IPL 2021: RCB appoints Sanjay Bangar as batting consultant for IPL 2021.



Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021: Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar has been appointed as the new batting consultant by Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB) for IPL fourteenth edition. The Bangalore franchise took Twitter handle to inform the fans and supporters about the development.



"We are delighted to welcome Sanjay Bangar to the RCB Family as a batting consultant for #IPL2021! Welcome aboard, Coach!#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #NowARoyalChallenger," read the caption on the tweet by RCB's official Twitter account.



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Bangar was associated with Indian national side as the batting coach from 204-2019. He was later replaced by Vikram Rathore as the batting coach in the Indian side in September 2019.



The 48-years old former Indian cricketer was associated with Kings XI Punjab in January 2014 as the assistant coach. Later, Bangar was promoted and given the role of the head coach and the franchise went to its maiden IPL final under his support. Kings XI Punjab has been to final just once and it was under Sanjay Bangar. He then coached the franchise for the next three years before giving up on his role due to conflict of interest rules with BCCI.



The 48-year-old will join Mike Hesson, the director of cricket operations for RCB and Simon Katich, the head coach as a part of the coaching team. The Bangalore-based franchise also has Sridharan Sriram as batting and spin-bowling coach, with Adam Griffith being the bowling coach.&nbsp;



RCB has released 10 players when retained players were announced. In addition to the retention, RCB has traded-in Harshal Patel and Daniel Sams in an all-cash deal with Delhi Capitals. It will be interesting to watch, the franchise in the coming auction on 18th February in Chennai.



Sanjay Bangar knows Virat Kohli as he has coached him in Indian side also. It can be associated as the good move by RCB and this can probably end the title drought for RCB. However, the more depends upon the choice of players they pick in the coming IPL auction.



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IPL 2021: RCB appoints Sanjay Bangar as batting consultant for IPL 2021

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Sanjay Bangar appointed as RCB?s head coach for the next two years.



IPL 2022: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) recently updated that former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar will be their new head coach for the upcoming two seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL).



RCB further informed Mike Hesson, a notable New Zealand opener, to remain as the director of cricket operations. Hesson had to cover up two roles during the second phase of the Vivo IPL 2021 as Simon Katich had pulled out of the tournament citing his personal reasons.



Katich was the head coach of the side, however, his withdrawal from the tournament in the second leg forced Mike Hesson to take up two roles simultaneously.&nbsp;



Sanjay Bangar remained with RCB in IPL 2021 as the batting consultant and now will take up the head coach?s role for the next two seasons.&nbsp;



It is interesting to note that Bangar will have to work closely with the new RCB skipper and carry forward the strong environment created by Virat Kohli during his stay as the skipper of the side. Virat will no longer serve RCB as the skipper, while he will continue to provide his aids as a proper batter.



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"Our work has already begun in terms of auction strategy. I would like to assure each of the RCB fans that we are committed to building a strong squad and we are committed to fulfilling the long-cherished dream of winning an IPL trophy," Bangar said in a statement.



Bangar said that he has already worked with a couple of talented cricketers of the franchise and is elated to do the head coach?s duties for RCB.



"It's an honour and great opportunity to serve such a great franchise in the capacity of Head Coach. I have worked with some exceptional and talented members of the squad and can't wait to take this team to the next level.



"There's a lot of work that needs to be done with the IPL Mega Auctions and the season following it, but I'm sure that together with the continued support of the management and the support staff, we can deliver the goods and bring cheer to our fans across the globe," he added.



Mike Hesson, director of cricket operations RCB, said that the appointment of Sanjay Bangar as the head coach of the side took after several rounds of rigorous and robust procedures.



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IPL 2022: Sanjay Bangar appointed as RCB?s head coach for the next two years

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AB de Villiers returns to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022? Head coach Sanjay Bangar drops hint.



IPL 2022: South African stylish stumper-batsman AB de Villiers recently drew curtains to his phenomenal cricketing career. The ?Superman?, as fans like to call him, on 19th November wrote a social media post to inform the world about his retirement from all forms of cricket.



