<p>Former cricketer-turned-broadcaster <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/irfan-pathan" rel="dofollow">Irfan Pathan</a> was nowhere mentioned or to be seen in the commentary box during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> opener on Saturday (Mar 22). Per the latest report, the BCCI has sidelined the ex-India quick from commentating in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league as the broadcasters are unhappy with him for bringing personal vendetta against certain unnamed players on-air and on his social media handles.</p>
<p>Once deemed India&rsquo;s Jacques Kallis, Pathan had a premature end to his international career, with his last appearance coming 13 years ago during the 2012 T20 World Cup. Since then, he moved to his new job as a broadcaster, regularly doing Hindi commentary for Star Sports.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-shardul-thakur-to-join-lsg-after-mohsin-ruled-out-due-to-injury-8881962" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: Shardul Thakur to join LSG after Mohsin ruled out due to injury</a></strong></p>
<p>However, with time, his grudges against a few players kept coming out in some form or the other, with the Indian Board and broadcaster taking note of it.</p>
<p>"Pathan had a fallout with a couple of players a few years ago. Since then, he has not shied away from referring to them aggressively. The matter was raised that other junior players got caught in the crossfire. He has been accused of taking potshots at them on social media platforms even if he didn't name them," a BCCI source said, as quoted by the TOI.</p>
<h2>Not the first time</h2>
<p>However, even before the BCCI banned former cricketers from commentating during domestic or international matches. In 2020, the Indian Cricket Board stripped Sanjay Manjrekar from the commentary panel for India&rsquo;s ODI series against the Proteas over his controversial &lsquo;bits and pieces&rsquo; remarks on India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-theres-something-special-about-this-rcb-team-this-year-says-former-australian-opening-batter-matthew-hayden-8881570" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: 'There's something special about this RCB team this year', says former Australian opening batter Matthew Hayden</a></strong></p>
<p>"I have always considered commentary as a great privilege but never an entitlement. It is up to my employers whether they choose to have me or not &amp; I will always respect that. Maybe BCCI has not been happy with my performance of late. I accept that as a professional," Manjrekar posted on social media after facing commentary snub.</p>
<p>Besides, veteran cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle was removed from IPL&rsquo;s commentary panel in 2016.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"I still don't know why I am not doing the IPL. I can accept the fact that people don't like me. But I genuinely hope it isn't because cricketers have complained about what I have to say," Bhogle posted on social media.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Once deemed India’s Kallis, Irfan Pathan had a premature end to his international career, with his last appearance coming 13 years ago.

Former cricketer-turned-broadcaster Irfan Pathan was nowhere mentioned or to be seen in the commentary box during the IPL 2025 opener on Saturday (Mar 22). Per the latest report, the BCCI has sidelined the ex-India quick from commentating in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league as the broadcasters are unhappy with him for bringing personal vendetta against certain unnamed players on-air and on his social media handles. Once deemed India’s Jacques Kallis, Pathan had a premature end to his international career, with his last appearance coming 13 years ago during the 2012 T20 World Cup. Since then, he moved to his new job as a broadcaster, regularly doing Hindi commentary for Star Sports. Also read | IPL 2025: Shardul Thakur to join LSG after Mohsin ruled out due to injury However, with time, his grudges against a few players kept coming out in some form or the other, with the Indian Board and broadcaster taking note of it. "Pathan had a fallout with a couple of players a few years ago. Since then, he has not shied away from referring to them aggressively. The matter was raised that other junior players got caught in the crossfire. He has been accused of taking potshots at them on social media platforms even if he didn't name them," a BCCI source said, as quoted by the TOI. Not the first time However, even before the BCCI banned former cricketers from commentating during domestic or international matches. In 2020, the Indian Cricket Board stripped Sanjay Manjrekar from the commentary panel for India’s ODI series against the Proteas over his controversial ‘bits and pieces’ remarks on India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Also read | IPL 2025: 'There's something special about this RCB team this year', says former Australian opening batter Matthew Hayden "I have always considered commentary as a great privilege but never an entitlement. It is up to my employers whether they choose to have me or not & I will always respect that. Maybe BCCI has not been happy with my performance of late. I accept that as a professional," Manjrekar posted on social media after facing commentary snub. Besides, veteran cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle was removed from IPL’s commentary panel in 2016. "I still don't know why I am not doing the IPL. I can accept the fact that people don't like me. But I genuinely hope it isn't because cricketers have complained about what I have to say," Bhogle posted on social media. (With inputs from agencies)

