Former Indian cricketer, Sanjay Manjrekar, not too long ago took to X to take a lightweight swipe at Virat Kohli after Suryakumar Yadav overtook the ace batter’s run tally in the course of the ongoing version of the Indian Premier League in Mumbai Indians’ recreation in opposition to Rajasthan Royals. Suryakumar’s 48* (23) pushed his tally to 475 runs in 11 innings, as in comparison with Kohli’s 443 in 10 innings.
The famend commentator uploaded a tweet by which he expressed that the Orange Cap was wanting “further brilliant” on Suryakumar. Not solely that, he additionally talked about his strike price of 172.72, subtly hinting at Kohli’s considerably decrease strike price (138.87). His explicit comment has stirred up the web, with many holding Manjrekar accountable for spreading pointless cynicism.
Verify his tweet under:
03:30 PM · Could 02, 2025
Lately, Manjrekar had posted on X a few “batters that matter” listing by which he had included all of the batters possessing a strike price of 153 and above at that time of the season. Kohli, regardless of being amongst the highest run-getters of IPL 2025, was nowhere to be discovered on the listing.
Suryakumar’s blitzkrieg in opposition to RR was one of many fundamental causes for MI to submit 217 on the board. The joint-most profitable franchise went on to register a 100-run victory in Jaipur. The vice-captain of MI has been in high kind this season and is anticipated to fireside within the enterprise finish of the match too.
RCB will tackle Chennai Tremendous Kings subsequent. The conflict on the Chinnaswamy presents an exquisite alternative for the previous RCB skipper to rise within the standings and overtake Suryakumar’s rely. The match is scheduled for Saturday, Could 3, at 7:30 pm (IST).
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