Sanjay Manjrekar replied to the recent criticism that he garnered from Kieron Pollard for questioning his batting abilities. The former Indian cricketer clarified that, unlike what the Mumbai Indians and West Indies all-rounder thinks, Majrekar never called him "brainless" unlike what he claims. Manjrekar had said in an on-air discussion that Pollard is more of a "6-7 overs left-in-the-innings batsman" and stated that he doubts if Pollard will be able to bat higher up the order when will have to build innings. It is true that, in the footage Manjrekar never uttered the word "brainless" but Pollard's twitter dig at the veteran cricketer saw lot of strong reaction on social media. "Said 'Does he have the range (to bat higher up the order)?' Using terms like 'no brains' or 'brainless' not my style. I can be critical but never insulting," Manjrekar tweeted. Said " Does he have the range? " Using terms like 'no brains' or 'brainless' not my style. I can be critical but never insulting. — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) 15 April 2017 "I would also encourage all those reacting to the Pollard issue to hear the footage & not just take my word for it," he added. I would also encourage all those reacting to the Pollard issue to hear the footage & not just take my word for it. — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) 15 April 2017 Manjrekar's comments on Pollard's batting invited a strong response from the Mumbai Indians all-rounder apart from being trolled on social media. Pollard had thought that the Indian called him "brainless" on air. "Do you know how I get big so.. about BRAINLESS.. words are very powerful .. once it leaves u can't take it back.. sins of parents fall on. Do you know how I get big so.. about BRAINLESS.. words are very powerful .. once it leaves u can't take it back.. sins of parents fall on. — Kieron Pollard (@KieronPollard55) 9 April 2017 "u feel any positive can come out of your mouth bcuz u get pay to talk u can continue with your verbal diarrhea ." Pollard had posted. The West Indian struck a match-winning 70 to script a sensational turnaround for the Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday.