Did personal vendetta against certain players cost Irfan Pathan his IPL 2025 commentary stint? Report suggests so

<p>Ace India keeper batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant" rel="dofollow">Rishabh Pant</a> was at the receiving end of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/border-gavaskar-trophy-bgt-sunil-gavaskar-statement-rishabh-pant-shot-on-day-3-mcg-india-vs-australia-bgt-2024-boxing-day-test-8572816" rel="dofollow">Sunil Gavaskar&rsquo;s commentary that went viral</a>, calling Pant&rsquo;s shot, which led to the fall of his wicket, 'stupid, stupid, stupid!&rsquo; That clip went viral on social media, with everyone picking on Gavaskar&rsquo;s over-the-top reaction to Pant&rsquo;s dismissal. Months later, Pant recreated that moment in the latest clip.</p>
<p>The instance happened during the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the MCG last year, when Pant tried playing a cheeky shot against Scott Boland, only for him to mistime it to the third man, where the fielder grabbed it comfortably. His wicket came at the wrong time for India, as it almost triggered a batting collapse for them in the first innings.</p>
<p>Upset with Pant&rsquo;s shot selection, who often faces criticism for his lack of match awareness, Gavaskar slammed him left, right, and centre.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/bcci-was-right-in-banning-harry-brook-for-ipl-2025-pullout-says-moeen-ali-8862219" rel="dofollow">BCCI was right in banning Harry Brook for IPL 2025 pullout, says Moeen Ali</a></strong></p>
<p>Calling out the game on ABC Sport, Gavaskar said, &ldquo;You&rsquo;ve got two fielders there, and you still go for that. You missed the previous shot, and look where you&rsquo;ve been caught. That is throwing away your wicket. You cannot say that is your natural game. I&rsquo;m sorry.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;That is not your natural game. This is a stupid shot. This is letting your team down badly. You have to understand the situation as well.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Livid with that dismissal, Gavaskar continued, &ldquo;He should not be going in that [India&rsquo;s] dressing room, he should be going in the other dressing room.&rdquo;</p>
<h3>Watch &ndash; Gavaskar getting angry on Pant</h3>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Stupid, stupid, stupid!" 😡<br><br>🏏 Safe to say Sunny wasn't happy with Rishabh Pant after that shot.<br><br>Read more: <a href="https://t.co/bEUlbXRNpm">https://t.co/bEUlbXRNpm</a><br>💻📝 Live blog: <a href="https://t.co/YOMQ9DL7gm">https://t.co/YOMQ9DL7gm</a><br>🟢 Listen live: <a href="https://t.co/VP2GGbfgge">https://t.co/VP2GGbfgge</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/Fe2hdpAtVl">pic.twitter.com/Fe2hdpAtVl</a></p>
&mdash; ABC SPORT (@abcsport) <a href="https://twitter.com/abcsport/status/1872832363211677887?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
<h2>Pant recreates the clip</h2>
<p>Shooting for an advertisement, Pant, wearing an orange jacket similar to what Gavaskar donned while doing the commentary, recreated the scene, shouting, &lsquo;stupid, stupid, stupid!&rsquo;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="qme">🤣🤣 <a href="https://t.co/BwzIMv1gQJ">pic.twitter.com/BwzIMv1gQJ</a></p>
&mdash; a. 🎀 (@incessantkohli) <a href="https://twitter.com/incessantkohli/status/1901527452171846045?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>Meanwhile, Pant switched bases ahead of IPL 2025 after spending several years at the Delhi Capitals. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) broke their bank for Pant during the bidding war at the mega auction, purchasing him for a record-breaking $3.1 million (INR 27 crore).&nbsp;</p>
<p>With that, Pant became the most expensive buy in the IPL auction history, besides being named the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-rishabh-pant-lsg-captain-lucknow-super-giants-indian-premier-league-8637866" rel="dofollow">new LSG captain for the impending season</a>.</p>
<p>Pant&rsquo;s LSG will host the Delhi Capitals in their tournament opener next Monday (Mar 24).&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: Upset with Pant’s shot selection, who often faces criticism for his lack of match awareness, Gavaskar slammed him left, right and centre.