He wrote, ?It has been an incredible journey, but I have decided to retire from all cricket.? De Villiers had already retired from international cricket back in May 2018 and since then he was only active in franchise cricket.



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Mr 360 bidding adieu to all forms of cricket surely was a heartbreaking moment for millions of his fans all across the world, however, head coach of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Sanjay Bangar, has dropped hints on de Villiers association with the franchise.



<h2>Retired Players would be interested in extending their association with franchises:</h2>



During the ongoing second test match between India and New Zealand, Sanjay, who is in the commentary panel, said that the retired players would be interested in continuing their association with the franchises.



Bangar further said that it would be good for the franchise and for the players if AB de Villiers returns to RCB as a batting coach or consultant.



The hint on AB de Villiers return to the RCB came after former Indian cricketer and renowned commentator Aakash Chopra inquired about the need for a special batting coach when someone like Rahul Dravid is present in a coaching department.



?So the head coach doesn?t have much time and the batting coach especially works on the shortcomings of the players in batting. Hence, every team needs a batting coach apart from the head coach,? said Sanjay Bangar in response to Chopra?s query.



AB de Villiers association with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has been a delight to watch. RCB acquired the services of de Villiers back in 2011 following his three year?s association with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and the franchise hasn?t released him.&nbsp;



In his 170 IPL innings, de Villiers has mustered over 5,000 runs at an average of 39.71 and muscled the bowlers at an alarming strike rate of 151.69. He has also bagged 25 Player of the Match award in the Indian Premier League (IPL) career.



It would be a delight for the fans, a moment of joy once again, if Bangalore ropes in ?Mr 360? in a coaching role for the next couple of seasons.

IPL 2022: AB de Villiers returns to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2022? Head coach Sanjay Bangar drops hint

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Mike Hesson has finally spoken on the impact player rule in the TATA IPL 2023. Mike is the ?Director of Cricket Operations? at Royal Challengers Bangalore for the TATA IPL 2023. Sanjay Bangar has also spoken about this interesting rule. Sanjay Bangar is the batting consultant and head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, this season. Both the members of the management have an interesting opinion on this amazing rule. Here is an in-depth look at the same:?



<h2>Mike Hesson on Impact Player Rule in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



Mike Hesson, the head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, released a video on the official Instagram page where he was seen speaking about the impact player rule. He also emphasized the fact that the rule was known earlier to the teams, and it influenced their strategies during the auction. ?So actually, there is some strategy involved in it. I quite like it. I actually thought it brought a little intrigue. You could introduce the player anytime. So whether the batter is being dismissed or not. It was a nice development.?, is what Hesson said. ?



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?It?s a substitute rule. So you name at the toss whether you have a batting eleven which will obviously be stronger. And if you bat first you will swap out a batter and bring in an extra bowler so vice versa and the other way around. So after the toss, you give them your batting 11 and bowling 11. So it?s not an impact rule now it?s a substitute rule.?, Hesson further added.&nbsp;



<h2>Sanjay Bangar on Impact Player Rule in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



Sanjay Bangar has referred to this rule as a ?playing 12? rule. He narrowed the rule down to simple layman's language for the viewers. Sanjay said, ?I believe it is 12 playing 12. Most teams want a specialist to occupy their batting slot or their bowling slot so. It?s gonna be slightly tougher for players who want to contribute in both departments or players who are capable of playing in both departments. Especially lower down the order at number seven. They may not be utilized that much as teams may go to specialist batters or a specialist bowler.??



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Possible Impact Players for Royal Challengers Bangalore:&nbsp;



Based on the views of Sanjay Bangar and Mike Hesson we can figure out a few options for the Royal Challengers Bangalore to be used as impact players. &nbsp;



<h3>Rajat Patidar:?</h3>



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Rajat Patidar can be used as the impact player for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Sanjay Bangar said, that a pure batter or a pure bowler can be an impact player. One such player is Rajat. He was very impressive in TATA IPL 2022. His 100 in the qualifier against the Lucknow Super Giants is one for the ages. The Royal Challengers can bring him on if they are batting in the second?innings and need an extra batter. They can ask an Indian bowler like Siraj to take a rest in that case. ?



