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"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.

"Team In Dilemma": India Star Said To Have "Created Confusion" In Selection For Australia Series

After the completion of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, former head coach Sanjay Bangar shared his insight about India's squad in the five-match Test series where he said the combination of Nitish Kumar Reddy with Ravindra Jadeja or Washington Sundar was really confusing. "Nitish Reddy's unexpected performance put the team in a dilemma. The combination of Nitish Reddy with Washington Sundar or Ravindra Jadeja created confusion. When there is an in-form player, it's hard to drop him. The team management seemed to react as the series progressed rather than being proactive. On those pitches, decisions should have been made based on the immediate requirements. A more proactive approach could have resulted in better team combinations," Sanjay Bangar said while speaking on Star Sports.

Video - "Many Indian Women Have Crush On You": Pat Cummins Stumped By Question. Replies, "Just Do My..."

Pat Cummins etched his name among the greatest Australian captains ever after he led his team to a resounding 3-1 win over India in the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy. The world beaters that Australia are, one team which had been troubling them for close to a decade till the 2024-25 BGT was India. However, this time the tables turned with Australia winning the bragging rights. Cummins' leadership and all-round contributions were instrumental in Australia clinching the series and earning their place in the WTC Final at Lord's in June 2025.

"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.

Time Up For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli? Sunil Gavaskar's '2027 WTC Final' Viewpoint Raises Doubt

Legendary former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has stated that Rohit Sharma may not be the only whose future is in doubt as Team India move on to the next World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. India captain Rohit Sharma choosing to not play the fifth Test of the Australia tour has raised murmurs that he may soon call time on his Test career. However, Gavaskar believes that the Indian management and selectors will need to take a call on not only Rohit, but also possibly some other senior cricketers.

"What Have You Done?": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts India's Coaching Staff After Australia Series Loss

Sunil Gavaskar took a brutal dig at the coaching staff after India slumped to a 3-1 loss in the recently-concluded five-match Test series against Australia. India's World Test Championship (WTC) Final dreams were completely dashed following their loss in the Sydney Test on Sunday. Following the loss, Gavaskar questioned the role of the Gautam Gambhir-led coaching staff and said whether they are doing enough to help the players. The legendary India batter mentioned the batting show against New Zealand and Australia before asking whether India should continue with the same back-room staff in the future.

"Need Players Like...": Sunil Gavaskar Namedrops Young Talents In Massive Verdict

After India's defeat in the final Test match and their inability to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has assessed the team's performance and opined that young players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Reddy, who are "hungry to earn a name for India" are needed in the team. Jaiswal has amassed 391 runs in five Tests, out of which 161 came in his brilliant second innings knock in the series opener in Perth, where India won by 295 runs. However, he had a brief period of struggle before scoring 82 and 84 in the Melbourne Test. On the other hand, Reddy scored 298 runs in nine innings across five matches. He started off with handy knocks of 41, 38 not out on his Test debut. He further scored 42, 42 before bettering it with a maiden Test century in Melbourne, providing a much-needed contribution from the lower order.

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"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

"Team In Dilemma": India Star Said To Have "Created Confusion" In Selection For Australia Series

Video - "Many Indian Women Have Crush On You": Pat Cummins Stumped By Question. Replies, "Just Do My..."

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

Time Up For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli? Sunil Gavaskar's '2027 WTC Final' Viewpoint Raises Doubt

"What Have You Done?": Sunil Gavaskar Blasts India's Coaching Staff After Australia Series Loss

"Need Players Like...": Sunil Gavaskar Namedrops Young Talents In Massive Verdict