Ace India keeper batter Rishabh Pant was at the receiving end of Sunil Gavaskar’s commentary that went viral, calling Pant’s shot, which led to the fall of his wicket, 'stupid, stupid, stupid!’ That clip went viral on social media, with everyone picking on Gavaskar’s over-the-top reaction to Pant’s dismissal. Months later, Pant recreated that moment in the latest clip. The instance happened during the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the MCG last year, when Pant tried playing a cheeky shot against Scott Boland, only for him to mistime it to the third man, where the fielder grabbed it comfortably. His wicket came at the wrong time for India, as it almost triggered a batting collapse for them in the first innings. Upset with Pant’s shot selection, who often faces criticism for his lack of match awareness, Gavaskar slammed him left, right, and centre. Also read | BCCI was right in banning Harry Brook for IPL 2025 pullout, says Moeen Ali Calling out the game on ABC Sport, Gavaskar said, “You’ve got two fielders there, and you still go for that. You missed the previous shot, and look where you’ve been caught. That is throwing away your wicket. You cannot say that is your natural game. I’m sorry.” “That is not your natural game. This is a stupid shot. This is letting your team down badly. You have to understand the situation as well.” Livid with that dismissal, Gavaskar continued, “He should not be going in that [India’s] dressing room, he should be going in the other dressing room.” Watch – Gavaskar getting angry on Pant "Stupid, stupid, stupid!" 😡 🏏 Safe to say Sunny wasn't happy with Rishabh Pant after that shot. Read more: https://t.co/bEUlbXRNpm 💻📝 Live blog: https://t.co/YOMQ9DL7gm 🟢 Listen live: https://t.co/VP2GGbfgge #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Fe2hdpAtVl — ABC SPORT (@abcsport) December 28, 2024 Pant recreates the clip Shooting for an advertisement, Pant, wearing an orange jacket similar to what Gavaskar donned while doing the commentary, recreated the scene, shouting, ‘stupid, stupid, stupid!’ 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/BwzIMv1gQJ — a. 🎀 (@incessantkohli) March 17, 2025 Meanwhile, Pant switched bases ahead of IPL 2025 after spending several years at the Delhi Capitals. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) broke their bank for Pant during the bidding war at the mega auction, purchasing him for a record-breaking $3.1 million (INR 27 crore). With that, Pant became the most expensive buy in the IPL auction history, besides being named the new LSG captain for the impending season. Pant’s LSG will host the Delhi Capitals in their tournament opener next Monday (Mar 24). (With inputs from agencies)

‘Stupid, stupid, stupid!’ Pant recreates Gavaskar’s viral commentary – Watch

Tennis icon Boris Becker is set to return to commentary duties; weeks after his release from prison. The 55-year-old will be back on TV for the upcoming Australian Open which begins at Melbourne Park from January 16.

