Sanjay Bangar

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Rohit, who has scored three ODI double hundreds and four T20I hundreds, was picked as an opener ahead of an out-of-form KL Rahul, who was dropped after a poor show in the West Indies. (Photo: AFP)

'Rohit Sharma's success as Test opener can help India chase down targets': Bangar

In 27 Tests, Rohit has scored 1585 runs at an average of 39.62 with three hundreds and 10 fifties.

14 Sep 2019 4:05 PM

Former Indian cricket team’s batting coach Sanjay Bangar, whose contract recently came to an end after the West Indies tour, has recently stated that during the whole 2019 World Cup campaign all decision were taken by the team management, including the decision to send Mahendra Singh Dhoni at number 7 during India’s high tension World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

Sanjay Bangar shares 'all decisions regarding no 4 were taken by team management’

Bangar was Ravi Shastri’s support staff for five years.

12 Sep 2019 1:03 PM

Reports have emerged that Bangar, who has now been replaced by Vikram Rathour, confronted the selector on the just-concluded West Indies tour, Gandhi, in his hotel room and exchange wasn't exactly friendly. (Photo: BCCI)

BCCI to question Sanjay Bangar for allegedly misbehaving with national selector

Bangar was the only one in the existing set-up to be axed with Bharath Arun and R Sridhar retaining their respective jobs.

04 Sep 2019 2:04 PM

Sanjay Bangar, who recently was sacked as Team India’s batting coach, was involved in a heated argument with one of the selectors. (Photo: BCCI)

Sanjay Bangar involved in a heated argument with selector; sources

There were talks floating around stated that it was ‘lack of trust’ that resulted in him being sacked.

04 Sep 2019 12:50 PM

Batting coach Sanjay Bangar’s ouster is baffling

Bangar had been widely lauded for his expertise by all and sundry in the country’s cricket establishment till not too long back.

25 Aug 2019 2:47 AM

Dhoni walked out to the pitch after Rishabh Pant who batted at number 4, followed by Karthik at No. 5, and Pandya at 6, caused a massive stir. (Photo:AFP)

Sanjay Bangar reveals he didn't send Dhoni at 7 during the WC semi-final vs NZ

After India’s ouster from the World Cup, Ravi Shastri had also mentioned that the management and the team decided to send Dhoni at 7.

02 Aug 2019 2:23 PM

Ravi Shashtri and his support staff were asked to re-apply for their respective posts after their tenure came to an end, following which they received a 45-days extension period. (Photo:AFP)

Ravi Shashtri to retain his post as head coach: report

Gaekwad’s statement clearly suggests that bowling Coach Bharat Arun will stay on while batting coach Sanjay Bangar is likely to be sacked.

29 Jul 2019 11:13 AM

While Arun is the favourite among three specialist coaches, Sridhar is also not far behind as India has made rapid strides in the fielding department. (Photo: AP)

India's bowling coach Bharat Arun favourite to retain his job, Bangar under scanner

As per norms, while the new Cricket Advisory Committee -- likely to be chaired by Kapil Dev -- will decide on the head coach.

26 Jul 2019 1:25 PM

Chasing 240 to win the first semifinal, India was dismissed for 221 with three balls remaining at Old Trafford. (Photo: AFP)

Ravi Shastri given extension but Sanjay Bangar under scanner after India's WC exit

India's coaching staff, led by Ravi Shastri, was given a 45-day extension after their contract ended with the World Cup.

12 Jul 2019 1:20 PM

The Indian support staff comprises batting coach Sanjay Bangar, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar. (Photo: Twitter)

Shastri, support staff to get 45-days extension post World Cup

The Supreme Court-appointed CoA, headed by Vinod Rai, will conduct the interviews for all positions after the showpiece in England.

13 Jun 2019 9:10 AM

Rahul, who was supposed to fill-up the contentious No 4 slot and did a decent job against South Africa. (Photo: PTI/ KL Rahul Instagram)

'Want KL to be versatile ODI player like Dravid': Bangar

The coach is confident that challenges encountered by Rahul while batting in the middle-order will help him while facing two new balls.

12 Jun 2019 7:42 PM

Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra chahal. (Photo: File)

We haven't confined Ashwin, Jadeja, just utilised our opportunities: Kuldeep

The wrist spinner duo of Chahal and Kuldeep featured regularly in India's ODI format confining finger spinner Ashwin to the sidelines.

04 Mar 2019 6:22 PM

India did not bat to their potential, according to Bangar (Photo: AP)

West Indies vs India, 4th ODI: Sanjay Bangar blames batsmen for loss

The batting coach, however, stood in support of MS Dhoni and Jadeja who received severe criticism.

03 Jul 2017 2:45 PM

Sanjay Bangar feels the match still hangs very much in balance. (Photo: BCCI)

Bengaluru Test still very much in balance: Sanjay Bangar

At Stumps on Day 3 of second Test, India were 213 for four, leading Australia by 126 runs in Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

06 Mar 2017 7:24 PM

Umesh Yadav during a training session before the Hyderabad Test. (Photo: AP)

Sanjay Bangar names Umesh Yadav as most improved bowler since last season

India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has called Umesh Yadav the "most improved bowler" since last season.

11 Feb 2017 7:33 PM

India's Yuvraj Singh bats against England during their second one-day international cricket match at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. (Photo: AP)

Probably one of my best innings: Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj said that he had told batting coach Sanjay Bangar that he will go for big shots.

20 Jan 2017 1:28 AM

Virender Sehwag worked as a mentor with the franchise in the previous season. (Photo: BCCI)

Virender Sehwag to replace Sanjay Bangar as Kings XI Coach?

Sanjay Bangar, India’s batting coach has stepped down from his position as the coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kings XI Punjab.

25 Dec 2016 8:47 PM

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