Last week, Sanjay Manjrekar was caught up in a controversy for his statement against Kieron Pollard. We had reported about how the commentator called him “Brainless”, after which, the cricketer took to Twitter to slam him.
If you don’t remember, here are Pollard’s tweets for you…
@sanjaymanjrekar u feel any positive can come out of your mouth bcuz u get pay to talk u can continue with your verbal diarrhea ..
— Kieron Pollard (@KieronPollard55) April 9, 2017
Do you know how I get big so.. about BRAINLESS.. words are very powerful .. once it leaves u can't take it back.. sins of parents fall on…
— Kieron Pollard (@KieronPollard55) April 9, 2017
However, Sanjay Manjrekar has given clarifications on this matter and it seems, there’s a BIG MISUNDERSTANDING. He says that he didn’t call Pollard “Brainless” and there’s a valid proof to support his explanation.
5 days after this incident, the commentator has come up with the reality. He gave an explanation that he used the word “Range” and not “Brains”. Manjrekar took to Twitter to justify himself. Check out his tweets…
Said " Does he have the range? " Using terms like 'no brains' or 'brainless' not my style. I can be critical but never insulting.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 15, 2017
The tweet read, “Said ” Does he have the range? ” Using terms like ‘no brains’ or ‘brainless’ not my style. I can be critical but never insulting.”
I would also encourage all those reacting to the Pollard issue to hear the footage & not just take my word for it.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 15, 2017
It read, “I would also encourage all those reacting to the Pollard issue to hear the footage & not just take my word for it.”
Even IPL’s official Twitter handle shared a video to clear this misunderstanding. In reality, Sanjay Manjrekar had said, “Does he have the range (to bat higher up the order)?’
If you still have your own doubts, you can watch the clip below…
“Range” and not “brain” or “brainless” – Video of @sanjaymanjrekar’s remarks on-air right here https://t.co/UjWSkFX5xz #IPL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 15, 2017
Click here to watch the video directly on Twitter!
Here’s how people reacted after watching the video;
Terrible media reporting!
Terrible media reporting. Owe an apology to Sanjay Manjrekar
— Maya (@Sharanyashettyy) April 15, 2017
Someone demanded apology!
Hope Pollard Can Check This,Now All Controversial Issues Going To Close..
And We Need "BIG APOLOGY" From Pollard !#RespectToIndianCricketer— SARVESH SHARMA (@SARVESHSuccess) April 15, 2017
Enjoy cricket!
What's wrong with this? It's a clear analysis of his cricketing ability and nothing personal. Let's put it to rest and enjoy cricket!
— Ram (@Ramakrishna03) April 15, 2017
Brainless media!
He spoke in english and our brainless media is not very good at understanding english, thats the problem…
— Dr RAJESH GUPTA (@rkg04) April 16, 2017
Confidence!
Always knew you wouldn't say such thing for anyone.. The idiots who misunderstood and/or deliberately misquoted you should apologize..
— Nitin (@Ysoooseriouss) April 15, 2017
Even if one word is misquoted, it is enough to spark a controversy and there could be no better example than this. Pollard had lashed out at him assuming he called him “Brainless”, but after these clarifications, what do you think would be his reaction?
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