Tennis legend Boris Becker set to make commentary return for the Australian Open

<p>A huge controversy broke out in the&nbsp;opening event of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2022-23 on Tuesday (September 27) when&nbsp;GM Ilya Smirin's sexist remarks, claiming that chess is not for women, during the live broadcast went viral in no time. As a result, the announcer landed in trouble and has been&nbsp;fired with immediate effect by the FIDE.</p>

<p>The embarrassing comments&nbsp;were made during the live broadcast of the ninth round of the event in Astana. Smirin, a Belarusian-born Israeli grandmaster, was on&nbsp;debut as an English-language commentator with WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni of Luxemburg. Nonetheless, his&nbsp;debut turned out to be a nightmare&nbsp;as the chess player shockingly claimed that "Chess is not for women”. Further, he continued saying, "Why women can play against men and men cannot play against women” and "why a woman would want to get a men’s GM title."</p>

<p>A viewer asked if it was possible for one of the participants&nbsp;(WGM Zhu Jiner) to make a GM norm in this&nbsp;event solely for women. To this, Smirin asked, "She’s a Woman Grandmaster or what? Why does she want to be like men grandmaster in this case?” In addition, the Israeli chess player&nbsp;questioned,&nbsp;"It’s possible basically to make a men norm in a woman tournament?"</p>

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<p>It is to be noted that scoring&nbsp;a grandmaster norm has no relation&nbsp;with the gender. It can be attained by a certain level of performance against a strong opposition, that&nbsp;must include a plethora of other grandmasters (irrespective of the&nbsp;gender).</p>

<p><strong>GM Illya Smirin pays a heavy price</strong></p>

<p>While Steil-Antoni countered saying, “Of course, why not?” Smirin replied, "I don’t know. For instance, why women can play with men and men cannot play with women? Today it would be like everyone for parity!”</p>

<p>After&nbsp;laughing it off, Smirin tried to move past his remarks and said, "I didn’t say it openly, sorry. Private conversation." The damager, however, was done by then.</p>

<p>American GM and popular YouTube streamer Hikaru Nakamura lashed out at Smirin for his insensitive remarks. In a Youtube video, he said, "What the hell? It’s brutal. It must be really uncomfortable for Fiona to handle it there. It is reasonably rough."</p>

<p>While FIDE was slow to react, it shared a statement on the following day resulting in the ouster of GM Illya Smirin. <strong>Here's the official statement:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-chess-champion-carlsen-alleges-niemann-has-cheated-more-than-he-admits-519968">World chess champion Carlsen alleges Niemann has 'cheated more than he admits'</a></strong></p>

<p>The FIDE statement read: "During yesterday's Women's Grand Prix live broadcast, one of the announcers expressed some very embarrassing comments. Although we have great respect for Grandmaster Ilya Smirin as a chess player, the views he expressed on air are completely unacceptable, and offensive, and do not represent any of the values that FIDE stands for. Therefore, we unreservedly apologise to all those who were offended. Additionally, GM Smirin will not continue as a FIDE commentator with immediate effect."</p>


A huge controversy broke out in the opening event of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2022-23 on Tuesday (September 27) when GM Ilya Smirin's sexist remarks, claiming that chess is not for women, during the live broadcast went viral in no time.

