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“Rohit Sharma Got Credit For MI Win, But It Should’ve Been Hardik Pandya”: Commentators

“Rohit Sharma Got Credit For MI Win, But It Should’ve Been Hardik Pandya”: Commentators

The Mumbai Indians returned to winning ways with a thrilling 12-run triumph against the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Sunday. Karn Sharma emerged as the match-winner for MI, securing three important wickets in the middle overs, while a hat-trick of run-outs derailed DC’s chase with one over to spare. While Karn Sharma’s three wickets in the middle overs were seen as the turning point in the game, former MI skipper Rohit Sharma was portrayed as the ‘mastermind’ behind the introduction of Karn at that moment. However, former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar weren’t happy to see Rohit making the headlines for the ‘tactical change’ instead of skipper Hardik. Even broadcaster Star Sports sang praises for Rohit for the ‘instruction’ to introduce Impact Player Karn Sharma into the attack. Rohit, who was substituted for Karn in the second innings, seemingly discussed the change with MI’s bowling coach Paras Mhambrey before communicating the same to head coach Mahela Jayawardene, who then instructed captain Hardik to do the …

Rohit Sharma ‘Impact Sub’ Debate: Tempers Flare As Rayudu, Bangar Clash During Debate

Rohit Sharma ‘Impact Sub’ Debate: Tempers Flare As Rayudu, Bangar Clash During Debate

Rohit Sharma‘s usage as an ‘Impact Substitute’ by the Mumbai Indians since the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has divided opinions. Rohit, at the age of 37, is being used rather cautiously by the franchise, with the management deciding against putting him in the field while MI are fielding. With Hardik Pandya leading the side, Suryakumar Yadav is being used as his deputy, helping him make decision on the field. With Jasprit Bumrah also now a part of the unit, Hardik has some reliable ‘leaders’ to consult. In the Mumbai Indians’ match against Lucknow Super Giants, Rohit was seen walking onto the field during a drinks break and suggesting a tactical tweak to Hardik. The tweak did pay off in a brilliant manner, making many wonder if the team would benefit more with Rohit on the field for the entire 20 overs it bowls. As the subject was brought up during a panel discussion on ESPNCricinfo, former India cricketers Sanjay Bangar and Ambati Rayudu went at loggerheads while debating …

Shubman Gill wins ICC Player of the Month award for February | Cricket News

Shubman Gill wins ICC Player of the Month award for February | Cricket News

India’s Shubman Gill was on Wednesday announced as the winner of ICC’s Player of the month award for February after his performances in the recently concluded Champions Trophy as well as the ODI series against England. In the month of February, Gill played 5 ODIs and scored 406 runs, averaging 101.50 at a strike rate of 94.19. Gill, who won the award after beating Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips, scored over fifty runs in all three ODIs in the England series where he slammed 87 in Nagpur, 60 in Cuttack and then 112 in Ahmedabad. Continuing his golden run into the Champions Trophy, Gill hit an unbeaten 101 to lead India’s chase in their tournament opener against Bangladesh here. He followed it up with a resolute 46 against Pakistan.India won both of their opening matches in the Champions Trophy on the back of these knocks. After single digit scores against new Zealand and Australia in a group stage match and semifinal respectively, Gill scored 31 in the final against the Kiwis. Star …

Ambati Rayudu Mocks RCB Over IPL Trophy. Ex-India Star Says “Below The Belt…”

Ambati Rayudu Mocks RCB Over IPL Trophy. Ex-India Star Says “Below The Belt…”

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ambati Rayudu was caught mocking rivals Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on live television, highlighting the latter’s inability to go all the way and win titles. While there is no doubt about which team has had more success, CSK and RCB share a great rivalry mainly because of the great fan following of the two teams. While CSK have lifted the IPL title five times, RCB are yet to open their account. Despite that, RCB has one of the biggest, if not the biggest, fan bases. Despite reaching the playoffs in two of the past three seasons, RCB have not been able to make the most of their chances. During the Champions Trophy final between India and New Zealand, former RCB coach Sanjay Bangar was asked about the franchise’s chances this season. “The team’s performance has been consistent for the last 4-5 years. The side has reached playoffs on four occasions. Last year, after losing seven matches and then finishing in the playoffs, it was the greatest comeback. …

Sanjay Bangar says Shubman Gill will lead India’s batting in years to come | Cricket News

Sanjay Bangar says Shubman Gill will lead India’s batting in years to come | Cricket News

Former India player Sanjay Bangar heaped praises on India ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill and said that the Punjab player will lead the Indian team’s batting in the years to come. The 25-year-old continued his stellar performances in the ODI format when he made a classy 46 against Pakistan on Sunday. “Clearly, he’s the guy who is going to shoulder the responsibility of the Indian team going forward in years to come,” Bangar said on JioHotstar. “(His) foundations are really, really strong and add to that the confidence of nearly two-and-a-half years of performing in one-day cricket. In one-day cricket, he’s been phenomenal. Now look, the straight drive, the on-drive are the shots wherein you cannot actually hit the ball really hard. But here, he was hitting the ball so hard that despite the mid-off and the mid-on fielder being on that 30-yard circle, the ball was going and hitting them. That’s the kind of timing he possesses,” he added. Story continues below this ad Before his steady innings against Pakistan, Gill had scored a century …

