The Indian Players Do Not Talk To Me Much: Sanjay Manjrekar

Time and again, Sanjay Manjrekar has attracted troll on social media for his comments as well as tweets. The former India batsman never shies away from speaking his mind out. And sometimes in fact most of the times, it backfires. His comments and analysis are pretty much in the firing line for haters.

That Manjrekar is not popular among the fans is now well known. But surprisingly, the cricketer-turned-commentator seems to have been getting the same treatment from the Indian players too. Before the start of the ongoing day’s three play against England, Manjrekar made a startling revelation that pretty much sums up his equation with the national team.

Seeing Manjrekar spending some good time on the field before the start of the play, former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta asked him whether he talked to any of the players regarding the team’s strategy.

In reply, Manjrekar said:

The Indian players do not talk to me much.  I too mind my business, do my work and leave. I just mind my own business.”

Coming to the game, the series-opener is finely poised after Virat Kohli’s stunning century.

England were looking set to strengthen their grip on the game after demolishing India’s top-order. In reply to England’s 287, India were five down for just 100 on the board at one point.

However, Virat Kohli waged a lone battle to bail his side out of trouble. The 29-year old scored 149, as India recovered to post 274.

Ravichandran Ashwin then castled Alastair Cook to leave England nine for one at the end of day’s play. Jos Buttler would be looking to make his mark in the second innings, as he would be keen to justify his vice-captaincy role.