Published 14:44 IST, December 29th 2020

Sanjay Manjrekar loses cool at netizen's 'Bits & Pieces' jibe; gives 'strongest defence'

Cricketer-turned-commentator/ analyst Sanjay Manjrekar gave a scorching reply to a netizen for bringing up the infamous 'Bits & Pieces' jibe on social media

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Sanjay Manjrekar slammed a fan who tried to belittle him by reminding him of his infamous 'Bits & Pieces' comment on social media. This term dates back to ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 where Manjrekar h called star Indian all-rounder r Ravindra Jeja a 'Bits & Pieces' player in July 2019. 

‘English challenged’: Sanjay Manjrekar 

It so happened that former Indian middle-order batsman Mohamm Kaif h backed Ravindra Jeja and urged everyone to officially stop search for a Test all-rounder as he reckoned that Saurashtra all-rounder can handle short ball in Australia, takes crucial wickets on true wickets, and at same time is best fielder in world. Kaif concluded by saying that debate on this ends right re.

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After having re Kaif's tweet, a passionate cricket fan came forward and asked cricketer-turned-commentator/analyst wher he did t think that Jdu is a 'Bits & Pieces'  as per great Sanjay Manjrekar. 

Once it came to ex-Mumbai batsman's tice, it seems that he could t tolerate it anymore and did t shy away from giving it back to netizen. veteran commentator schooled netizen by saying that term 'Bits and pieces' refers to n-specialist (supposedly referring to a n-specialist player). 55-year-old n ded insult to injury by saying that he is explaining term once again for someone who is ‘English challenged’.

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cricket pundit n went on to clarify that he has always supported Ravi Jeja in longest format of game because he is a formidable pure bowler hence a specialist.

Some netizens came out in support of former Indian cricketer. Here are a few of reactions.

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' Bits' & Pieces' comment

It h so happened that Manjrekar h called Jeja a 'Bits & Pieces' player during a part of his 2019 World Cup analysis and as soon as Gujarat cricketer realized it, it was just a matter of time before he put former batsman in his position by saying that he has played more matches than Sanjay and refore veteran commentator should show him some respect. Jdu concluded by saying that he has h eugh of Manjrekar's 'verbal diarrhoea'.

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14:44 IST, December 29th 2020