Former India player Sanjay Manjrekar voiced strong disapproval regarding the on-field actions of young talents Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Past incidents involving Sooryavanshi include a high profile clash with a Sri Lanka A participant during a tri-series held in June. Meanwhile, Jaiswal drew intense scrutiny after headbutting Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando on the opening day of the ongoing second Test fixture between the two national squads at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
Public Call For Strict Governing Body Action Following his retirement from professional competition, Manjrekar transitioned into broadcasting roles as an analyst and commentator. He has been vocal on social media platforms aboit different issues and this too he wrote urging both the International Cricket Council and the Board of Control for Cricket in India to intervene firmly. In his view, failing to punish these actions properly creates a dangerous precedent that conditions athletes to repeat such misconduct, harming both the integrity of cricket and the long-term professional development of the individuals involved.
