Sanjay Manjrekar
Cricketer and sportscaster
Born
July 12th, 1965
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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Played first-class and international cricket from 1989 to 1996. Represented India in 37 Test matches and 150 One Day Internationals (ODIs). Scored over 2,000 runs in Tests and more than 3,000 runs in ODIs. Transitioned to a successful career in sports broadcasting, providing analysis and commentary for various cricket matches, including Indian Premier League (IPL) games.
Represented India in 37 Test matches
Played 150 One Day Internationals
Scored over 3,000 ODI runs
Served as a sports commentator
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