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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Sanjay Manjrekar warns KL Rahul ahead of 2nd Test - 'Can't be a one-hundred wonder'
KL Rahul of India scored a ton in the third innings vs England (Image by) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has called for KL Rahul to demonstrate more consistency in Test cricket , particularly as he steps into a senior role following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant has strengthened his position in India's batting lineup by becoming only the second wicketkeeper in cricket history to score twin centuries in a Test match, following Andy Flower's feat. Being one of the most experienced players in India's relatively young batting order, Rahul is now expected to provide stability and leadership while delivering consistent performances with the bat. Pant's achievement of scoring two centuries in the Leeds Test has particularly impressed Manjrekar, who praised the wicketkeeper-batsman's dedication to the longer format of the game. "I think he will because it seems like he enjoys batting in Test cricket. Any batter who gets two hundreds in a Test match, it takes a lot out of you mentally, not so much physically, getting a hundred in the first innings, and 48 hours later, you have the same kind of reserve to get another hundred. So that is a hallmark of an exceptional player," Manjrekar said on Star Sports. Team India's Intense Nets at Edgbaston 🔥 | Prep for 2nd Test vs England Manjrekar emphasized that KL Rahul needs to avoid being known for stop-start performances and must maintain consistency throughout the series. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kate Middleton's Daring Outfit Took Prince William's Breath Away Crowdy Fan Undo "I see Pant carrying his form, but there is another senior batter in the team, who now has got no choice but to carry his form right through the series. Indian cricket needs him badly, and KL Rahul cannot be a one-hundred wonder or a one-Test-match performer," Manjrekar added. Poll Which player do you think will have a bigger impact in the upcoming Test series? KL Rahul Rishabh Pant The spotlight is now firmly on Rahul, with increased expectations as he assumes the role of the senior-most batter in India's Test lineup. Pant's recent performance has set a high standard, demonstrating his ability to deliver consistently in the red-ball format. As the team undergoes transition, it will be up to the more experienced stars to steer the ship clear of obstacles and help the younger stars manoeuvre this transitional phase. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
Manjrekar Warns KL Against Being 'One-Hundred Wonder', Sees 'Pant Carrying Form'
Sanjay Manjrekar urged KL Rahul to step up as a senior batter in India's Test team and praised Rishabh Pant's consistency and mental strength. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels it is time for KL Rahul to step up and realise his full potential, and can't afford to be a one-century wonder. After the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Rahul has become the most senior batter in India's Test team. With the spotlight on him, Rahul, one of the few experienced players in a young batting lineup, is expected to perform, provide stability, and guide emerging talents. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant has cemented his role in India's batting lineup, with his twin centuries in the Leeds Test showcasing his match-winning abilities. Manjrekar praised Pant's consistency in the red-ball format, highlighting his achievement of becoming the second wicketkeeper in cricket history, after Andy Flower, to score twin centuries in a Test. Manjrekar expressed his belief that Pant enjoys batting in Test cricket. He highlighted the mental strength required to score two hundreds in a Test match, emphasising that this is a hallmark of an exceptional player. 'I think he will because it seems like he enjoys batting in Test cricket. Any batter who gets two hundreds in a Test match, it takes a lot out of you mentally, not so much physically, getting a hundred in the first innings, and 48 hours later, you have the same kind of reserve to get another hundred. So that is a hallmark of an exceptional player," Manjrekar was quoted as saying on Star Sports. Manjrekar stressed the need for KL Rahul to perform more consistently, especially during this transitional phase for Team India. He pointed out that while Rahul has the talent, he must avoid being the kind of player who scores just one exceptional century in a five-match series. Why Manjrekar Is Comparing Rahul To Pant? Comparing Rahul's situation to Pant's recent performances, Manjrekar emphasised that India needs Rahul to step up regularly and take on more responsibility as one of the senior batters. Indian cricket desperately needs him to avoid being a one-century wonder or a one-Test-match performer. ' Rishabh Pant enjoys Test matches. He has not got enough runs. So he is hungry. I see Pant carrying his form, but there is another senior batter in the team, who now has got no choice but to carry his form right through the series. Indian cricket needs him badly, and KL Rahul cannot be a one-hundred wonder or a one-Test-match performer," Manjrekar added. About the Author Ritayan Basu First Published:
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: 'Far too defensive' - Former India cricketer urges captain Shubman Gill to be more aggressive
