Virat Kohli’s brother Vikas takes another dig at Sanjay Manjrekar with ‘Mr Expert’ comment

Cricket world is not untouched by outspoken views Sanjay ManjrekarBut the seasoned commentator has found a persistent critic. Vikas Kohlibig brother of indian legend Virat Kohli. next IndiaRecent ODI series against new zealandThe social media landscape went into a tizzy after Vikas took another sharp dig at Manjrekar, in response to criticisms about Virat’s format choices, and dubbed him “Mr Expert”.

The rift began when Manjrekar expressed public disappointment at Virat’s decision to retire from Test cricket while continuing to compete in One Day Internationals. Manjrekar controversially described ODIs as the easiest format for top-order batsmen, suggesting that Kohli’s choice to stick to the 50-over game was the path of least resistance. These comments touched the heart, especially considering Kohli’s storied career and his recent struggles in the longest format before his Test retirement.

Vikas Kohli has started feud with Sanjay Manjrekar again

Virat’s performance on the field remains the final refutation to his skeptics. During the series against New Zealand, the great batsman reminded the world of his white-ball superiority by scoring a brilliant 124 runs off just 108 balls. This was his 85th century in international matches, a statistic that underlines his continued dominance in the 50-over arena.

Despite Kohli’s heroics, India struggled to chase down the challenging target of 337, including the rest of the top-order. Rohit Sharma And Shubman Gill tripped over. It was this context of individual talent versus team conflict that inspired Vikas to turn to the social media platform, Threads.

“I wonder if Mr. Expert of cricket has some suggestions for the easiest format of cricket. You have to be there to do this. Anyway, like I said, it’s easier said than doneVikas posted on social media, directly challenging Manjrekar’s assessment. A few days ago, Vikas had mocked the “wisdom” (unsolicited advice) being given by experts, reiterating that performing at the international level is much more difficult than analyzing it from the commentary box.

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Debate over Test legacy and ODI longevity

The root of the tension lies in Manjrekar’s scathing criticism of Virat’s final years in Test cricket. Manjrekar recently compared Kohli’s trajectory Joe RootNoting that while the Englishmen reached new heights, Kohli struggled with an average of 31 in the five years before his departure. The commentator argued that Kohli did not put his heart and soul into fixing his technical issues in the red ball format.

Manjrekar’s claim that Kohli’s preference for ODIs is disappointing stems from his belief that the format provides a comfort zone for established batsmen. However, fans and family members like Vikas argue that this approach belies the huge physical and mental toll required to maintain world-class standards in any international format.

As Virat continues to score centuries and inch closer to more milestones in the ODI format, the divide between experts and performers is becoming wider than ever. While Manjrekar retains his right to technical criticism, the Kohli camp is determined to protect the legacy of the man who has carried the burden of Indian batting for over a decade.

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