<h3>Finn Allen:&nbsp;</h3>



Finn Allen can also be used as an impact player. He is another pure batter. With Dinesh Kartik being in the team, Allen will only have to do the batting job as Karthik will keep wickets. The Royal Challengers Bangalore can use him in place of any of the foreign bowlers if they are chasing a big total. Finn Allen can implement the Bazzball strategy and can help RCB improve its performance in the powerplay.?



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TATA IPL 2023: Mike Hesson?s Best View on Impact Player Rule. Impact Players for RCB.?

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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has brought a significant move as the franchise is on the lookout for new coaching staff ahead of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. 



As per the recent developments, it can be confirmed that RCB is looking for fresh faces in the coaching staff for the upcoming edition of the IPL after deciding to part ways with the current head coach Sanjay Bangar and head of cricket operations Mike Hesson. Notably, the two mentioned coaches have been in hand and glove with the franchise for close to five years now.



However, reviewing how the team has failed multiple times to lift the coveted IPL title, RCB is up for a major revamp as the preparations for the Tata IPL 2024 begin. 



While Mike Hesson joined RCB back in 2019 after RCB's horrid performance in the previously held season, which saw them sit at the bottom position in the league stages, Bangar was promoted to the role of head coach in RCB during IPL 2022 following then-incumbent Simon Katich's exit from the team citing personal reasons.



As per the reports, RCB's coaching staff could undergo a major overhaul after doing away with the likes of Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar. The franchise is yet to confirm its partnership with bowling coach Adam Griffith.



In the pursuit of new ideas and plans to take the franchise one step closer to its dream of lifting the IPL title, Royal Challengers Bangalore is looking to recruit fresh faces in the coaching staff for the Tata IPL 2024. 



Notably, RCB failed to qualify for the playoffs in the recently held season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Faf du Plessis-led side finished sixth in the points table with seven wins and as many losses in the 14 league stage matches of IPL 2023.



Interestingly, Mike Hesson was also leading the coaching staff of RCB's women's wing in the Women's Premier League (WPL). The RCB Women ended up fourth in the inaugural season of the tournament.



Recently, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) confirmed the appointment of Justin Langer as the head coach of the team for the IPL 2024. The franchise parted ways with Andy Flower as the contracts of IPL coaching staff are up for renewal in September.



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Virat Kohli's RCB remove these BIG NAMES, set for a major revamp ahead of IPL 2024

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IPL 2024: Punjab Kings rope in Sanjay Bangar as Head of Cricket Development: Former Team India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar has rejoined the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS) as the head of cricket development for the upcoming season of the league. Bangar will work alongside head coach Trever Bayliss to bring the team's performance on track in the IPL 2024.



This will be Sanjay Bangar's second association with Punjab Kings after having served them as the head coach between 2014 and 2016 when the team had the name of Kings XI Punjab. 



With over a decade of coaching experience in two different IPL franchises and the Indian cricket team, Bangar's initial set of challenges will include devising a strategy and nitpicking the best possible reinforcement for Punjab Kings during the IPL 2024 Auction, which is set to be held on December 19 in Dubai. 



"It's my privilege to be with the Punjab Kings again," Sanjay Bangar said in a media release after being appointed head of cricket development in Punjab Kings. "We have a good core of players as evidenced by the fact that we have the lowest number of player releases this year. The challenge is to give the squad the best support possible during and after the season to make the team stronger and deliver success."



The last coaching stint of Bangar with Punjab Kings had bitter-sweet memories. During his first year of taking up the head coach's role in 2014 with Kings XI Punjab, the franchise managed to return as the runner-up to Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the next two seasons (2015 and 2016) remained pale for them as they returned with a wooden spoon in both of them.



Bangar has previously worked with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as well in two different capacities. Initially, Bangar was roped in as a batting consultant for the franchise in 2021, however, he was elevated to the role of head coach in the subsequent seasons. RCB did decently under his guidance, making it to playoffs on two out of three occasions.



Punjab Kings (PBKS) has released just five players ahead of the IPL 2024 Auction in Dubai. The likes of Mohit Rathee, Raj Bawa, Shahrukh Khan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Baltej Singh form the released players list. 



