Former Indian batsman Sanjay Manjrekar has said he still has his doubts about the DRS (Decision Review System) and if it should be used or not in international cricket. Apart from being unsure about the use of technology, he also said the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) should set its priorities right and do more to nurture young talent in India. Here is all that and much more he told me when I met him recently in Mumbai.The DRS debate has ignited again, what's your take on the use of technology in cricket?
Currently, I sit on the fence on this one. I like a few things about the DRS and don't like a few.
After being 0-1 down in the series against Australia, do you think India can bounce back and win from here?
Were you happy with the team that was selected for Australia or would you have selected someone else?
Do you think the BCCI is doing enough to hone the skills and talent of Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron, like how Cricket Australia is taking care of Pat Cummins and James Pattinson?
Australia at the moment is an unpredictable side. It's hard to predict the outcome of this series.
Were you happy with the team that was selected for Australia or would you have selected someone else?
For me Abhimanyu Mithun was a surprise choice. Apart from him, I have no complaints.
Do you think the BCCI is doing enough to hone the skills and talent of Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron, like how Cricket Australia is taking care of Pat Cummins and James Pattinson?
I think the BCCI has learnt their lessons after the England tour. We will have to wait and see how they handle the two youngsters Varun Aaron and Umesh Yadav
What else should the BCCI do to manage players' injuries in a better way?
The BCCI should set their priorities as to which form of cricket is most important for them. Once they do that, they should have someone in-charge who can manage the players accordingly.
Vinod Kambli said recently that the Indian team had decided to bat first in the 1996 World Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka but Azhar decided to bowl after winning the toss. Can you give us some clarity on that?
I think it was an honest cricketing decision the team had taken which eventually backfired.
And lastly, what according to you should be done to promote Test cricket globally?
I think day-night cricket should be introduced to promote Tests.
What else should the BCCI do to manage players' injuries in a better way?
The BCCI should set their priorities as to which form of cricket is most important for them. Once they do that, they should have someone in-charge who can manage the players accordingly.
Vinod Kambli said recently that the Indian team had decided to bat first in the 1996 World Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka but Azhar decided to bowl after winning the toss. Can you give us some clarity on that?
I think it was an honest cricketing decision the team had taken which eventually backfired.
And lastly, what according to you should be done to promote Test cricket globally?
I think day-night cricket should be introduced to promote Tests.
He gol maaled the azhar wala question !
ReplyDeleteAnd i thought you would be taller than him. :D