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As IPL turns 18, how have franchises evolved in terms of choosing captains

May 30, 2008. Venue: The Wankhede Stadium. Event: First semifinal of the inaugural IPL between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Daredevils (DD). RR had just finished the warm-ups. Their captain Shane Warne walked towards Yusuf Pathan and without saying a word, looked deep into his eyes, placed a hand on…

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How Virat Kohli tweaked technique after Australia tour

A look at what the master batter has changed since his return from Australia...

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India should continue with the current XI: Sanjay Bangar

NEW DELHI: Despite having already won the series, India must make a significant choice before the third and final ODI match against England in Ahmedabad.

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'Ek taiyaar player mil gaya humein': Sanjay Bangar recalls Shubman Gill's impressive first nets session with Team India

NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar shared memories of Shubman Gill's first net session with the senior national team. He recalled how Gill's performance against throwdown specialists impressed coach Ravi Shastri.

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Change in format would give Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma confidence: Sanjay Bangar

NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that a change in format and their past success in ODIs could help Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma rediscover their form in the upcoming series against England and the Champions Trophy.

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Who will be the next Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for India

Two of India's most iconic cricketers, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are in the twilight of their celebrated careers and will soon walk into the sunset of their lives as active cricketers, having already exited T20 internationals. But who are the two players among the young crop who come closest…

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Ahead of Ranji comeback, Virat Kohli returns to training with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar

MUMBAI: Ahead of his long-awaited Ranji Trophy comeback after more than 12 years, star bat Virat Kohli, currently struggling for form, resumed his training when he had a special nets session under the guidance of former India allrounder Sanjay Bangar at a ground in Bandra in the city.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Varun Chakaravarthy claims a five-wicket haul ahead of India's squad announcement for England series

NEW DELHI: India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy showcased his brilliant form with a five-wicket haul in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, helping Tamil Nadu bowl out Rajasthan for 267 in the pre-quarterfinal match at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday.

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'He has a template for success': ODIs offer Virat Kohli a chance to reclaim his form

NEW DELHI: As Team India gears up for a three-match ODI series against England starting February 6 in Nagpur, all eyes are on Virat Kohli, who is expected to stick to his tried-and-tested batting approach. The 50-over format, which saw him thrive in the 2023 ODI World Cup, presents the…

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'Rohit Sharma's hunger should show in his actions'

Rohit Sharma has gone through one his worst runs as a Test batter and captain lately. Not only has he lost five of his last six matches as skipper, but also his form with the bat has nosedived. Former India batter and batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that because Rohit…

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IND vs AUS: How to counter India's 'headache' - Travis Head? Game plans by Cheteshwar Pujara and Sanjay Bangar

NEW DELHI: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy stands delicately balanced at 1-1, and the upcoming Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 26 is shaping up to be a decisive encounter. Among the numerous challenges facing the Indian team, the prolific form of Australian batter Travis Head looms…

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'He can do two things': Former India batting coach's tips for Rohit Sharma to regain form

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has suggested two key adjustments for Rohit Sharma to rediscover his form ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne.

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'Surrender slightly to the game': Ex-India batting coach's advice to 'out-of-form' Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised Virat Kohli to tweak his approach and focus on playing closer to his body as he prepares for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), starting on December 26. Bangar believes Kohli’s strong record…

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Has Brisbane weather misled Rohit Sharma into bowling first in Gabba Test

The overcast and rainy conditions in Brisbane might have made the decision to bowl first an obvious one, which is what India captain Rohit Sharma did after winning the toss in the third Test against Australia, but the first few overs had a story to tell.

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Ex-cricketer Sanjay Bangar's son 'Aryan' undergoes sex change surgery to become 'Anaya': Know all about it

Cricketer Sanjay Bangar's son Aryan Bangar underwent sex transformation surgery. She now identifies herself as Anaya Bangar on social media. Sharing a video of her on social media, Anaya writes: Losing strength but gaining happiness. Body changing, dysphoria easing… still a long way to go, but each step feels more…

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How long will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma play for India? Former batting coach makes bold claims

NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar predicts prolonged careers for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, possibly surpassing the career spans of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. This outlook comes as Team India ramps up its focus on workload management, enabling players to selectively participate in series,…

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'Virat Kohli should have...' - Former India batting coach questions Kohli's decision - Watch

In January 2022, Virat Kohli surprised his fans by stepping down as India's Test captain, and the team's former batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that he should have continued to lead India in red-ball cricket at that time.

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'Injustice has been meted out to Hardik Pandya': Former India cricketer on Suryakumar Yadav's appointment as T20I captain

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar has expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to appoint Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka instead of Hardik Pandya. Bangar, who believes Pandya played a crucial role in India’s recent T20 successes, feels that…

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T20 World Cup 2024: A big score is just around the corner for Virat Kohli, says Sanjay Bangar

NEW DELHI: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Virat Kohli's torrid run in the ongoing T20 World Cup will soon come to an end as the team has now shifted their base to Florida from New York.

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'He is a big-match player': Former cricketers back Hardik Pandya to shine in T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Former cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar have defended the selection of Hardik Pandya for the T20 World Cup, citing his exceptional performances in past international tournaments.

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'His record in T20Is is very ordinary, but...': Former India cricketer after Rishabh Pant's T20 World Cup warm-up performance

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has lauded Rishabh Pant for his excellent performance in challenging conditions during India's T20 World Cup warm-up game against Bangladesh on Saturday.

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T20 World Cup: Does India having four spinners feel like a luxury?

Experts, fans and analysts point out that by selecting four spinners in India’s squad of 15 for the T20 World Cup, the selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, have picked one spinner too many. “Another fast bowler, perhaps” or “Rinku Singh, surely” were words that formed part of their analysis.

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'ECB had made it clear that...': Punjab Kings coach Sanjay Bangar reveals assurances for IPL 2024

NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings coach Sanjay Bangar has shed light on the challenges faced due to the unexpected departure of key England players for international duty in the critical phase of IPL 2024.

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Interview | Call him old or call him a find, Shashank Singh does not mind

Shashank Singh, the late-blooming IPL star, overcomes setbacks to shine at 32, proving age is just a number.

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IPL-17, PBKS vs MI | It was my dream to play sweep shot against Jasprit Bumrah, says Ashutosh Sharma

Punjab Kings' Ashutosh Sharma sweeps Bumrah, credits Sanjay Bangar for improvement in IPL match against Mumbai Indians.

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