New Delhi: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has suggested Gujarat Titans (GT) consider an unconventional team combination for the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, saying the franchise should at least explore the possibility of starting with only three overseas players if they bowl first. Gujarat Titans will take on defending champions RCB.
NEW DELHI, Dec 12, 2025 — Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar said that promoting Axar Patel to bat at No. 3 in the second T20 International against South Africa was “not an ideal position” for the all‑rounder. India lost the match by 51 runs in the five‑match series, with the top order failing to.
Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has once again underlined Hardik Pandya’s importance to Indian cricket, calling him a player “without a comparable replacement” in the national setup. Bangar stressed that India does not possess any other cricketer who offers the same combination of explosive batting, reliable seam bowling, and big-match temperament. His remarks come.
