'Dada on fire': Netizens react as 'God of Commentary' Sanjay Manjrekar gets axed

While world is busy talking about coronavirus pandemic and its impact on sports, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also made a big decision by reportedly dropping Sanjay Manjrekar from its commentary team. One of most popular and discussed commentators, Manjrekar was removed from panel before start of recently-canceled ODI series between India and South Africa.

Moreover, misery for Manjrekar doesn't end here as report furr stated that board is also planning t to include him in IPL commentary panel.

However, this news doesn't come as a surprise as Manjrekar did land in a few big controversies last year because of his comments. first one was when he called Ravindra Jadeja bits and pieces cricketer during World cup. Later, he was involved in a heated on-air tussle with fellow commentator Harsha Bhogle.

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Netizens come up with a range of reactions 

After news broke out, netizens came up with a range of reactions. While many hailed Sourav Ganguly for this decision, ors came with a funny picture, drawing Jadeja's angle. Have a look;

While BCCI or Sanjay Manjrekar is yet to give an update on latest turn of events, news outlet quoted a BCCI source as saying that ex-cricketer has been excluded from panel. 

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