Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Sanjay Manjrekar
16/09/2026
Sanjay Manjrekar was included in the commentary panel announced by Sony LIV for cricket at the 2026 Asian Games. He said India has set the benchmark in Asian cricket and that the squad has what it takes to defend its gold medal.
06/05/2026
During IPL 2026, Manjrekar questioned the fitness of Chennai Super Kings batter Sanju Samson, saying he was not in peak physical condition. He urged Samson to follow the example of Virat Kohli in prioritising fitness to extend his career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sanjay Vijay Manjrekar |
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| Nickname | Sanj |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm | ||||||
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| Weight | 72 kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Personal Life
| Hobbies | Singing |
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| Religion | Hindu |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | Daughter - Devika (food blogger) |
Family
| Father | Late Vijay Manjrekar, Former Indian Cricketer |
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| Mother | Late Rekha Manjrekar |
| Siblings | Anjali and 1 more |
Career
| International Debut |
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| International Retirement |
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| Coach/Mentor | Subhash Bandiwadekar | ||||
| Domestic/State Team | Mumbai | ||||
| Nature on Field | Cool | ||||
| Likes to Play Against | South Africa | ||||
| Career Turning Point | In 1989, when he scored 218 runs against Pakistan in a Test match. | ||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed batsman | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak | ||||
| Test Runs | Over 2000 runs at an average of 37.14 | ||||
| Post-Retirement | Cricket commentator and analyst | ||||
| Recent Commentary Role | Named on the commentary panel for cricket at the Asian Games 2026 |
Favourites
| Batsman | Sunil Gavaskar |
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| Bowler | Malcolm Marshall and Wasim Akram |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sanjay Manjrekar abstains from smoking and drinking alcohol. | |
| 2. His father, Vijay Manjrekar, was a prominent player for the Indian National Team from 1952 to 1965, known for his prowess against fast bowlers. | |
| 3. In his debut test match, Sanjay Manjrekar retired hurt after scoring 5 runs in the first innings and 10 runs in the second innings. | |
| 4. He achieved his first half-century in an ODI against New Zealand in 1988. | |
| 5. Sanjay Manjrekar scored his inaugural Test Century with 108 runs against West Indies in April 1988. | |
| 6. His most cherished innings is his 100 at Barbados in 1989. | |
| 7. Post his international cricket career, he transitioned to playing domestic cricket until 1997-1998 and later pursued a career in commentary. | |
| 8. Sanjay Manjrekar is an aficionado of the legendary singer Kishore Kumar and is recognized for his singing abilities among his peers. | |
| 9. His mother used to diligently collect his press clippings. | |
| 10. He won the Vizzy Trophy and Rohinton Baria Trophy in 1985 while playing for Mumbai University. | |
| 11. He represented India at the 1992 Cricket World Cup alongside Krishnamachari Srikkanth. | |
| 12. Author of the autobiography 'Imperfect', detailing his cricket career, strengths, weaknesses, triumphs, and failures. |
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