During Day 1 of the first Test between India and England at Headingley, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised KL Rahul for his smart and careful batting. While doing so, he appeared to take a subtle dig at Virat Kohli.
Manjrekar pointed out that Rahul did not touch a single ball pitched outside the off-stump, showing great patience and discipline. He then added, “We know of a former batter who would have gone after those deliveries and got into trouble.” Although he didn’t name anyone, many fans believe he was referring to Virat Kohli.
Kohli has often been dismissed by playing at balls outside the off-stump, especially in conditions like England. Manjrekar’s comment seemed to highlight this weakness, while praising Rahul for avoiding the same mistake.
In short, Manjrekar praised Rahul’s technique and shot selection but couldn’t resist making a cheeky remark that many saw as a hidden comment about Kohli’s past struggles in England.
ENG Vs IND, 1st Test: India & England Players Observe Minute's Silence As A Mark Of Respect For Ahmedabad Plane Victims; Video
In a poignant show of solidarity and respect, players from both India and England, along with match officials, have been seen wearing black armbands during the ongoing 1st Test match at Leeds. The players and officials also observed a minute of silence to pay tribute to the victims.
On June 12, a devastating plane crash near Ahmedabad claimed numerous lives. In response, players from both nations paused pre-match routines, observed a minute of silence, and wore black armbands, a gesture of respect and grief.
The choice to wear armbands beautifully demonstrated unity within the cricket world. Both teams, recognizing the weight of the tragedy, came together in shared mourning before resuming the high-stakes battle. England cricket's official handle on X expressed their grief towards victims and announced that both camps will wear black armbands as a mark of respect.