Rishabh Pant with Shubman Gill (Getty Images) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has weighed in on Shubman Gill 's captaincy in the wake of India's five-wicket defeat to England in the first Test at Headingley. While acknowledging Gill's composure and talent as a batter, Manjrekar cautioned the young skipper against being too defensive in his approach, especially when conditions are in India's favour. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Speaking on Star Sports' Game Plan, Manjrekar said Gill is 'sorted' as a batter at No. 4 and will only improve with experience. 'I just hope he can carry on after getting to a 108 or 120 because now he knows what could happen if he gets out. So that is something he will start doing,' he said. 03:11 India's Day 2 at the Nets in Edgbaston | IND vs ENG Test Series However, it was Gill's field placements and leadership that drew greater scrutiny. 'Overcast conditions, I know the ball wasn't doing too much, but they pre-empted the English approach and had a far too defensive field,' Manjrekar noted. 'I hate to bring Virat Kohli as a comparison because it's unfair on the young man, but you can just imagine Virat Kohli in that situation.' Poll Do you think Shubman Gill should adopt a more aggressive captaincy style? Yes, he needs to be more aggressive No, his current style is fine Maybe, depends on the situation Undecided 'Whether they would have got wickets or not, Kohli would have shown the opposition that he's trying to get them out. Gill is not that kind of personality, nor that kind of captain. But maybe don't go so defensive pre-empting things,' he added. Manjrekar also praised Rishabh Pant 's hunger and resilience, saying he is likely to carry his twin tons into the second Test. At the same time, he warned KL Rahul to maintain consistency. 'KL Rahul cannot be a one-hundred wonder or a one-Test-match performer. Indian cricket needs him badly,' he said. The second Test begins Wednesday at Edgbaston, with India trailing 0-1 in the five-match series. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Bring back Kuldeep, drop Shardul for second Test
New Delhi: India must bring in left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and drop Shardul Thakur to address a bowling attack that looked woefully inadequate during the first Test against England, feels former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar. While ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah picked up a five-wicket haul in the first innings at Headingley, the rest of the Indian pace unit -- comprising Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Thakur -- failed to provide meaningful support. England chased down a steep fourth-innings target of 371 with five wickets in hand, exposing the lack of potency in India's bowling line-up. 'Kuldeep Yadav has to come back. I'm sorry to say, but Shardul Thakur has to go out,' Manjrekar said on 'Match Centre Live'. 'That is one change India will have to make. As for Nitish Kumar Reddy -- I backed him for the first Test purely based on what he did in Australia. 'It's an unpopular choice, because when he comes in, the balance does get affected a bit. He won't quite bowl like a fourth seamer, so India need to take a hard call: even in English conditions, they must go with quality bowlers.' 'If that means playing two spinners, so be it. Pick your best bowlers, irrespective of the conditions. You don't have the luxury of someone like Mohammed Shami available, or the full-strength pace battery, so I'd go one seamer short and bring Kuldeep into the XI. He has to play.' Manjrekar also pointed out that English conditions aren't as seam-friendly as they once were, making a case for India to consider playing two frontline spinners. 'Let's also acknowledge that English summers these days are largely dry -- thanks to global warming, perhaps -- and that does open the door for spin. 'In a way, it's time to reintroduce the idea of India playing spin in England. Ben Stokes has already changed the narrative with common-sense, aggressive cricket. India need to embrace the same clarity.' 'There was a time when India would play three spinners no matter what — whether in New Zealand or England. If Kuldeep is in your squad, play him. Don't go with seamers just because you're playing in England. I'd drop one seamer and bring in Kuldeep Yadav,' Manjrekar added. Manjrekar felt left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja missed an opportunity to exploit the rough. 'It's not fair to be overly critical of younger players like Prasidh Krishna -- there are obvious areas for improvement. But I am going to be critical of Ravindra Jadeja.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘Kuldeep Yadav has to come back; Shardul Thakur has to go out': Sanjay Manjrekar after IND's loss at Leeds
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that India should consider bringing in Kuldeep Yadav for the second Test against England and dropping Shardul Thakur. This was after the visitors' bowling lineup, except Jasprit Bumrah, looked inadequate against England as the hosts chased down 371 runs to win to win the 1st Test on Tuesday. 'Kuldeep Yadav has to come back. I'm sorry to say, but Shardul Thakur has to go out. That is one change India will have to make. As for Nitish Kumar Reddy — I backed him for the first Test purely based on what he did in Australia,' Manjrekar said on'Match Centre Live'. 'It's an unpopular choice, because when he comes in, the balance does get affected a bit. He won't quite bowl like a fourth seamer, so India need to take a hard call: even in English conditions, they must go with quality bowlers.' 'If that means playing two spinners, so be it. Pick your best bowlers, irrespective of the conditions. You don't have the luxury of someone like Mohammed Shami available, or the full-strength pace battery, so I'd go one seamer short and bring Kuldeep into the XI. He has to play,' he added. Manjrekar also added that due to the English conditions being less seam friendly in recent times, India should play with two frontline spinners. 'Let's also acknowledge that English summers these days are largely dry — thanks to global warming, perhaps — and that does open the door for spin. In a way, it's time to reintroduce the idea of India playing spin in England. Ben Stokes has already changed the narrative with common-sense, aggressive cricket. India need to embrace the same clarity.' 'There was a time when India would play three spinners no matter what — whether in New Zealand or England. If Kuldeep is in your squad, play him. Don't go with seamers just because you're playing in England. I'd drop one seamer and bring in Kuldeep Yadav,' Manjrekar added.
