In an interaction with ESPN Cricinfo, Sanjay Manjrekar said that India will continue with KL Rahul as the opener in the five-match Test Series in England in June, unless Rohit Sharma does something extraordinary to earn his place back in the squad.

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said Rohit Sharma spoke to the broadcasters midway through the Sydney Test because he wanted to clear the air about his absence from the XI. Manjrekar also said retirement is a personal call,

Sanjay Manjrekar believes Rohit Sharma did the candid interview during Sydney Test because Gautam Gambhir was taking all the credit for resting him.

India's captain Rohit Sharma was dropped for the series-deciding fifth Test against Australia, replaced by Shubman Gill. Stand-in skipper Jasprit Bumrah mentioned Rohit 'opted to rest', which former India batter turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar found vague.

Replying to the question, Gautam Gambhir said that Rohit Sharma 'opted out' by showing maturity, few of the nonsensical things were written about the skipper.

Sanjay Manjrekar criticizes India's cricket culture of prioritizing iconic players' form over the team's best interests. He highlights the decision to move KL Rahul from the opener position, where he excelled,

Sanjay Manjrekar said that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play county cricket to make a strong case for themselves before the Test series against England later this year.