Sanjay Manjrekar advocates for more foreign captains in IPL

Sanjay Manjrekar has called for Indian Premier League franchises to prioritize leadership skills over nationality when selecting captains. Manjrekar cited the struggles of Indian captains like Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant in recent seasons, suggesting that the best available captain should be chosen, even if that is a foreign player. He acknowledged commercial factors in captain selection but emphasized the importance of effective leadership for success on the field. Successful overseas captains such as David Warner and Pat Cummins were pointed out as examples. The comments may renew discussions on the balance between brand value and leadership effectiveness in the IPL.

• 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — 'A lot of Indians have struggled': Sanjay Manjrekar bats for more foreign captains in IPL