Expert cum commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar has been a talk of the town of late. Following his ‘bits and pieces’ remark over the Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, the former cricketer has found himself on thin ice, receiving criticism from the fans as well as the Twitteratis alike.
So, when Virat Kohli mentioned Jadeja has replaced Mohammed Shami in the squad against Sri Lanka in India’s final league stage game, Twitter was bound to lose its head. And as soon as the all-rounder picked his first wicket, his Indian T20 League franchise team, Chennai, were the first one jump into the scene. A subtle update from their Twitter handle read, “#Thala dislodged those bails, in bits and pieces! #SirJadduIsBack.”
#Thala dislodged those bails, in bits and pieces! #SirJadduIsBack #WhistleForIndia #INDvSL #CWC19 🦁
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) July 6, 2019
And soon after the wicket, the commentator was heard heaping praise by branding the all-rounder as a ‘street-smart cricketer’
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Meanwhile, reacting to Manjrekar’s comment, Jadeja didn’t hold himself back. Taking to Twitter, the 30-year-old wrote, “I have played twice the number of matches you have played and I’m still playing. Learn to respect people who have achieved. I have heard enough of your verbal diarrhea.”
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Fans, on their part, were never to back out from a Twitter rant, and this is how they reacted to the wicket;
This is awkward. Jadeja bowling, well, whilst Manjrekar's in the commentary team. #INDvSL #indvsal #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/ok3dtMB9Dx
— Navta vij (@NavtaV) July 6, 2019
*Jadeja takes a wicket* #INDvSL
— Aniket Kadam (@ianiketttt) July 6, 2019
Manjrekar: pic.twitter.com/gJ0X6LFOjb
If Jadeja wins the MOM and is interviewed by Sanjay Manjrekar, that video will set a record for highest viewership
— AP (@ap_pune) July 6, 2019
Sanjay manjrekar after jadeja getting a wicket : the ball turns and he gets a wicket, And it's a good one! Talior-made surface for Jadeja!
— Brij Awasthi (@BrijAwasthi) July 6, 2019
Jaddu replying to critics like a boss!#jadeja #INDvSL #sanjaymanjrekar
Sanjay Manjrekar :-
— Aryan Bhalla (@AryanBhalla57) July 6, 2019
"I think India should play Jadeja in semi-final and final as well as these pitches suit him"
Just want that Jadeja becomes Man of the Match today and Manjrekar have to interview him 😉#INDvSL #CWC19
Whenever You Feel That Your Job Sucks, Remember There Is Sanjay Manjrekar Who Is Parising Ravindra Jadeja In Commentary Box When He Bowls Well 😂😂#INDvSL
— Mayank Ranjan🔥 (@theranjanmayank) July 6, 2019
For a rare time I'm following Sanjay Manjrekar's commentary, to hear what he comments on Jadeja 😂
— Akshay Sharma (@akshaypasu) July 6, 2019
And he is making too much sense, or maybe I feel so because I'm on same page with him ! #INDvSL
Feature image courtesy: AFP / Dibyangshu Sarkar
