Sanjay Manjrekar broke silence on the controversy with Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami. (Photo-PTI/Getty Images)
Former Indian cricket team batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has clarified his controversy with Team India all -rounder Ravindra Jadeja and fast bowler Mohammed Shami. Manjrekar described Jadeja as ‘Bits and Pesses’ cricketer during the ODI World Cup in 2019. On which Ravindra Jadeja expressed his displeasure and targeted him a lot. In the same year, the Indian Premier League (IPL) had questioned Mohammed Shami’s fitness before the 2025 mega auction, on which Shami gave him a befitting reply. Now Manjrekar has given his clarification on these two disputes. He said that Jadeja misunderstood me.
What did Sanjay Manjrekar say?
During an interview, former Team India player and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar said that he was misunderstood to a large extent. He clarified that Ravindra Jadeja misinterpreted the word ‘Bits and Pesses’, while Mohammed Shami’s response was not understood.
He said, “I think Rabindra Jadeja had more misunderstanding, he has misunderstood the word and no idea Shami has no idea. Comes and there is no way to stop it ”.
Why was there a dispute with Ravindra Jadeja?
During the ODI World Cup in 2019, Sanjay Manjrekar called Ravindra Jadeja Bits and Peace Cricketer (a good-performing cricketer in a single match), after which there was a lot of ruckus. After this, Ravindra Jadeja targeted Manjrekar on social media. He said that still I have played double matches with you and I am still playing. Learn to respect those who have achieved something. I have heard your nonsense a lot.
What did Manjrekar say on Mohammed Shami?
Before the mega auction of IPL 2025, Manjarkar made a big statement on Mohammed Shami’s injury. He had said that the teams will be interested in Shami, but they can be purchased at a low price in view of the history of their injury. Because they are struggling with their injuries at this time.
After this, Shami, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 10 crore, targeted Manjrekar in an Instagram story. He wrote that Baba’s hail. Save a little knowledge for your future too, will Sanjay ji work? If someone wants to know the future, then meet the head.
