E01: The Dhoni sycophancy, Rahane conundrum and the Suryavanshi phenomenon

E01: The Dhoni sycophancy, Rahane conundrum and the Suryavanshi phenomenon

Author: Sportstar- The Hindu April 20, 2026 Duration: 1:13:08

Sportstar presents The Insight Edge, a brand new cricket show where host Shachi Pai sits down with veteran India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar to break down the biggest talking points in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.


Known for his no-nonsense approach to punditry, Manjrekar broke down the troubles facing a blunt Mumbai Indians bowling attack, selection problems plaguing Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings’ inability to wean away from the MS Dhoni phenomenon and much more.


A new episode drops every Monday on Sportstar’s YouTube channel. You can also listen to the chat on all major podcasting platforms.


You can watch the full episode on Sportstar's YouTube channel here.


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