The Insight Edge E04: Sanjay Manjrekar on BCCI's new diktats, home disadvantage in the IPL and the age of player-creators

The Insight Edge E04: Sanjay Manjrekar on BCCI's new diktats, home disadvantage in the IPL and the age of player-creators

Author: Sportstar- The Hindu May 11, 2026 Duration: 1:05:14

Mumbai Indians are OUT of IPL 2026 — but why has one of cricket's greatest franchises struggled so badly in recent years? In this week's episode of The Inside Edge, host Shachi Pai and cricket expert Sanjay Manjrekar break it all down.

From Surya Kumar Yadav's form slump to Rohit Sharma's early dismissals, the duo dig into what's gone wrong at MI — and whether Hardik Pandya should still be captain. They also discuss Jasprit Bumrah's untapped leadership potential and what a post-Hardik MI might look like.

Plus:

  • Why Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood are rewriting the T20 bowling playbook
  • Rishabh Pant's white ball struggles — is it technical, mental, or something deeper?
  • Should IPL franchises have control over their home pitches?
  • The growing concern around player conduct, inside information leaks, and the IPL's code of conduct
  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi as an Impact Sub — are we seeing only half a cricketer?
  • Virat Kohli, controlled aggression, and what makes him truly unique

This week's audience question: Should Hardik Pandya continue as Mumbai Indians captain? Drop your thoughts using #AskSanjay on X, Facebook, and Instagram @SportstarWeb.


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