In a recent post made by the veteran player on X (formerly, Twitter), Sanjay Manjrekar said that he would enjoy T20 batting like he would enjoy a light snack as he believes it is ok to get out in T20 because there is no real backlash. Adding to it he also said that T20 batting is easier to achieve as there isn't much to stake.
The post has come after the young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance in the IPL as it drew comparisons from Sachin Tendulkar’s performance as a younger player. There had been insistence from the fans following Sooryavanshi's performance that he should be fast tracked into the national team soon.
“I enjoy T20 batting like I would a light snack. I find it hard to truly respect it.
Only because it’s ok to get out in T20s. It’s no big deal. No real backlash.
And that is why T20 batting excellence is far easier to achieve. Life is easier, when there isn’t much at stake”, the post read.
I enjoy T20 batting like I would a light snack. I find it hard to truly respect it. Only because it’s ok to get out in T20s. It’s no big deal. No real backlash. And that is why T20 batting excellence is far easier to achieve. Life is easier, when there isn’t much at stake. 😊
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 12, 2026
The post has drawn multiple reactions from fans across the internet as some people have criticised him, citing that batting in T20 is very difficult as the match can change with every ball and the batter has to start performing from the first ball of the innings, while the other part of the internet have agreed with him as they believe the 50- over matches should been on the top of the hierarchy followed by Test matches because of the temperament they require from the players.
Sanjay Manjrekar on T20 batting
Manjrekar has been constantly in news for his views criticising the T20 format specifically critiquing "conservative" approaches and the use of "anchors" in high-scoring games. While he praised India's overall "ferocity" and record totals during their 2026 T20 World Cup victory, he cautioned against senior players trying to control the entire innings.
Manjrekar also sparked controversy by posting that India's back-to-back T20 World Cup wins (2024 and 2026) "don't come remotely close" to the sanctity and challenge of the 1983 and 2011 ODI World Cup triumphs. He maintains that the term "Cricket World Cup" should be reserved exclusively for the 50-over format.
