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.

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 Rohit Sharma must have felt the need to 'clear the air' about who should get the 'credit' for his dropping.