Former cricketer-turned-commentators Sanjay Manjrekar and Tom Moody shared their thoughts on which Pakistani player would be the biggest bet in an IPL auction in an ideal world.

Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam would be box office at IPL auction, predict Tom Moody and Manjrekar

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) returned to winning ways as they beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 24 runs in match 27 of the IPL 2023 edition on Thursday (April 20), in Mohali.

IPL 2023: 'Once he gets into his 40s, he slows down' - Manjrekar on Virat Kohli's batting after RCB beat PBKS

Gujarat Titans (GT) edged past Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 18 of the IPL 2023 edition on Thursday evening (April 13), at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Opting to bowl first, GT restricted Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab for 153 for 8 courtesy of Mohit Sharma's 2 for 18.

'Show temperament like MS Dhoni": Manjrekar schools Shubman Gill after GT's close win over PBKS in IPL 2023

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition kicked off on March 31 and is already gaining traction with each passing day. So far, the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) have won two matches in a row whereas last year's runners-up Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 72 runs.

IPL 2023: Not CSK or MI! Sanjay Manjrekar makes his top two picks after group stage

Virat Kohli is the only player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to play for the same team -- i.e. the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- in all seasons so far starting from 2008, when the cash-rich league came into the picture.

Virat Kohli's dream of winning the trophy will come true: Manjrekar's MASSIVE claim ahead of IPL 2023

Rohit Sharma-led India's fourth and final Test versus Australia, in the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), ended in a tame draw in Ahmedabad as the hosts won the series 2-1.

Ind vs Aus: Sanjay Manjrekar lavishes huge praise on Shubman Gill, reveals 'another of his rare strengths'

Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels Sri Lanka are incapable of beating New Zealand in their conditions while backing India to reach the finals of the World Test Championship.

Sanjay Manjrekar plays down Sri Lanka's ability to beat New Zealand, backs India to reach WTC final

India have been on the back foot in the third and penultimate Test versus Australia in Indore. They only managed 109 and 163 in the two innings and conceded a vital 88-run lead with Australia making 197 in their first essay.

'It did not make any sense': Sanjay Manjrekar slams Rohit Sharma's tactics in Indore Test

Former Indian cricketer Murali Vijay was not an impressed man after commentator Sanjay Manjrekar made some comments on air. Manjrekar was shocked to find Vijay at the top of the list of the 'best conversion rate for Indian batters in India'.

After Murali Vijay slams Sanjay Manjrekar, the latter makes quick amends on air

As both Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant are injured and out and will be missing from the XI, it will be a toss-up between Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, KS Bharat, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav to fill those two spots in the XI against Australia for the first Test that begins on February 9th in Nagpur.

IND vs AUS: Sanjay Manjrekar predicts THIS star player to make the cut in XI for Nagpur Test

Virat Kohli commenced 2023 in style. With India being asked to bat first in the three-match ODI series opener versus Sri Lanka, on Tuesday (January 10), Kohli banked on a great start provided by Rohit Sharma (83) and Shubman Gill (70) to score a magnificent 87-ball 113 and take the home side to a mammoth 373 for 7 in 50 overs.

Virat Kohli might return to his original heights in World Cup year: Sanjay Manjrekar pins hopes on ODI great

India captain Rohit Sharma is currently injured and out of the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh. Rohit suffered a finger injury during the 2nd ODI in Dhaka and upon consulting the private doctor in Mumbai he was advised rest.

BAN vs IND 2022: If Rohit Sharma returns, Shubman Gill might have to sit out, opines Sanjay Manjrekar

Mohammed Shami is reportedly the frontrunner to replace Jasprit Bumrah in India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022, however, BCCI is yet to name an official replacement for the injured pacer.

'Siraj seriously pushing Shami': Sanjay Manjrekar on Jasprit Bumrah's spot in India's T20 World Cup squad

Sanjay Manjrekar and Ravindra Jadeja Twitter spat made the headlines in 2019. It all started with Manjrekar calling Jadeja a 'bits and pieces' cricketer during the 2019 ODI World Cup in England and Wales.

'Your dear friend...': Sanjay Manjrekar reacts to Ravindra Jadeja's viral post, leaves heartfelt message

Virat Kohli returned to international cricket with the commencement of the Asia Cup 2022 edition, in the UAE. After a break, post the England tour, the 33-year-old's return was keenly observed.

'This is a guy who’s damn self-confident' - Sanjay Manjrekar reacts as Virat Kohli regains form

India, under Rohit Sharma, failed to win the Asia Cup 2022 edition despite being termed as favourites. India dominated the group stage but fell flat in the Super Four, losing their opening two games versus Pakistan and Sri Lanka respectively, to bow out of the multi-nation tournament without featuring in the final.

'Was disheartened & pessimistic' - Manjrekar on India's Asia Cup performance, opines on loss vs Australia

Arshdeep Singh was mercilessly trolled online after he dropped a simple catch in the end overs of the high-voltage India-Pakistan Super Four clash at the Asia Cup 2022 edition, in the UAE.

IND vs PAK: Manjrekar reveals why he refrained from asking about Arshdeep's dropped catch to Rohit

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar recently offered his take on Pakistan's approach to T20 cricket and batting in the shortest format of the game. He asserted that the Men in Green spend too long in a bid to lay the foundation for themselves while playing T20 cricket.

'Laying too deep a foundation': Sanjay Manjrekar sheds light on major flaw in Pakistan's T20I approach

Hardik Pandya's all-round blitz took India past the finish line in a riveting clash against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday (August 28) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Sanjay Manjrekar lauds 'unreal' Hardik Pandya after his all-round blitz vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

Sanjay Manjrekar's infamous remark on with Ravindra Jadeja is well known. During the 2019 ODI World Cup, former cricketer-turned-commentator Manjrekar had made heads turn when he claimed all-rounder Jadeja is a 'bits and pieces' cricketer.

IND vs PAK: 'You are ok to talk to me?': Manjrekar leaves Jadeja in splits, all-rounder replies - WATCH

Arshdeep Singh has been climbing up the ladder for Team India ever since his international debut. After impressing one and all with his skills, a steady head and ability to bowl in the powerplays as well as during the death overs, the 23-year-old has been able to replicate the same so far while donning the India jersey.

'He has little lead over Avesh Khan' - Manjrekar on young pacer ahead of India's T20 WC squad selection

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has questioned the Indian team management's decision to provide frequent breaks to senior batter Virat Kohli. Kohli has been rested from India's ongoing T20I series against West Indies and is currently not in action for the Men in Blue.

Virat should have played every match possible: Sanjay Manjrekar questions Kohli's frequent breaks for India

Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant stood tall for India during their stiff 260-run chase versus hosts England as Rohit Sharma-led India won the three-match ODI series 2-1 on Sunday (July 17) in Manchester.

'I was completely....' - Sanjay Manjrekar heaps praise on Rishabh Pant-Hardik Pandya after England ODIs

India defeated Ireland by 4 runs in a thrilling encounter in the second T20I at The Village in Dublin on Tuesday (June 28). Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson starred with the bat as the duo played brilliant knocks to help India post a strong total of 225 runs on the board, batting first.

'Selectors' headache turned into a migraine': Manjrekar reacts to Hooda, Samson's heroics against Ireland

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