'Happy with my life': Vinay Kumar reacts to Manjrekar's '120kmph bowler' remark

Former India pacer Vinay Kumar responded to a recent comment made by former cricketerturnedcommentator Sanjay Manjrekar who dismissed Kumars bowling speed as 120 kmph during the ongoing BorderGavaskar Trophy Test between India and Australia in Perth Manjrekarrsquos remark came during a commentary segment with Mark Nicholas and Russel Arnold where he stated that medium pacers like Kumar had historically dominated Indiarsquos domestic cricket circuit owing to the grassy surfaces on Indian pitchesWhat was this horrible statement from sanjaymanjrekar what does he mean by medium pacers like Vinay Kumar started topping the wicket takers list nanuramu HarishSItagi karnataka_sport INDvAUS pictwittercomc9tkpzF6DTmdash Niran Poovanna niran_poovanna November 23 2024Manjrekar suggested that bowlers like Kumar had found success in domestic cricket simply by maintaining a speed of 120 kmph aided by the conditions that favored medium pacers ldquoBut I think thats gone Medium pacers like the Vinay Kumars with no disrespect to him were topping the wickettaking 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 said ManjrekarAlso ReadHeat and runs amidst carnivalstyle activitiesHowever Kumar was quick to hit back at the comment taking to social media to defend his legacy and achievements The 39yearold who has represented India across all three formats took to X formerly Twitter to express his discontent with the comment addressing Manjrekar directly Sanjay bhai with due respect your speed gun requires urgent servicing 120KMPH Seriously With Godrsquos grace I take pride in my achievements I am contented satisfied and happy with my life he wroteSanjay bhai with due respect your speed gun requires urgent servicing 120KMPH SeriouslyWith Godrsquos grace I take pride in my achievements I am contented satisfied and happy with my life Medium pacer like Vinay Kumar has worked really hard to become the 1st Indian fasthellipmdash Vinay Kumar R Vinay_Kumar_R November 24 2024In his post Kumar emphasised that his success was not just about speed but about consistent hard work skill and determination Medium pacer like Vinay Kumar has worked really hard to become the 1st Indian fast bowler to take 100 IPL wickets and has also played for the country in all formats I take pride in my bowling Anyways best wishes and regards he addedAlso ReadFellow sixhitting centurymaker Doug Walters hails YashasviKumarrsquos contribution to Indian cricket particularly in the IPL is undeniable He made history as the first Indian fast bowler to take 100 wickets in the IPL setting a benchmark for consistency and performance In his international career Kumar represented India in 1 Test 38 ODIs and 10 T20Is amassing 49 wickets His domestic cricket achievements are even more impressive with 504 wickets in firstclass cricket 225 in ListA matches and 194 in T20sThis incident marks yet another chapter in Manjrekarrsquos contentious commentary career Previously Indian pacer Mohammed Shami had also taken issue with Manjrekars remarks when he predicted a decline in Shamis IPL value due to past injuries Shami bought for Rs 10 crore by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 auction fired back with a humorous response on Instagram writing Baba ki jai hoooooo Thoda sa gyan apne future ke liye bhi bacha lo kaam aayega Sanjay G Kisi ko future jaana ho to sir se mile