Manjrekar's Bold Claim: ODI Top-Order Batting Easier Than Tests!
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Moneycontrol•09-01-2026, 22:55
Manjrekar's Bold Claim: ODI Top-Order Batting Easier Than Tests!
- •Sanjay Manjrekar stated that giving undue importance to top-order ODI runs is incorrect, as batting in ODIs is easier than Test cricket.
- •He highlighted that players eager to open in ODIs are content batting lower in Tests, indicating different format challenges.
- •Manjrekar explained that top-order ODI batsmen benefit from less aggressive fielding and bowlers focused on run prevention, not just wickets.
- •He argued that the real challenge in ODIs lies in middle-order positions (4, 5, 6) where players like Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, and MS Dhoni excelled.
- •Manjrekar concluded that ODI top-three performances shouldn't be the primary measure of a 'great batsman' due to inherent advantages.
Why It Matters: Sanjay Manjrekar asserts ODI top-order batting is easier, challenging conventional views on player assessment.
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