Sanjay Manjrekar, a former cricketer now known for his commentary in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has recently found himself in the spotlight on social media.
A content creator, Vishal Dayama, poked fun at Manjrekar’s commentary style, which has often stirred controversy among cricket fans. Dayama humorously suggested a tool that could detect and mute Manjrekar’s voice.
hello sharks my idea is mute button but only for manjrekar, this app detects that sound and prevents it from reaching your ears
— vishal dayama (@VishalDayama) March 24, 2024
Taking a light-hearted jab at the situation, Ritesh Agarwal, the CEO of OYO and a judge on Shark Tank India, joined in on the banter.
Responding to Dayama’s proposal, Agarwal jokingly remarked,
“You will receive an offer and the deal is sealed. This is a huge opportunity.”
apko offer milega aaur deal pakki 🤩
yeh bahut badi opportunity hai https://t.co/qVvAqS9AF8
— Ritesh Agarwal (@riteshagar) March 24, 2024
Agarwal’s comment quickly went viral, with many people finding humor in the idea. However, he later clarified that his remarks were made in jest and that he holds no ill will towards Sanjay Manjrekar.
“I actually do like Sanjay’s commentary, and this is all in good fun,”
Agarwal stated.
BTW I actually do like Sanjay's commentary and this is in good zest 😂 , like my friend said, bura na mano Holi hai 🍫
— Ritesh Agarwal (@riteshagar) March 24, 2024
This exchange resurfaced memories of a previous incident involving Manjrekar during the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup. His comments about cricketer Ravindra Jadeja sparked controversy, leading to a heated exchange between the two. Despite such incidents, Manjrekar remains a prominent figure in cricket commentary.
Overall, while the exchange provided entertainment for many, it serves as a reminder of the fine line between humor and criticism in the public eye.