Sanjay Manjrekar Analyzes Virat Kohli's Reaction After Duck in IPL 2026 Match
“As if the pitch had played some trick on him” - Sanjay Manjrekar’s brutal remark on Virat Kohli after LSG vs RCB IPL 2026 match
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In the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants, Virat Kohli was dismissed for 0 runs, prompting former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar to comment on Kohli's reaction. Manjrekar noted that great batters often look for external reasons for their dismissals, highlighting Kohli's high self-confidence despite the setback.
- 01Virat Kohli was dismissed for 0 runs in the IPL 2026 match against LSG.
- 02Sanjay Manjrekar compared Kohli's reaction to that of Sachin Tendulkar, noting a tendency to blame external factors.
- 03Kohli's dismissal contributed to RCB's loss by nine runs while chasing 213.
- 04Manjrekar emphasized that great batters maintain high self-confidence after failures.
- 05Despite the duck, Kohli has an impressive IPL 2026 average of 47.37.
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In the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Virat Kohli faced a surprising dismissal for 0 runs off 2 balls, bowled by Prince Yadav. His reaction, characterized by a puzzled look at the pitch, drew commentary from former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar. Manjrekar noted that this behavior is common among great batters, who often search for external reasons for their dismissals rather than self-criticism. He drew parallels between Kohli and legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, suggesting that both exhibit a tendency to look for faults in the pitch rather than their own technique. Kohli's early exit contributed to RCB's failure to chase down a target of 213 runs, resulting in a loss by nine runs. Despite this setback, Kohli maintains an impressive average of 47.37 with a strike rate of 164.06 in 10 matches during the IPL 2026 season, showcasing his overall prowess as a player.
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