit Sharma (8) in the first over. Tilak Varma (39 off 36) failed to accelerate, while Suryakumar Yadav (48 off 28) was the lone bright spot for MI. With Mumbai unable to build partnerships, Gujarat’s disciplined bowling ensured a comfortable win.

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