Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sanjay Vijay Manjrekar |
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| Nickname | Sanj |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm | ||||||
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| Weight | 72 kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Personal Life
| Hobbies | Singing |
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| Religion | Hindu |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Late Vijay Manjrekar, Former Indian Cricketer |
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| Mother | Late Rekha Manjrekar |
| Siblings | Anjali and 1 more |
Career
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| International Retirement |
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| Coach/Mentor | Subhash Bandiwadekar | ||||
| Domestic/State Team | Mumbai | ||||
| Nature on Field | Cool | ||||
| Likes to Play Against | South Africa | ||||
| Career Turning Point | In 1989, when he scored 218 runs against Pakistan in a Test match. | ||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed batsman | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm offbreak |
Favourites
| Batsman | Sunil Gavaskar |
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| Bowler | Malcolm Marshall and Wasim Akram |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sanjay Manjrekar abstains from smoking and drinking alcohol. | |
| 2. His father, Vijay Manjrekar, was a prominent player for the Indian National Team from 1952 to 1965, known for his prowess against fast bowlers. | |
| 3. In his debut test match, Sanjay Manjrekar retired hurt after scoring 5 runs in the first innings and 10 runs in the second innings. | |
| 4. He achieved his first half-century in an ODI against New Zealand in 1988. | |
| 5. Sanjay Manjrekar scored his inaugural Test Century with 108 runs against West Indies in April 1988. | |
| 6. His most cherished innings is his 100 at Barbados in 1989. | |
| 7. Post his international cricket career, he transitioned to playing domestic cricket until 1997-1998 and later pursued a career in commentary. | |
| 8. Sanjay Manjrekar is an aficionado of the legendary singer Kishore Kumar and is recognized for his singing abilities among his peers. | |
| 9. His mother used to diligently collect his press clippings. |