A huge controversy broke out in the opening event of the FIDE Women’s Grand Prix 2022-23 on Tuesday (September 27) when GM Ilya Smirin's sexist remarks, claiming that chess is not for women, during the live broadcast went viral in no time. As a result, the announcer landed in trouble and has been fired with immediate effect by the FIDE. The embarrassing comments were made during the live broadcast of the ninth round of the event in Astana. Smirin, a Belarusian-born Israeli grandmaster, was on debut as an English-language commentator with WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni of Luxemburg. Nonetheless, his debut turned out to be a nightmare as the chess player shockingly claimed that "Chess is not for women”. Further, he continued saying, "Why women can play against men and men cannot play against women” and "why a woman would want to get a men’s GM title." A viewer asked if it was possible for one of the participants (WGM Zhu Jiner) to make a GM norm in this event solely for women. To this, Smirin asked, "She’s a Woman Grandmaster or what? Why does she want to be like men grandmaster in this case?” In addition, the Israeli chess player questioned, "It’s possible basically to make a men norm in a woman tournament?" Isn’t it a pure form of discrimination? How can such a man work in the official @FIDE_chess broadcast of such an important women's event? pic.twitter.com/osdI8jipab — Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova (@Gulruhbegim) September 27, 2022 × It is to be noted that scoring a grandmaster norm has no relation with the gender. It can be attained by a certain level of performance against a strong opposition, that must include a plethora of other grandmasters (irrespective of the gender). GM Illya Smirin pays a heavy price While Steil-Antoni countered saying, “Of course, why not?” Smirin replied, "I don’t know. For instance, why women can play with men and men cannot play with women? Today it would be like everyone for parity!” After laughing it off, Smirin tried to move past his remarks and said, "I didn’t say it openly, sorry. Private conversation." The damager, however, was done by then. American GM and popular YouTube streamer Hikaru Nakamura lashed out at Smirin for his insensitive remarks. In a Youtube video, he said, "What the hell? It’s brutal. It must be really uncomfortable for Fiona to handle it there. It is reasonably rough." While FIDE was slow to react, it shared a statement on the following day resulting in the ouster of GM Illya Smirin. Here's the official statement: FIDE's statement on sexist remarkshttps://t.co/2vXhRrQPVN pic.twitter.com/KCaWdAdX6N — International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) September 28, 2022 × ALSO READ | World chess champion Carlsen alleges Niemann has 'cheated more than he admits' The FIDE statement read: "During yesterday's Women's Grand Prix live broadcast, one of the announcers expressed some very embarrassing comments. Although we have great respect for Grandmaster Ilya Smirin as a chess player, the views he expressed on air are completely unacceptable, and offensive, and do not represent any of the values that FIDE stands for. Therefore, we unreservedly apologise to all those who were offended. Additionally, GM Smirin will not continue as a FIDE commentator with immediate effect."

GM Illya Smirin lands in trouble for sexist remarks, fired for saying 'Chess is not for women'

<p><br />
United States former president Donald Trump would spend the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by hosting a boxing commentary in Florida.</p>

<p>He will be joined by his son Donald Trump Jr&nbsp;at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood to call the entire four-fight telecast between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort.</p>

<p>“I love great fighters and great fights,” the Trump Sr, a former boxing promoter, said in a statement.</p>

<p>“I look forward to seeing both this Saturday night and sharing my thoughts ringside. You won't want to miss this special event,” he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read </strong>|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/two-decades-after-911-muslim-americans-still-fighting-bias-411376">Two decades after 9/11, Muslim Americans still fighting bias</a></p>

<p>The event has been termed as “the most anticipated heavyweight fight of the year”, with the father-son duo calling the entire telecast.</p>

<p>Trump’ controversial term came to an end in January after Joe Biden won the mandate. Since leaving the office, he has not made any public appearances.</p>

<p>He was also permanently suspended from Twitter after his claims of an “election fraud” was called out for spreading fake news.</p>

<p>75-year-old Trump is a veteran of the fighting game, having hosted many boxing matches in the 1980s and '90s at his casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey.</p>

<p>Prior to his single-term presidency, Trump styled himself as a business adviser to Mike Tyson and promoted a handful of the world’s biggest fights and names in the late 1980s and early 90s.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States former president Donald Trump would spend the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by hosting a boxing commentary in Florida. He will be joined by his son Donald Trump Jr at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood to call the entire four-fight telecast between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort.

United States former president Donald Trump would spend the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks by hosting a boxing commentary in Florida. He will be joined by his son Donald Trump Jr at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood to call the entire four-fight telecast between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort. “I love great fighters and great fights,” the Trump Sr, a former boxing promoter, said in a statement. “I look forward to seeing both this Saturday night and sharing my thoughts ringside. You won't want to miss this special event,” he added. Also read | Two decades after 9/11, Muslim Americans still fighting bias The event has been termed as “the most anticipated heavyweight fight of the year”, with the father-son duo calling the entire telecast. Trump’ controversial term came to an end in January after Joe Biden won the mandate. Since leaving the office, he has not made any public appearances. He was also permanently suspended from Twitter after his claims of an “election fraud” was called out for spreading fake news. 75-year-old Trump is a veteran of the fighting game, having hosted many boxing matches in the 1980s and '90s at his casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Prior to his single-term presidency, Trump styled himself as a business adviser to Mike Tyson and promoted a handful of the world’s biggest fights and names in the late 1980s and early 90s. (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump to offer commentary on boxing match on 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

