Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has addressed the controversies surrounding his remarks about Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and fast bowler Mohammed Shami. Manjrekar had labeled Jadeja a ‘bits and pieces’ cricketer during the 2019 ODI World Cup, which drew strong criticism from Jadeja. Additionally, Manjrekar raised questions about Mohammed Shami’s fitness before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, prompting a response from Shami. Manjrekar has now offered his perspective on both incidents, stating that Jadeja misunderstood him.
Sanjay Manjrekar Clarifies on ‘Bits and Pieces’ Controversy with Ravindra Jadeja
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