Former India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar has made his mark in the field of coaching after retiring from cricket. The 51-year-old Bangar has worked as a coach with the Indian cricket team as well as several IPL franchises.
He has the experience of playing with some of the best players in the world and watching them closely. Bangar recently shared his experiences on the Rao Podcast and discussed some of the important topics in the world of cricket.
During Rao’s podcast
During Rao’s podcast, Sanjay Bangar shared his list of top bowlers in the world of cricket. He included Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah in his top five. Bumrah’s brilliant yorkers and variations have brought recognition to the quality of bowling around the world.
Next, Bangar named Mohammed Shami, whose pace and swing have turned matches for India on many crucial occasions.
Bangar also named Australian bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins in his list. Hazlewood’s accuracy and Cummins’ pace, both have won Australia many matches. Bangar also included New Zealand’s Trent Boult, whose pace and swing have earned him a place among the world’s leading bowlers.
Sanjay Bangar comments on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
During the course of the podcast, Sanjay Bangar also shared his thoughts on former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli. “Virat Kohli should have continued to lead the Indian team in Test cricket for a long time.
However, Kohli stepped down from the Test captaincy in 2022, which was a watershed moment for Indian cricket fans. According to Bangar, Kohli’s captaincy led the Indian team to many victories and the team made remarkable progress under his leadership.
Also, when Sanjay Bangar was asked what will be Punjab Kings’ plans if Mumbai Indians release Rohit Sharma, Bangar replied that it depends on the amount of money the franchise has left at that time. He also said that if that happens, Rohit Sharma will be bought at a “very high price.”
