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Why Sanjay Bangar wants Ishan Kishan to lead SRH despite Pat Cummins’ return | Cricket News

Why Sanjay Bangar wants Ishan Kishan to lead SRH despite Pat Cummins’ return | Cricket News

3 min readApr 22, 2026 04:38 PM IST With regular captain Pat Cummins rejoining the Sunrisers Hyderabad side after almost a year of injury layoff, Sanjay Bangar feels that stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan should still lead the side. In the absence of Cummins, Kishan has led the team admirably with the Jharkhand player guiding SRH to 3rd in the Indian Premier League points table after playing 7 matches. His recent triumph was on Tuesday when he guided SRH to a 47-run win over Delhi Capitals. “Ishan Kishan as a leader is tactically very good in terms of how he uses his bowlers. He understands which bowlers to use against which batters. It is a clear marker of how well he controls the game. He doesn’t look clustered, is not hurried, and is taking the right calls on the field,” Bangar said on star Sports. “The way he used his spinners against DC was impressive. All in all, I believe that even if Pat Cummins comes back, Ishan should continue captaining SRH. More often than not, …

SRH, RCB, CSK, KKR, MI: Which teams do Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Bangar think are capable of breaching 300-run barrier in IPL | Cricket News

SRH, RCB, CSK, KKR, MI: Which teams do Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Bangar think are capable of breaching 300-run barrier in IPL | Cricket News

3 min readMar 26, 2026 06:07 PM IST Whenever the Indian Premier League (IPL) season has rolled around in the last couple of years, the narrative has always been around which team will be able to breach the elusive 300-run barrier. Such has been the craze for big hitting, that the feeling had seeped into the recent T20 World Cup as well but it wasn’t to be in this edition. The IPL, however, is a different ball game with teams such as Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru having the fire power to finally cross that 300-run mark. Ahead of the 19th season of the IPL, former India players Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Bangar picked three teams each on who they think will break the 300-run barrier. “If you talk about grounds, you’ll have to talk about Bengaluru and Wankhede. Especially Wankhede where 500 runs were scored in the T20 World Cup semifinal and that has increased my expectations. If it’s the same type of pitch, 300 is possible. For the three …

Sanjay Bangar's daughter Anaya Bangar celebrates FIRST birthday after transition, VIRAL video shows…

Sanjay Bangar's daughter Anaya Bangar celebrates FIRST birthday after transition, VIRAL video shows…

Anaya Bangar recently marked a truly incredible and emotional milestone. Yes, it was her first birthday after transition. And honestly, this wasn’t just about getting a year older. It was clearly a celebration of how far she has come. Anaya Bangar is popular for being bold, vocal about LGBTQ+ issues. Anaya’s birthday this year was a beautiful reminder of all the achievements she has had so far. The celebration itself was high on love and victories. It became even more special because she got to spend the day with her family and close friends. Sanjay Bangar was present in Anaya Banger shared a video of herself cutting the birthday cake, which went viral pretty soon. Fans rushed to the comment section to wish a happy birthday to her. One user commented, “Happy birthday to Anaya. Stay in peace and happy forever. I wish your cricket career would be kicked off soon,” while another wrote, “Happpppy birtbdayyy and merrry Christmas.” She also shared glimpses of the event, with one post featuring her friends and family. The …

‘There is no other player like Hardik Pandya in the Indian team’: Sanjay Bangar | Cricket News

‘There is no other player like Hardik Pandya in the Indian team’: Sanjay Bangar | Cricket News

Former India player Sanjay Bangar said that star allrounder Hardik Pandya is capable of commanding a spot in India’s playing XI vs South Africa as a specialist batter or a bowler. Banglar also said that there was no one other player like Hardik Pandya. Pandya who is making a return to the Indian team after sitting out for two months due to quadricep injury during the Asia Cup, is expected to slot into the playing XI vs South Africa in the upcoming T20I series. “Look at all the all-rounders in world cricket now. Does England have a back-up for Ben Stokes? No. In one-day or even Test cricket, there is no back-up for Ravindra Jadeja. It is the same with Hardik Pandya. He (Pandya) can command a spot in the top five on his batting alone. He could also be one of the top three seamers in any team if he was just a bowler,” JioStar expert Bangar said. “The point is, to be that kind of all-rounder, you must earn your place with your …

Bangar tried to ‘reason with’ India great against quitting Tests

Bangar tried to ‘reason with’ India great against quitting Tests

Virat Kohli brought the curtains down on a glorious Test career earlier this month but former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar had tried to “reason with him” before he made the announcement. Bangar had first been appointed as India’s batting coach in August 2014 and even took over the top job for India’s tour of Zimbabwe in 2016. “It was a sad day for me personally. He was a giant of his era. I tried to reason with him – there were still a few good years of Test cricket left in him. But he had made up his mind. He was convinced about the timing, and once he made that decision, there was no going back. We must respect that,” said Bangar on JioHotstar. Bangar remained part of the Indian coaching setup until the end of the 2019 World Cup, first as a batting coach under Anil Kumble and then as assistant coach under Ravi Shastri from July 2017. His years with the Indian team coincided with some of India’s biggest Test victories under …

