Manjrekar Questions Kohli's ODI Choice, Harbhajan Fires Back: 'Change Your Thinking!'

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News18•16-01-2026, 16:06
Manjrekar Questions Kohli's ODI Choice, Harbhajan Fires Back: 'Change Your Thinking!'
- •Sanjay Manjrekar sparked controversy by suggesting Virat Kohli plays ODIs because it's an 'easier' format after retiring from Tests and T20Is.
- •Manjrekar argued that top-order batsmen find ODIs easier due to fewer slips and bowlers focusing on run control over wickets.
- •Harbhajan Singh strongly refuted Manjrekar's claims, stating that scoring runs in any format is not easy and Kohli's performance should be celebrated.
- •Bhajji emphasized Kohli's role as a great player and match-winner, inspiring the next generation, regardless of the format.
- •Kohli is currently playing an ODI series against New Zealand, having scored 116 runs in two matches, with the third ODI scheduled for January 18 in Indore.
Why It Matters: Harbhajan Singh slammed Sanjay Manjrekar for questioning Virat Kohli's ODI commitment, defending his stellar performance.
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