Sanjay Manjrekar Faces Backlash Over Controversial Comment

Sanjay Manjrekar, former cricketer and commentator, faced significant backlash for a remark made during the India vs New Zealand Women's T20 World Cup match, where he expressed ignorance about North Indian players. While discussing Munish Bali, the Indian women's team fielding coach from Punjab, Manjrekar stated, "I don't pay much attention to players from North (India)," which many perceived as a display of regional bias and insensitivity. Fans quickly took to social media to criticize his comments, calling them racist and demanding his removal from the commentary panel. This incident coincided with India's disappointing 58-run defeat in their tournament opener. Manjrekar's controversial history, including previous remarks that have drawn criticism, intensified the outrage surrounding this incident. The commentary incident not only highlighted regional biases in cricket but also reignited discussions about the perceived dominance of the 'Mumbai lobby' within Indian cricket.