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Sanjay Manjrekar, born on July 12, 1965, in Mumbai, India, is a former Indian cricketer and a prominent cricket commentator. He played as a right-handed batsman and was known for his elegant batting style. Manjrekar made his international debut in 1987 and represented India in 38 Test matches and 150 One Day Internationals (ODIs) until his retirement in 1996.
During his international career, Manjrekar scored 2,113 runs in Test cricket, with a highest score of 223, and 3,738 runs in ODIs, including a notable average of over 30. He was part of the Indian team that reached the semifinals of the 1987 Cricket World Cup and the final of the 1996 World Cup, and his performances were instrumental during India's successful cricketing campaigns in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
After retiring from professional cricket, Manjrekar transitioned into a career in sports commentary and analysis, where he became a well-respected voice in cricket journalism. He has been associated with various sports networks and has contributed to the popularization of cricket in India through his insightful analysis and articulate commentary. Sanjay Manjrekar's legacy in the cricketing world is marked by his contributions both as a player and as a cricket analyst.