Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has joined the bandwagon and reacted to the Virat Kohli vs BCCI ODI captaincy row. Ever since the BCCI announced that Kohli has been removed as the ODI captain, with Rohit Sharma being appointed as the limited-overs skipper, things went out of hand in a flash.

Virat Kohli vs BCCI: Don't know why there was any statement by Sourav Ganguly, says Sanjay Manjrekar

The first Test between India and South Africa is set to get underway on December 26 in Centurion. After the ODI captaincy row created a lot of noise in the last few weeks, the focus has now shifted to the cricketing action as Virat Kohli-led India are in South Africa and gearing up for the three-match Test series opener in the African nation.

India vs SA, 1st Test: MSK Prasad picks 4 pacers for Kohli & Co. as experienced campaigner misses out

A lot has transpired in Indian cricket recently. Following Virat Kohli's sacking as the ODI captain, with Rohit Sharma being named as the limited-overs skipper, the 33-year-old Kohli's explosive presser before India's departure for South Africa left many shellshocked.

This won't be solved if you keep dragging it: Shahid Afridi reacts to BCCI vs Virat Kohli captaincy saga

Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan named the toughest batter he has bowled at in international cricket during a recent Q/A session with fans on Twitter.

Not Virat Kohli! Shadab Khan names star Indian opener and David Warner as 'toughest batter to bowl' at

India is gearing up for the three-match Test series opener versus South Africa, which gets underway on December 26 in Centurion. Ahead of the series, Virat Kohli-led Indian team have had several injury concerns with the likes of Rohit Sharma (newly-appointed vice-captain), Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel being ruled out.

With no Rohit Sharma, there will be pressure on Virat Kohli, reckons former SA spinner ahead of Centurion Test

Virat Kohli-led India is in South Africa and are gearing up for the three-match Test series opener versus the Proteas, starting on December 26 in Centurion. Before the national side left for SA, Indian cricket saw a new controversy take place after Rohit Sharma became the limited-overs captain, with BCCI sacking Kohli as the ODI skipper.

Ganguly had no business to speak on behalf of selection committee: Vengsarkar on BCCI-Kohli captaincy row

Virat Kohli-led Team India are set to commence their three-match Test series versus South Africa, in the African nation, on December 26 with the first Test in Centurion.

He's coming at you all the time: Sachin Tendulkar all praise for Indian youngster ahead of SA Tests

Ever since the BCCI announced Rohit Sharma as the limited-overs captain, sacking Virat Kohli as the 50-over skipper, there has been a huge outrage in world cricket.

Not the selectors' call: Former India pacer feels BCCI was behind Virat Kohli being sacked as ODI captain

India achieved their second Test series win over Australia in their own backyard during the 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite not having the services of Virat Kohli (due to paternity leave) after the first Test, which India lost by 8 wickets, the Ajinkya Rahane-led Indian team pulled off an upset over Tim Paine-led Aussies to win the series 2-1 Down Under.

Made him my obsession: Ashwin reveals how he got the better of Steve Smith in 2020/21 IND-AUS series

A lot has transpired in Indian cricket recently. Following Rohit Sharma's appointment as the ODI captain, replacing Virat Kohli, there was a lot of noise in the cricketing fraternity.

Sourav Ganguly should've learnt from Greg Chappell episode: Ex-selector on BCCI-Virat Kohli row

There has been a lot happening in Indian cricket at present. Before the South Africa tour, the BCCI named Rohit Sharma as Team India's limited-overs captain. While Hitman had already succeeded Virat Kohli as the T20I captain -- post the latter's resignation -- Rohit took over from Kohli in ODIs as the selectors went ahead with only one captain in white-ball formats.

'Virat Kohli could've picked up the phone...' - Aakash Chopra opines on Team India's ODI captaincy row

Virat Kohli-led India is gearing up for the three-match Test series opener versus South Africa, which will get underway from December 26 in Centurion. India have a big opportunity to win their first-ever Test series on African soil.

India vs SA: Virat Kohli on cusp of entering 8,000-run club ahead of Test series opener in Centurion

Danish Kaneria, the former Pakistan spinner, recently revealed his T20 XI of the year. With the calendar year coming to an end, there was plenty of cricketing action across formats.

No Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma! Kaneria's T20 XI of 2021 features Bumrah, Rishabh Pant & 2 more Indians

Virat Kohli-led Indian Test team is in South Africa and are gearing up for the three-match Test series opener, which gets underway on December 26 in Centurion. The last two Tests will follow suit before the action moves to the three ODIs in the African nation, starting from January 19.

T20 World Cup is next year: Aakash Chopra unimpressed as T20Is rescheduled from India's tour of SA

R Ashwin is gearing up for Team India's forthcoming three-match Test series versus South Africa, in the African nation, which gets underway from December 26 in Centurion.

Felt crushed: R Ashwin recalls Ravi Shastri's huge praise for Kuldeep Yadav during 2018-19 Australia tour

R Ashwin remains one of the key players for Team India. Debuting for the national side in 2010, the wily off-spinner was part of MS Dhoni-led India's victorious run in the 2011 ODI World Cup.

I contemplated giving up the sport: R Ashwin admits to have thought of retirement between 2018-20

With 'rift' rumours done and dusted, here's reliving 5 top partnerships between Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

Virat Kohli-BCCI have been at the loggerheads following the recent ODI captaincy switch in Team India. Early this month, the BCCI named Rohit Sharma as the limited-overs captain, replacing Kohli as the ODI skipper after he had already resigned as the T20I captain.

Main objective is to play for the country: Former Pak captain defends BCCI's silence over Kohli presser row

Team India were regarded as one of the strongest contenders for winning the 2021 T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Having entered the showpiece event on the back of playing the final leg of IPL 14, also held in the UAE, many thought Virat Kohli & Co.

'IPL is No. 1 league but...': Akram opines on India's T20 WC debacle, explains why 'they need to think back'

Virat Kohli-led Team India are gearing up for the three-match Test series opener versus South Africa at Centurion, which will get underway on December 26. Ahead of the three Tests, the onus is on King Kohli.

Former Indian cricketer backs Virat Kohli to come out all guns blazing and revive Test career in SA

Virat Kohli-led India are in South Africa for three Tests and equal number of ODIs, starting from December 26 at Centurion. However, things aren't at its very best between Indian Test captain Kohli and Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI.

THROWBACK: 'One of my favourite captains' - When Sourav Ganguly was all praise for Virat Kohli

Indian cricket team led by Virat Kohli carried out their first group practice session here on Saturday ahead of the first Test against South Africa on Boxing Day.

Ind v SA: Team India holds its first practice session ahead of the Boxing Day Test - WATCH

The Joe Root-led England Test team are tottering in the ongoing Ashes 2021/22 edition Down Under. Losing the first Test by a whopping 9-wicket margin versus Pat Cummins-led Australia, the English line-up saw five crucial points being deducted from their tally for slow over-rate at The Gabba, Brisbane.

Updated World Test Championship points table as England penalised for slow over-rate in Ashes opener

Virat Kohli-led Team India's Test side has arrived in South Africa for a three-match Test series, starting from December 26. Under Kohli, India have won a Test series in Australia (twice but once under Ajinkya Rahane), have an unassaiable lead over England in the five Tests in the United Kingdom (early this year) and will now aim to win their first-ever Test series on South African soil.

We may see Virat Kohli from two years ago slamming centuries after centuries, predicts Sunil Gavaskar

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