Virat Kohli’s brother, Vikas Kohli, has once again taken a public swipe at former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar — this time over his recent criticism of Virat’s decision to retire from Test cricket.
After Kohli scored a gritty century against New Zealand on Sunday, Vikas took to Threads and posted a pointed message: “I wonder if Mr Expert of Cricket has some suggestions for the easiest form of cricket. You need to be there to do that. Anyways, as I said, easier said than done.”
The timing and tone of the post left little doubt about who it was aimed at. Just a few days earlier, Manjrekar had expressed disappointment over Kohli's decision to step away from Test cricket. He had even gone on to call ODIs the "easiest format" — suggesting that Kohli may have opted for a less demanding path in the latter stage of his career.
Vikas’s latest jab is the second time in a week that he has indirectly responded to Manjrekar’s remarks. In an earlier post — which was later deleted — he had written, “Kuch logon ki daal roti nahi chalti bina Virat ka naam liye.” While he didn’t mention Manjrekar by name, the message was clear, especially given the context of the ongoing chatter around Kohli’s career choices.
This isn’t the first time Manjrekar has faced backlash for his commentary. Over the years, he has developed a reputation for making bold, often polarising statements — especially when it comes to senior Indian cricketers. His previous remarks about Ravindra Jadeja being a “bits and pieces” player had also sparked controversy.
As for Kohli, the 35-year-old continues to let his bat do the talking. His century against New Zealand, even in a losing cause, proved that he’s far from done — regardless of the format he chooses to play.
While Vikas’s comments reflect a brother’s loyalty, they also add fuel to the larger debate around the scrutiny top players face — not just from fans or media, but from former players too.
The question now is: will Manjrekar respond, or let the noise fade?
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