Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Manjrekar Defends Virat Kohli Format Comments
Virat Kohli's brother, Vikas, recently responded to criticism from former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar regarding Virat's decision to retire from Test cricket.
Vikas accused critics of using Virat's name for attention.
Manjrekar had expressed disappointment over Kohli's retirement, suggesting that he could have tried harder to fix his issues in Test cricket.
He also mentioned that Kohli continues to play ODIs, which he considers the easiest format for top-order batters.
Manjrekar explained that ODIs are easier for top-order batters because there are fewer fielders and less aggressive bowling.
Meanwhile, Kohli will next be seen in action during the ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11.
Vikas Kohli criticized Sanjay Manjrekar for questioning Virat Kohli's Test retirement.
Manjrekar expressed disappointment over Kohli's retirement, suggesting he could have tried harder to fix his issues in Test cricket.
Vikas accused critics of using Virat's name for attention, stating that people can't make a living without mentioning him.
Manjrekar highlighted that Kohli continues to play ODIs, which he considers the easiest format for a top-order batter.
Manjrekar explained that ODIs favor top-order batters due to fewer fielders and less aggressive bowling.
- Who
- Virat Kohli, Sanjay Manjrekar, Vikas Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith
- What
- Controversy over Virat Kohli's Test retirement and subsequent criticism
- When
- Recent comments made by Manjrekar, response by Vikas Kohli
- Where
- Social media platforms (Threads, Instagram)
- Why
- Manjrekar questioned Kohli's commitment to Test cricket; Vikas defended Virat
- Virat Kohli's Retirement
- Retired from Test and T20I cricket
- Sanjay Manjrekar's Criticism
- Questioned Kohli's commitment to fixing Test issues
- Vikas Kohli's Response
- Accused critics of using Virat's name for attention
- Joe Root's Achievement
- Scored his 41st Test century
- Steve Smith's Achievement
- Brought up his 37th Test century
- Kohli's Next Series
- ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11
- Manjrekar's ODI Comments
- ODIs favor top-order batters, making it easier
- Manjrekar's Explanation
- Top-order positions in ODIs have fewer fielders and less aggressive bowling
Sources
'Logon ki daal roti nahi chalti...': Virat Kohli's brother responds after Sanjay Manjrekar's retirement comment
Manjrekar Refuses To Back Down After 'Easiest Format’ Claim On Kohli: 'Come ODI Cricket...'