The franchise has a set core for the next edition of the league. They have struck with Shikhar Dhawan as captain for the next season. Below is the list of retained players by Punjab Kings:



PBKS Retained Players: 



<ul>
<li>Shikhar Dhawan (captain)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Matthew Short</li>



<li>Prabhsimran Singh (wk)</li>



<li>Jitesh Sharma (wk)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Sikandar Raza&nbsp;</li>



<li>Rishi Dhawan&nbsp;</li>



<li>Liam Livingstone&nbsp;</li>



<li>Atharva Taide&nbsp;</li>



<li>Arshdeep Singh&nbsp;</li>



<li>Nathan Ellis</li>



<li>Sam Curran&nbsp;</li>



<li>Kagiso Rabada&nbsp;</li>



<li>Harpreet Brar&nbsp;</li>



<li>Rahul Chahar&nbsp;</li>



<li>Harpreet Bhatia</li>



<li>Vidwath Kaverappa&nbsp;</li>



<li>Shivam Singh</li>
</ul>



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IPL 2024: Punjab Kings rope in Sanjay Bangar as Head of Cricket Development

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After Hardik Pandya assumed the leadership of the Mumbai Indians, rumors quickly spread that Rohit Sharma, the former captain and five-time IPL champion, might depart from his long-standing franchise. Now, in a surprising turn of events, Sanjay Bangar has added fuel to the speculation by suggesting that Sharma could be listed in the IPL Auction for 2025.



There could be a surprising bidder for Rohit Sharma if the Mumbai Indians do not retain the Indian captain before the upcoming mega auction. Speculation is running high in the cricketing world about Sharma's future in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with rumors circulating that he may join the Punjab Kings for the 2025 season. 



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If this move comes to pass, it could be one of the most groundbreaking transfers in IPL history, given Sharma's reputation and remarkable achievements.



With the IPL Mega Auction 2025 fast approaching, one team rumored to be interested in Rohit Sharma is the Punjab Kings (PBKS), who will be looking for a new captain after Shikhar Dhawan's retirement.



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Rumors tend to gain traction when they come from prominent figures, and similarly, Sanjay Bangar, the head of cricket development for PBKS, did not dismiss the possibility of the franchise attempting to sign Rohit Sharma. However, he cautioned that Sharma is likely to command a high price in the IPL 2025 auction.



In an interaction on the RAO Podcast Youtube channel, Bangar said: "It all depends on whether we have the money in our pockets. If Rohit comes in the auction, I certainly believe, he is going to go for a high price."



This only statement was quite enough to break the internet with Rohit Sharma trending on Twitter. Social media, especially X, is buzzing with fan theories and predictions. Many fans and analysts are eager to see Rohit Sharma don a new jersey, with the Punjab Kings often emerging as a popular choice. 



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The anticipation goes beyond just a change of team for Sharma; it's also about the potential impact his leadership could have on a franchise that has lacked consistency over the years.



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"If Rohit Sharma Comes To Auction..." Bangar Hints Something Big For The Upcoming IPL Auction 2025