Rohit Sharma Served “Habits And Routines” Warning Amid Prolonged Lean Patch

Rohit Sharma Served “Habits And Routines” Warning Amid Prolonged Lean Patch

Sanjay Bangar has urged skipper Rohit Sharma to avoid overcomplicating his batting.© AFP Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has urged skipper Rohit Sharma to avoid overcomplicating his batting amid a concerning dip in form. Bangar believes Rohit should refrain from overanalysing his technique or indulging in excessive practice sessions, instead focusing on reflecting on his past successes to rediscover his rhythm. Speaking on Star Sports, Bangar stressed that self-assessment and a simplified approach would be far more effective for Rohit rather than rigorous training. “A phase has come in his career where he hasn’t scored runs. Sometimes practicing too much isn’t beneficial. He can probably spend a little time alone and watch the phase where he enjoyed a lot of success. Watch some videos and figure out what his habits and routines were,” Bangar advised. “Sometimes all those things prove hugely beneficial if you have to regain your rhythm. You have to remind yourself what works for you. He shouldn’t be too desperate in his thinking,” he added. Rohit’s struggles were once …

“Aise Patakhe Bajaye…”: Ex-Coach Recalls Shubman Gill’s 1st Net Session For India

“Aise Patakhe Bajaye…”: Ex-Coach Recalls Shubman Gill’s 1st Net Session For India

Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Manjrekar recalled the first-ever net session of star opener Shubman Gill for the national senior side, reminiscing his impressive performance against throwdown specialists that left coach Ravi Shastri in awe. Bangar, who had multiple stints with the Indian coaching set-up in 2010s, was speaking in a video posted by Star Sports. In the video posted by Star Sports on their official X handle, Bangar said, “The first glimpse of Shubman Gill we had during his first net session for India, there is a tradition in India that during the nets session, if you want that approval, you will have to do well against throwdown specialists, who bowl really fast. And unhone uss nets session mein, jo ek screen test hota haina, aise patakhe bajaye the (during that session, which is a screen test of sorts, he produced such incredible shots). Ravi Shastri was like, ek tayaar player mill gya humein (we have got a ready-made player). Such was his first impact.” Gill, since his 2019 debut for India …

“After Yuvraj Singh…”: India’s Most Prolific 6-Hitter Named. Not Rohit Sharma, Rinku Singh, Virat Kohli

“After Yuvraj Singh…”: India’s Most Prolific 6-Hitter Named. Not Rohit Sharma, Rinku Singh, Virat Kohli

File photo of Yuvraj Singh© AFP Yuvraj Singh, for most kids growing up in the 2000s, was an absolute beast when it came to taking on the bowlers. His six sixes against Stuart Broad in a T20 World Cup match is just one example of his prowess. On countless occasions, Yuvraj showed elegance and ease in hitting sixes unlike any other. Now, former Indian cricket team batting coach Sanjay Bangar has named another player “who can do it with such ease on a consistent basis”. He is not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or even Rinku Singh (whose five sixes off Yash Dhull in an IPL match took his career to another level). It is Sanju Samson.    “Glad to see the kind of success that he has been blessed with currently. He has been there for a long time. It’s just that he has got the right opportunities and a good run of opportunities because every batter, if he is playing three or four matches in a row, that frees him a little bit,” Sanjay …

Sanjay Bangar says Sanju Samson playing 3-4 matches in row will free him ‘little bit’, compares him to Yuvraj Singh | Cricket News

Sanjay Bangar says Sanju Samson playing 3-4 matches in row will free him ‘little bit’, compares him to Yuvraj Singh | Cricket News

Sanju Samson has been in and out of the Indian T20I set up however, since the series against Sri Lanka post World Cup victory in 2024 the 30-year-old has hit new heights. He slammed three tons this year at a strike rate of 180.17 and average of 43.60 scoring 436 runs. “Glad to see the kind of success that he has been blessed with currently. He has been there for a long time. It’s just that he has got the right opportunities and a good run of opportunities because every batter, if he is playing three or four matches in a row, that frees him a little bit,” Sanjay Bangar said on Star Sports. After scoring his first T20I hundered against Bangladesh Samson would credit the team management for showing faith and backing him despite having a poor first series at the top of the order in Sri Lanka. “The captain and the coach have been backing me like anything. In the next series but they backed me and kept saying we will keep backing …

“Pujara, Rahane Have Shown Hunger”: Rohit Sharma Sent Blunt Domestic Cricket Message

“Pujara, Rahane Have Shown Hunger”: Rohit Sharma Sent Blunt Domestic Cricket Message

India captain Rohit Sharma‘s hunger for playing Test cricket might be there but it isn’t being seen in his actions. The skipper produced one of his most woeful performances on an away tour as India succumbed to a 1-3 defeat against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rohit’s below-par performances with the bat saw him even being benched for the final match in Sydney. While the 37-year-old has maintained that he intends to continue playing Test cricket, former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar wants the commitment to be reflected in his actions. Rohit has been advised by many, including India coach Gautam Gambhir, to play Ranji Trophy, though there’s no confirmation on the same by him. Bangar, in a chat on Star Sports, reminded Rohit that even the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane – sidelined from India’s Test team – have shown hunger for red-ball cricket by consistently playing the Ranji Trophy. “When you are 37 years old, every failure hurts because a cricketer is a very proud person. When he sees the …