Former India pacer Vinay Kumar snapped at Sanjay Manjrekar after the latter referred to him as a ‘120kmph’ bowler during commentary on Day 3 of the ongoing Perth Test between India and Australia. It all happened during a discussion on pace bowlers and pitches in India. While chatting with Mark Nicholas and Russel Arnold, Manjrekar ended up saying that ‘medium pacers’ like Vinay Kumar topped the bowling charts because of the amount of grass on the surface during domestic matches.
“But I think that’s gone, but what it also did was medium pacers like the Vinay Kumars, with no disrespect to him, were topping the wicket-taking charts because all they needed to do with grass on the pitch was put the ball at 120 kmph in the right area, and they got wicket,” Manjrekar said on air.
Vinay Kumar has finally reacted to this statement of Manjrekar on air, saying that he has more than 100 IPL wickets and that he takes “pride” in his achievements.
Taking to X, Vinay Kumar wrote, “Sanjay bhai with due respect, your speed gun requires urgent servicing.
120KMPH. Seriously? With God’s grace I take pride in my achievements, I am contented, satisfied and happy with my life.”
