Sanjay Manjrekar advocates for more foreign captains in IPL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
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.
- •Sanjay Manjrekar supports hiring overseas captains in IPL.
- •He notes many Indian captains have underperformed recently.
- •Examples of successful foreign captains include David Warner and Pat Cummins.
- •Franchises often balance brand value against on-field performance.
- •Manjrekar emphasizes the need for effective leadership in T20 cricket.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — 'A lot of Indians have struggled': Sanjay Manjrekar bats for more foreign captains in IPL
"Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has advocated for more foreign captains in the IPL, saying teams should select the best leader regardless of nationality. While acknowledging that Indian captains boost a franchise’s brand value and fan appeal, he argued that leadership quality should take precedence. Manjrekar cited successful overseas skippers like David Warner and Pat Cummins as examples.
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