New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant’s struggles in IPL 2026 are rooted in his inability to find a clear batting template for himself in white-ball cricket, said former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim. Pant was dismissed for a three-ball duck on Wednesday, as LSG suffered their fourth consecutive loss of this season. His overall tally in IPL 2026 stands at 147 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 132.43.”A modern T20 batter has to find his own template….
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New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) As the Mumbai Indians prepare for a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that the team should look to utilise Rohit Sharma and have him in the playing XI, either as a pure batter or as an impact player for the batting innings. One of the biggest talking points ahead of the clash is the potential return of former captain Rohit Sharma, who has been recovering from a ha…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar heaped praise on Ishan Kishan’s captaincy, saying the wicketkeeper batter as a leader is tactically very good in terms of how he uses his bowlers and suggested that he should continue leading the side even when the regular skipper Pat Cummins comes back. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) registered their third consecutive victory of the IPL 2026, overpowering Delhi Capitals (DC) by 47 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Dhruv Jurel’s masterful innings on Friday highlighted why he is emerging as one of the most dangerous young batters in T20 cricket and former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that the RR wicketkeeper batter hitting all parts of the ground proved that a batter like him can be contained in ‘very few areas’ in a format like T20s.The 25-year-old scored an unbeaten 81 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leaving bowlers struggling to find a weakness. Jurel’s c…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The ‘Rivalry Week’ of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 promises a high-voltage sequence of fixtures, with some of the season’s most anticipated matchups lined up. On that note, several former Indian cricketers have shared their insights into what fans can expect at this crucial juncture of the tournament.Sanjay Bangar highlighted the emergence of young talent as a key storyline. “Rivalry Week comes at a crucial juncture in the tournament, where teams will beg…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Gujarat Titans edged past Delhi Capitals by one run in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash and former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar felt David Miller’s hesitation in the back end of the chase proved to be decisive, insisting that the responsibility was on the veteran batter and that indecision from him cost DC crucial points.With two runs needed off the last two balls, Miller refused to take an easy single on the penultimate ball off Prasidh Krishna…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar heaped praise on Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag for his composure and decision-making in a tense finish against the Gujarat Titans on Saturday, highlighting how leadership played a defining role in their six-run win. In a match that went down to the final over at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rajasthan’s decision to hand the ball to Tushar Deshpande proved decisive, with the pacer defending 11 runs under pressure.Bangar underlin…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational start to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already turned heads, with former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar predicting a blockbuster season for the teenage sensation after Rajasthan Royals’ dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday. Dropped for nought, Sooryavanshi raced to a 15-ball fifty – the third fastest in IPL history – with four fours and five sixes, powering RR to 74 without loss in the Powerplay. Thou…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India all-rounder and batting coach Sanjay Bangar, has expressed gratitude to her father after successfully undergoing gender-affirming surgery in Thailand.On her Instagram account, Anaya described the operation as a milestone in her journey of self-discovery and said her father’s support had been crucial in helping her through the physical and emotional challenges of the surgery and ongoing recovery in Bangkok.“This journey wasn’…
Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) With a strong squad at their disposal, working out their playing combination during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will be a bit of a headache for the Gujarat Titans team management. The Shubman Gill-led side will have to take a major call on the chances of two key floaters in the squad, Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia, both of whom are all-rounders and can add batting muscle in the death overs.Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Game Plan – Know Your Team’, …