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 […]

Former India player Sanjay Bangar hailed veteran pacer Jasprit Bumrah for his ability to remain potent irrespective of conditions and the field set after the opening day of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata as well. The veteran starred with the new and old ball, finishing with stunning figures of 5/27 in 14 […]

Former India player Sanjay Bangar has praised Shubman Gill for his captaincy in the recently concluded Test series against the West Indies as well. He also added that the Indian captain and team management made the right decision to play on batter-friendly surfaces as well. However, India registered a 2-0 win in the two-match Test […]

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Rohit Sharma is on a mission to silence critics by proving his fitness and form in the upcoming ODI series against Australia. The Indian opener has been away from international cricket since the 2025 Champions Trophy, and his return is being closely watched by fans and selectors alike. […]

Former India player Sanjay Bangar has shown surprise about Nitish Kumar Reddy being sent to bat at No. 5 in the second Test against the West Indies. He added that the all-rounder failed to use the chance despite being dropped early in his innings as well. However, Reddy scored 43 runs off 54 deliveries as […]

Former India player turneed commentator Sanjay Bangar has added that Ravindra Jadeja should try to bowl more deliveries like the one he delivered to dismiss Tagenarine Chanderpaul in the second Test against the West Indies. He added that the left-arm spinner rarely challenges a left-handed batter’s outside edge as well. However, Jadeja registered 3/37 in […]

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar said that Sanju Samson is unlikely to be promoted with the bat in the Asia Cup 2025 match against Oman in Abu Dhabi on Friday, September 18. He, however, added that Samson might get a chance to bat above Shivam Dube at No. 5 in the last group-stage game […]

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has said that Arshdeep Singh deserved a chance to be in the playing XI for the Asia Cup 2025 clash against Oman on Friday, September 19. The veteran also felt that Bangar should feature in the playing XI if Jasprit Bumrah is given rest for the match in Abu […]

Former India all-rounder and ex-head coach Sanjay Bangar has compared Virat Kohli’s fiery personality to Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic “angry young man” image from Bollywood’s golden era. Bangar, who served as India’s interim head coach in 2017, said Kohli’s naturally aggressive, “in-your-face” approach was exactly what Indian cricket needed during a transitional phase after the retirement […]

Shubman Gill’s marathon batting display during India’s hard-fought 2-2 series draw in England silenced his critics and stamped his authority as one of the team’s biggest positives from the challenging tour. Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar hailed the young skipper’s remarkable form, which not only lifted his own reputation but also played a decisive […]