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Former Cricketer and head coach of the Indian Cricket Team Sanjay Bangar reflected on Gujarat Titans' (GT) defeat versus the Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants and made a massive claim that this loss could possibily push Shubman Gill &amp; his men to the 3rd or even the 4th position in the overall standfings, highlighting that the 2022 winners must win their final league stage match versus CSK at all costs and hope that other competing teams drop points in-order to finish in the top 2.
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The Gujarat bowling unit had a tough outing as Lucknow posted a mammoth score of 235-2 in 20 overs. In response, hard hitting batsman Shahrukh Khan slammed daazzling half century (57 runs in 29 deliveries), along with contributions from skipper Shubman Gill (35 runs), Sherfane Rutherford (38 runs) and wicketkeeper batter Jos Buttler (33 runs), which allowed their side to stay alive in the chase, however, it didn't prove to be enough as the 2022 winners fell short in the end by a margin of thirty-three runs.
Despite the loss, Gujarat are still sitting at the top of the table with eighteen points to their name in 13 contests. But there high chances of them getting dropped to either the 3rd or the 4th spot as Punjab &amp; RCB are scheduled to play two more games and they are ranked third &amp; second, respectively, with seventeen points each to their name. The Titans, however, have just one match left to play in the league stage.
"After conceding 235 runs, the game became slightly out of reach for GT. However, the middle order – particularly Shahrukh and Sherfane Rutherford – brought them closer to the target. With 24 balls remaining and 54 runs required, along with 7 wickets in hand, the batting side would typically be favored these days. They will feel let down for not closing it out more convincingly. Now, they need to win the final match and rely on two other teams to drop points. This defeat could see them drop to third or even fourth position on the table," Sanjay Bangar stated on JioHotstar.
JioStar analyst Aakash Chopra also pointed out the challenge facing GT’s batting lineup as they approach the 2025 IPL play-offs, stating, "With Jos Buttler set to depart after the conclusion of the league stage, Kusal Mendis will take his place at No. 3. This adds further strain on Rutherford and Shahrukh. They performed well today, keeping GT competitive, but the larger concern is – what was the caliber of bowling they faced? In the play-offs, that level will be raised.
"Rahul Tewatia has not been impactful with the bat this season. And for the second consecutive match, GT’s top three did not surpass 50 runs – a trend that hadn't occurred all season. It’s concerning to see the top order losing momentum at such a critical juncture."
 Chopra further discussed how the top two spots may shuffle with the results of the remaining league fixtures.
"A shift is on the horizon. In the match between RCB and PBKS, I anticipate that one of them will lose. The clash between MI and PBKS is also vital. Don't overlook SRH – they managed to defeat LSG and possess game-changers. A single significant performance, similar to Marsh’s today, can alter the situation. I wouldn't be astonished if the top four looks entirely different."
Bangar stated, "I don’t envision RCB dropping out of the top two. However, the second position remains quite competitive – Punjab Kings can definitely seize it."
It was the masterclass of Mitch Marsh that helped the Super Giants secure a clinical win over the Gujarat-based side. He smacked his maiden hundred in the cash-rich t20 league (117 runs in 56 deliveries) which allowed his side to post a huge score of 235 runs on the board.
Aakash Chopra commended Marsh’s comeback this IPL, stating, “He was acquired at a low price in the mega auction – an absolute bargain – and that sometimes motivates a player. In the past, he had a hefty price tag with minimal output. This season, he’s approached the game differently. The pitch of Lucknow's Ekana Stadium is favorable for him – the ball comes onto the bat well. And those sixes? When he connects, they really clear the boundary. His shot selection has also improved significantly. He’s demonstrating true class."
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Gujarat Titans' 33-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) could drop them to third or fourth in the standings, according to Sanjay Bangar. Despite strong knocks from Shahrukh Khan (57) and Sherfane Rutherford (38), GT failed to chase LSG's 235-2, powered by Mitch Marsh’s maiden IPL ton (117*). Bangar stressed that GT must win their final match against CSK and rely on other results to secure a top-two finish. Aakash Chopra raised concerns over GT’s batting form, especially with Jos Buttler’s exit, and noted the tight playoff race involving RCB, Punjab Kings, and SRH. Marsh’s match-winning innings was hailed as a sign of his resurgence this season.

Former Indian cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar analyzed Gujarat Titans' (GT) 33-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), suggesting it could push GT to third or fourth in the standings. Despite a strong chase led by Shahrukh Khan (57), Sherfane Rutherford (38), and skipper Shubman Gill (35), GT fell short of LSG's massive 235-2, built on Mitch Marsh’s maiden IPL century (117*). Bangar emphasized that GT must win their final league match against CSK and hope other teams like RCB and Punjab Kings (both with 17 points) lose to secure a top-two finish. JioCinema analyst Aakash Chopra highlighted concerns over GT’s batting form, especially with Jos Buttler’s impending departure and the top order’s recent struggles. Chopra also noted the competitive race for playoff spots, with RCB likely retaining a top-two position but Punjab Kings and SRH still in contention. Marsh’s explosive performance was praised as a turning point for LSG, showcasing his improved form and shot selection this season.

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