Manjrekar Disappointed by Kohli's Test Exit, Calls ODIs 'Easy Option'
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Moneycontrol•06-01-2026, 12:57
Manjrekar Disappointed by Kohli's Test Exit, Calls ODIs 'Easy Option'
- •Sanjay Manjrekar expressed disappointment over Virat Kohli's Test retirement, labeling ODIs as an 'easy option'.
- •Manjrekar believes Kohli 'walked away' from Test challenges instead of addressing his five-year struggle with a 31 average.
- •He contrasts Kohli's decision with Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson, who continue to excel in Test cricket.
- •Manjrekar feels Kohli, despite his fitness, could have fought to regain Test form, even through first-class cricket.
- •Kohli's struggles in Test cricket, particularly with deliveries outside off-stump, were evident before his retirement.
Why It Matters: Manjrekar laments Virat Kohli's Test retirement, suggesting he chose an easier path instead of fighting for red-ball form.
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