Sanjay Bangar analyses Rishabh Pant’s batting: If you do look to score down the ground…then all those other areas open up | Ipl News

Sanjay Bangar analyses Rishabh Pant’s batting: If you do look to score down the ground…then all those other areas open up | Ipl News

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant has been going through a torrid time in the Indian Premier League 2025. The southpaw is yet to make an impactful contribution with the bat for his side. Additionally, LSG did start the tournament well, but the performances started to take a downward spiral and his form has come under sharp focus. In 11 games thus far, Pant has scored 128 runs at an average of 12.80. “We have to recognise that he’s still yet to totally understand the white-ball game – both formats, 50-over cricket as well as T20 cricket. A fabulous Test match batter, make no mistake about it, but here in this particular season, what I noticed is that he got out a number of times looking to play shots behind the wicket,” said former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar. “If you do look to score down the ground a lot of times, then all those other areas open up. But if you’re only looking to score behind, then whatever is in front of you, you sort …

ECB bars transgender women from Women’s Cricket; Anaya Bangar responds

ECB bars transgender women from Women’s Cricket; Anaya Bangar responds

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a new policy that bars transgender women from participating in all levels of women’s cricket in England, including recreational and grassroots cricket. The decision, effective immediately, comes in light of a recent UK Supreme Court ruling which defined the legal term “woman” based on biological sex. Under the updated regulations, only those whose biological sex is female will be eligible to play in women’s and girls’ cricket competitions. Transgender women and girls will still be permitted to participate in open and mixed-gender categories. In a statement, the ECB said: “Our regulations for recreational cricket have always aimed at ensuring that cricket remains as inclusive a sport as possible… However, given the new advice received about the impact of the Supreme Court ruling, we believe the changes announced today are necessary.” The ECB also reiterated its stance against discrimination, adding that it remains committed to ensuring the game is played with respect and inclusivity. The change aligns with a broader shift among sports bodies in the UK. …

Father Sanjay Bangar Asked Child Anaya To Quit Cricket, Said “There’s No Space For…”

Father Sanjay Bangar Asked Child Anaya To Quit Cricket, Said “There’s No Space For…”

Anaya Bangar has been the talk of the town on social media ever since the world came to know of her transformation journey. Anaya underwent hormone replacement therapy and gender-affirming surgery in order to better align with the way she identified herself. However, the changes came at a big cost for Anaya, who was told by her own father that there’s no space for her in cricket anymore. Already in a fight against society, battling the conflict of mind and demons of the outer world, Anaya had to give up the sport she duly loved. In an interview on Lallantop, Anaya opened up about her decision to exit cricket. While the topic was understandably a sensitive one, considering the message came from her father, Anaya said that her Sanjay, made it clear that there’s no space for her in cricket in the future. Here’s how the conversation went. Interviewer: “You said that your father asked you to stop playing cricket as there’s no space for you in the sport anymore.” Anaya: “I don’t …

Who is Anaya Bangar? Meet transwoman cricketer who made SHOCKING revelation about Indian players Post Gender Change         

Who is Anaya Bangar? Meet transwoman cricketer who made SHOCKING revelation about Indian players Post Gender Change         

Anaya Bangar left everyone shocked with her transformational journey. She has been making headlines for her allegations against the ‘cricket world’. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

“Cricketers Send Nudes” Anaya Bangar Makes Shocking Allegations Post Gender Change

“Cricketers Send Nudes” Anaya Bangar Makes Shocking Allegations Post Gender Change

Anaya Bangar, the child of former Indian cricketer and ex-batting coach Sanjay Bangar, has made a shocking revelation, alleging that several cricketers were harassed by sending nude photographs. Anaya has discussed her journey since undergoing Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to transition genders, reflected on the challenges she has faced, not just socially, but within the cricketing fraternity itself. “There has been support and there have been some harassment as well…There have been a few cricketers who randomly sent me nude pictures of them,” Anaya Bangar said. Anaya drew attention when she opened up about her life after her Hormone replacement therapy and began advocating for more inclusivity within cricket. However, the latest revelations reveal a darker side of that journey, including  being on the receiving end of inappropriate messages and alleged harassment from fellow cricketers during her transition period. In the same interview, Anaya also spoke about the emotional toll of hiding her true identity her time playing as Aryan. She recalled how she had to mask her identity to avoid complications, even as she …