Ravindra Jadeja misunderstood me… Sanjay Manjrekar clarified on Bits and Pieces controversy

Ravindra Jadeja Misunderstood Me:  Former Indian cricket and batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has clarified his controversy with Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and fast bowler Mohammed Shami. Sanjay Manjrekar called Ravindra Jadeja a 'bits and pieces' cricketer during the 2019 ODI World Cup. On which Ravindra Jadeja expressed displeasure and targeted him a lot. This year, before the mega auction of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, questions were raised on the fitness of Mohammed Shami, to which Shami gave a befitting reply. Now Manjrekar has given his clarification on both these controversies. He said that Jadeja misunderstood me.

What did Sanjay Manjrekar say?

During an interview, former Team India player and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar said that he was misunderstood to a great extent. He clarified that Ravindra Jadeja misinterpreted the term 'bits and pieces', while he did not understand Mohammed Shami's reaction.

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He said, "I think Ravindra Jadeja had a greater misunderstanding, he has misunderstood the term and Shami has no idea about it. Someone told me that he reacted, but I don't know what the reaction was? And as I said, I keep it simple like this… Yes, earlier, to be honest, I used to get affected by it and try to put my point across and just try to make things better, but it is like a tsunami, which comes and there is no way to stop it".

Why was there a controversy with Ravindra Jadeja?

During the ODI World Cup in 2019, Sanjay Manjrekar called Ravindra Jadeja a bits and pieces cricketer (a cricketer who performs well in one or two matches), after which there was a lot of uproar. After this, Jadeja targeted Manjrekar on social media. He said that still I have played twice as many matches as you and I am still playing. At least learn the manner how to give respect, those who have achieved something more then you. I have heard a lot of your nonsense.

What did Manjrekar say on Mohammed Shami?

Before the IPL 2025 auction , Manjrekar had given a statement on Mohammed Shami's injury and health. He said that teams will definitely be interested in Shami, but considering his injury history, he can be bought at a lower price. Because he is currently struggling with his injury.

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After this, Shami, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 10 crore, targeted Manjrekar in an Instagram story. He wrote that Baba ki Jai Ho. Save a little knowledge for your future too, will it be useful Sanjay ji?