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"Never A Question": Ex-India Star Drops Big 'No. 4' Verdict On Shreyas Iyer

In the 2025 Champions Trophy, India's middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has made his place as a solid number four batter and former batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes the right-handed batter is always trying to get better and better with every outing. At the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, Iyer continued his good run by making 56 runs off 67 balls and added 114 runs for the third wicket with Virat Kohli, who went on to hit an unbeaten hundred, as the partnership proved pivotal in India's chasing down 242 with 45 balls to spare.

Rohit Sharma Served "Habits And Routines" Warning Amid Prolonged Lean Patch

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.

"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.

"Shocked He Was Elevated To Captain": Ex-India Star's Bid Admission On Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav has one of the most inspiring stories in Indian cricket, rising from making his national team debut at age 30 to being named India's T20I captain just three years later. In the latest episode of Deep Point on Star Sports, experts Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar analysed Yadav's status as India's best T20I batter and what he can achieve as India's T20I captain. Sanjay Manjrekar wholeheartedly backed SKY as the best T20I batter in India, highlighting his incredible rise through the IPL to the player he is today.

Overlooked Hardik Pandya Sent Captaincy Message, Told To Do This

Hardik Pandya's commitment to domestic cricket and changes in BCCI's selection committee would determine whether he can become a long-term option for India's white-ball captaincy, feels cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar. Pandya led India in 16 T20Is before chairman of selection committee Ajit Agarkar and newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir picked Suryakumar Yadav to lead the national team in the shortest format. "The dynamics of Indian cricket can change with new management in the BCCI or the selection committee. Everyone has a unique approach. For Pandya, the key will be to show his willingness to play consistently.

Why Is Struggling Virat Kohli Seeking Sanjay Bangar's Help? Report Says: "To Develop..."

Sanjay Bangar was a ringside witness to Virat Kohli's peak as an international cricketer between 2014 to 2019 and it was hardly surprising to find the former India batting coach being summoned by the star for a special net session ahead of his Ranji Trophy comeback after more than 12 years. Following the BCCI's diktat to all centrally contracted cricketers to be available for domestic cricket, Kohli, who has been struggling for form, will be playing in Delhi's last league game against Railways at the Kotla from January 30.

"After Yuvraj Singh, If There Is One...": India's Most Prolific 6-Hitter Named. Not Rohit Sharma Or Rinku Singh

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.

India's Squad For Champions Trophy: Rishabh Pant Dropped From 15-Member Side By Ex-Stars

While most of India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad will be easy picks, some crucial areas continue to divide opinion among former cricketers, experts and fans. One of the contentious positions is the role of the wicket-keeper batter in Team India's setup, with three top quality candidates for the role. KL Rahul has been the established wicket-keeper batter in ODIs for quite some time, while Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson are also very much in the mix. Now, Former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar have stirred debate by leaving out Pant from their 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy.

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"Never A Question": Ex-India Star Drops Big 'No. 4' Verdict On Shreyas Iyer

Rohit Sharma Served "Habits And Routines" Warning Amid Prolonged Lean Patch

"Aise Patakhe Bajaye...": Ex-Coach Recalls Shubman Gill's 1st Net Session For India

"Shocked He Was Elevated To Captain": Ex-India Star's Bid Admission On Suryakumar Yadav

Overlooked Hardik Pandya Sent Captaincy Message, Told To Do This

Why Is Struggling Virat Kohli Seeking Sanjay Bangar's Help? Report Says: "To Develop..."

"After Yuvraj Singh, If There Is One...": India's Most Prolific 6-Hitter Named. Not Rohit Sharma Or Rinku Singh

India's Squad For Champions Trophy: Rishabh Pant Dropped From 15-Member Side By Ex-Stars