Manjrekar Doubles Down on 'Easiest Format' Claim for Kohli, Cites ODI Openers

• Sanjay Manjrekar reiterates his stance that ODIs are an 'easy format' for top-order batters, especially compared to Tests.
• He observes that many Indian ODI openers were middle-order Test batters, eager to bat in the top three in ODIs.
• Manjrekar previously expressed sadness over Kohli's Test retirement, linking it to his struggles against Australia.
• Kohli retired from Tests in May 2025 after a challenging Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, scoring only 190 runs in nine innings.
• Manjrekar suggests Kohli's inability to overcome weaknesses contributed to his decision to leave Test cricket.

Why It Matters: Manjrekar defends his 'easy ODI format' claim, linking Kohli's Test retirement to struggles and format preference.