Image: Sanjay Manjrekar blames Virat Kohli while Pathan defends him after a mix-up during the 4th Test / © Crictoday
Virat Kohli has always been a hot topic in the game of cricket and recently found himself at the center of a heated debate between former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan. The discussion sparked during the 4th Test between India and Australia on December 27, revolved around the run-out of Yashasvi Jaiswal, which occurred after a mix-up between him and Kohli. While both players had been involved in a solid partnership of 102 runs, the run-out left Jaiswal stranded at the striker’s end.
Manjrekar blamed Kohli for not responding to Jaiswal’s call, arguing that Kohli should have taken the run since Jaiswal was at the dangerous end. Pathan, however, disagreed, suggesting that Kohli might have been cautious due to the hard hit from Jaiswal and the fast fielding of Pat Cummins. The debate escalated as Manjrekar criticized Kohli’s actions, even attributing Kohli’s subsequent dismissal to feelings of guilt over Jaiswal’s run-out. The intense discussion showcased differing views on the incident.