Kohli's Dismissal Sparks Comparison with Tendulkar, Says Manjrekar
On Kohli's Wicket, Manjrekar Namedrops Tendulkar: "Looking At Other Reasons"
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In a recent IPL match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost to Lucknow Super Giants by nine runs, with Virat Kohli's dismissal being a key moment. Sanjay Manjrekar compared Kohli's reaction to that of Sachin Tendulkar, highlighting how great batters often seek external reasons for their out rather than questioning their own skills.
- 01Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost to Lucknow Super Giants by nine runs using the DLS method.
- 02Virat Kohli was bowled out by Prince Yadav, marking a pivotal moment in the match.
- 03Sanjay Manjrekar compared Kohli's reaction to that of Sachin Tendulkar's during his career.
- 04Manjrekar emphasized that great batters often look for external reasons for their dismissals.
- 05This mindset reflects high self-confidence, distinguishing great players from ordinary ones.
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In the IPL 2026 match at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced a narrow defeat against Lucknow Super Giants by nine runs using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. A significant moment in the match was the dismissal of star batter Virat Kohli, who was bowled by Prince Yadav with a swift 140.4 kmph inswinging delivery. Kohli's surprised reaction, staring at the pitch after being bowled, drew commentary from former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar. He noted that such reactions are reminiscent of Sachin Tendulkar, who similarly questioned the pitch conditions towards the end of his career. Manjrekar explained that great batters often do not immediately self-criticize after a setback; instead, they look for external reasons for their dismissal. This trait, he argues, is what separates exceptional players from ordinary ones, as their high self-confidence allows them to maintain faith in their abilities even after a poor performance.
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