"120KMPH, Seriously?" - Vinay Kumar Hits Back at Sanjay Manjrekar For Comments During IND vs AUS Perth Test

Former Indian seamer Vinay Kumar has hit back at former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar for his disrespectul remarks on commentary during the first Test between India and Australia at Perth.

Vinay's comments came after Manjrekar made disrespectul comments on medium pacers during the Perth Test. On commentary, Manjrekar was talking about development of fast bowlers in India over the years and how the level of grass on pitch was regulated on domestic level.

"But I think that's gone, but what it also did was medium pacers like the Vinay Kumars, with no disrepect to him, were topping the wicket-taking charts because all they needed to do with grass on the pitch was put the ball at 120 kmph in the right area, and they got wickets," Manjrekar had said on commentary.

Following these comments, Vinay Kumar took to social media to respond, advising Manjrekar to get his speed guns serviced and added that "he takes pride in his bowling", having represented the country in all three formats.

"Sanjay bhai with due respect, your speed gun requires urgent servicing. 120KMPH, seriously? With God's grace I take pride in my achievements, I am contented, satisfied and happy with my life," Vinay posted on X.

"A medium pacer like Vinay Kumar has worked really hard to become the 1st Indian fast bowler to take 100 IPL wickets, also played for the country in all the formats. I take pride in my bowling. Anyways best wishes and regards."

Vinay played one Test, 31 ODIs and nine T20Is for India, picking up 48 wickets across all formats. He also had a brilliant domestic career 504 wickets in 139 first-class matches. His tally of 442 wickets in the Ranji Trophy is the fourth-highest by any bowler in tournament's history, and highest for a pacer.

In the IPL, Vinay Kumar played 105 matches for four different teams, taking 105 wickets. Vinay played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kochi Tuskers Kerala (KTK), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Mumbai Indians (MI).

Manjrekar has been known to make some controversial statements when on air or away from the mic as the former Indian cricketer made the infamous "bits part cricketer" comment for Ravindra Jadeja, questioning his all-round ability.

Most recently, even Mohammed Shami ridiculed Manjrekar for his suggestion that the Indian pacer will not attract a higher price in the upcoming mega auction of the Indian Premier League.

"Baba Ki Jay Hooooo. Thoda sa gyan apne futue ke liye bhi bacha lo kaam ayeaga Sanjy G. Kisi ko futue janna ho to sir se mile (All hail baba ji. Please save some wisdom for the future as well Sanjay G. If anyone wants to know about their future please meet Sir)," Shami wrote on Instagram.