Published 21:20 IST, December 15th 2019

Sanjay Manjrekar trolled for recommending Kesrick Williams for IPL auctions

Sanjay Manjrekar was trolled after recommending West Indian pacer Kesrick Williams' name in the upcoming IPL auctions. The auctions will be held on December 19.

Reported by: Karthik Nair
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Sanjay Manjrekar has been at receiving end on social media ever since IPL final. He was also trolled by fans for his bits-and-pieces remark against all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja during World Cup 2019 and his on-air spat with Harsha Bhogle during historic Pink-Ball Test at Eden Gardens last month. Lately, Manjrekar had recommended a player's name for upcoming IPL auctions for which he was once again at receiving end. 

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Sanjay Manjrekar recommends Kesrick Williams' name

Taking to micro-blogging site, cricketer-turned commentator had recommended West Indian pacer Kesrick Williams' name for upcoming IPL auctions. He had urged that one must go for Kesrick Williams as he reckoned that Caribbean cricketer is perfect for IPL conditions. Read tweet here:

However, t only was he trolled, re were many who were t on same p with veteran commentator and one of m was former English skipper Kevin Pietersen. After having read Manjrekar's tweet, KP wrote that he completely disagreed with former Mumbai batsman and added that Kesrick Williams is t good eugh and has thing special apart from his celebration.

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Here are some or reactions:

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Kohli-Williams banter

It had all started during three-match T20I series between India and West Indies earlier this month. Virat Kohli, who had anchored India's run chase in 1st T20I had mocked Windies pacer's tebook style celebrations after having deposited him into stands. Williams scored an equalizer in next match when he had resorted to a silent celebration after dismissing Indian skipper. neless, it was Kohli who had last laugh after yet again taking Williams to cleaners after which he had made a funny expression in series-decider at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

IPL 2020 auctions will be held in Kolkata on December 19.

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20:29 IST, December 15th 2019