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Sanjay Manjrekar Criticizes Sri Lanka, Calls Umpires Unprofessional
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 06:35 AM
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Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar publicly slammed Sri Lanka and the match officials after a tense exchange, labeling the team and umpires as unprofessional.
During the India‑Sri Lanka series, Sanjay Manjrekar voiced his frustration after a heated back‑and‑forth with the umpires. He accused Sri Lanka of being unprofessional and said he could not take their eye. The comments were posted on his social media accounts and sparked debate among fans and commentators. No official statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India has yet been released regarding the incident. The incident highlights the growing tensions that can arise in high‑stakes international matches.