<p>BCCI has decided to drop the former Indian batsmen turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar from their commentary panel. Sanjay Manjrekar took to Twitter to share his reaction over the decision taken by BCCI.</p>

<p>Manjrekar tweeted: "I have always considered commentary as a great privilege, but never an entitlement. It is up to my employers whether they choose to have me or not &amp; I will always respect that. Maybe BCCI has not been happy with my performance of late. I accept that as a professional."</p>

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— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) <a href="https://twitter.com/sanjaymanjrekar/status/1239163465391951872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Sanjay Manjrekar is expected to miss out the IPL 2020 following BCCI's decision. Chennai Super Kings took a dig at the former commentator after his last year's comment on CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.</p>

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<p>During his tenure as a commentator, Manjrekar has been involved in several controversies. His "bits and pieces player" comment on Jadeja grabbed all attention as the prolific all-rounder lashed out on the commentator.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Still i have played twice the number of matches you have played and i m still playing. Learn to respect ppl who have achieved.i have heard enough of your verbal diarrhoea.<a href="https://twitter.com/sanjaymanjrekar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sanjaymanjrekar</a></p>
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<p>Another controversy occurred during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup which was held in England and Wales where&nbsp;a cricket fan had filed complained to ICC about Sanjay Manjrekar's commentary. The fan called his commentary "biased".</p>

<p>Manjrekar was involved in a heated argument while being on-air with cricket expert Harsha Bhogle during a match.</p>

<p>Following BCCI's decision, Manjrekar was not seen in Dharamsala where India was set to face the Proteas for the first one day match of the three-match ODI series.</p>


BCCI has decided to drop the former Indian batsmen turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar from their commentary panel. Sanjay Manjrekar took to Twitter to share his reaction over the decision taken by BCCI.

BCCI has decided to drop the former Indian batsmen turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar from their commentary panel. Sanjay Manjrekar took to Twitter to share his reaction over the decision taken by BCCI. Manjrekar tweeted: "I have always considered commentary as a great privilege, but never an entitlement. It is up to my employers whether they choose to have me or not & I will always respect that. Maybe BCCI has not been happy with my performance of late. I accept that as a professional." I have always considered commentary as a great privilege, but never an entitlement. It is up to my employers whether they choose to have me or not & I will always respect that. Maybe BCCI has not been happy with my performance of late. I accept that as a professional. — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 15, 2020 × Sanjay Manjrekar is expected to miss out the IPL 2020 following BCCI's decision. Chennai Super Kings took a dig at the former commentator after his last year's comment on CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Need not hear the audio feed in bits and pieces anymore. 🦁💛 — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 14, 2020 × During his tenure as a commentator, Manjrekar has been involved in several controversies. His "bits and pieces player" comment on Jadeja grabbed all attention as the prolific all-rounder lashed out on the commentator. Still i have played twice the number of matches you have played and i m still playing. Learn to respect ppl who have achieved.i have heard enough of your verbal diarrhoea.@sanjaymanjrekar — Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) July 3, 2019 × Another controversy occurred during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup which was held in England and Wales where a cricket fan had filed complained to ICC about Sanjay Manjrekar's commentary. The fan called his commentary "biased". Manjrekar was involved in a heated argument while being on-air with cricket expert Harsha Bhogle during a match. Following BCCI's decision, Manjrekar was not seen in Dharamsala where India was set to face the Proteas for the first one day match of the three-match ODI series.

Maybe BCCI has not been happy, says Sanjay Manjrekar on being dropped from commentary panel

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