When India was playing Bangladesh, Sanjay Manjrekar had made a comment from the commentary box. The former cricketer called Ravindra Jadeja a ‘bits and pieces cricketer’. This comment had drawn quite some criticism for Manjrekar. Ravindra Jadeja himself had replied to Sanjay Manjrekar on Twitter, saying he was fed up of Manjrekar’s ‘verbal diarrhoea’. Despite this, Manjrekar has included Jadeja in his team for the Semi-finals.
Trying to predict Indian team for the semis. Let’s see how many I get right. Do send yours too. Will retweet a few.
Rohit
Rahul
Virat
Pant
Hardik
Dhoni
Jadeja
Bhuvi
Shami
Kuldeep*
Bumrah.*If pitch is not a turner.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 6, 2019
England’s former skipper Michael Vaughan was quick to reply to this selection. Vaughan tweeted saying, “I see you have picked the bits and pieces cricketer!!!”
I see you have picked that bits and pieces cricketer !!! 😜 https://t.co/ChwxTgH76Y
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 6, 2019
Manjrekar had to clear the meaning of this selection, and he surely did that. He clarified his side by saying that he had just predicted the team. This was not his team.
‘Predicted’ my dear Vaughan…not ‘my’ team. 🙄 https://t.co/vKisWU0vyK
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 6, 2019
This banter was far from over. The English skipper quickly came up with another question for the commentator. He added some sarcasm as he asked Manjrekar what his team was. And did his team have any ‘bits and pieces’ cricketer?
What’s your team then my dear Sanjay !! Are you picking any bits & pieces cricketers ? https://t.co/USVzBmoD9G
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 6, 2019
Sanjay Manjrekar is yet to reply to this question by Vaughan. If he does reply, this Twitter spat could go for on for at least of a couple of more tweets.
Rohit Sharma was also asked about his opinion on how Jadeja had replied to Manjrekar’s comments. To this, the opener had said it differs from person to person. Furthermore, he added that different people react differently and how you react is your personal choice.
Jadeja played his first World Cup match of 2019 in the last league match of India, against Sri Lanka. Until then, Jadeja played only as a substitute fielder.