Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the Men in Blue are hitting top gear at precisely the right moment in the ICC T20 World Cup. His assessment comes ahead of India’s final group-stage fixture against the Netherlands on February 18 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Bangar, who has closely tracked India’s campaign, pointed out the steady […]

Former India player turned commentator Sanjay Bangar has said that a few factors worked to Ishan Kishan’s advantage in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against Pakistan. He added that the backing Ishan helped the cause. However, India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in a T20 World Cup 2026 Group A game in Colombo on […]

Former India player Sanjay Bangar has said that a potentially fit Washington Sundar is unlikely to get a place in India’s playing XI for their T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia. However, he added that Jasprit Bumrah will likely return to the XI as well. However, India will take on Namibia in their second […]

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has said that the Indian team can afford to retain star all-rounder Washington Sundar in their T20 World Cup 2026 squad, even if he isn’t available from the beginning of the tournament. He also added that the spin-bowling all-rounder won’t be missed as much as he could have been […]

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has showered rich praise on current World No.1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma, underlining how the young opener perfectly embodies India’s modern-day approach to T20 cricket. Speaking as a JioStar expert, Bangar highlighted Abhishek’s fearless mindset and attacking intent as the blueprint for how this Indian side wants to dominate […]

Hardik Pandya may have missed nearly two months of international cricket, but there was no sign of rustiness as he scored a match-winning half-century on India’s return recently. The star all-rounder struck an unbeaten 59 before taking a wicket as well. India beat South Africa by 101 runs in the Cuttack T20I earlier this month. […]

With the IPL 2026 auction just a day away, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has identified two overseas veterans who could attract big bids in the auction room. According to Bangar, South Africa’s David Miller and England’s Jonny Bairstow perfectly fit the current IPL demand for proven match-winners who bring experience, calmness, and clarity […]

Former India player turned commentator Sanjay Bangar has shown surprise about the LSG’s decision to retain pace bowler Mayank Yadav ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. He also added that the franchise has a good backup for either Mohsin Khan or Mohammad Shami as well. During an interaction on Star Sports, Bangar said, “For me, […]

Former India coach and analyst Sanjay Bangar has underlined the unique value Hardik Pandya brings to India’s T20 and ODI setups, emphasising that the all-rounder is irreplaceable due to his ability to secure a spot as either a specialist batsman or bowler. Pandya, who has been sidelined for over two months with a quadriceps injury […]

Former India head coach Sanjay Bangar lauded the brilliant batting performance of Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. The duo stitched together a commanding 195-run partnership off just 156 deliveries for the third wicket, stabilizing India’s innings after an early wobble. Bangar particularly praised Gaikwad for pacing […]