Sanjay Manjrekar Slams Indian Team Selection, After the 4th Match of India vs England Test Series 2025
The fourth match of the India vs England Test 2025 series is over, but the biggest talking point after the game was the Indian team selection. After this match in Chennai, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned the team management, and his comments shocked both fans and experts.
India lost to England on a pitch where spin could have worked well. But the team gave rest to Kuldeep Yadav, who was in good form, and picked Axar Patel instead, who has been struggling in recent games.
On the post-match show, Sanjay Manjrekar openly said
“This was clearly a selection mistake. If you don’t understand the pitch and give rest to senior bowlers without a proper backup, then you’re exposing yourself.”
This line went viral. Fans on Twitter also agreed with Manjrekar and started asking for more transparency from the team management.
Was Resting Kuldeep a Decision or Pressure from Selection?
Kuldeep Yadav made an impact every time he bowled in this series. His rhythm was strong too. Still, giving him rest didn’t make sense. Axar Patel didn’t take a single wicket in this match and kept struggling while bowling.
Fans and experts raised the point that if the pitch was spin-friendly, why was a bowler with strong form and confidence kept on the bench?
Silence from Coach and Captain – Another Issue?
After the match, neither Rohit Sharma nor Rahul Dravid gave any clear answer about the selection. Manjrekar also shared his opinion on this:
“You’re not even telling the fans what the decision was based on… This shows a lack of transparency.”
This silence and confusion is creating frustration among fans and it’s clearly visible on social media right now.
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Will We See Changes Before the Fifth Test?
The series is currently tied 2-2, and the fifth Test is now like a final. Everyone is watching to see what the next Playing XI will look like. Will Kuldeep Yadav return? Will there be changes in the batting lineup too?
Manjrekar gave a kind of final warning
“This is not just one match. This is a pattern. Whenever India loses a Test match, team selection is usually a major reason.”
Sanjay Manjrekar’s anger is not just his personal opinion as a former cricketer, it reflects the voice of millions of fans who are always confused about team selection. The final match of the India vs England series is no longer just about performance, it’s also a test for the logic behind selection.
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