Sanjay Bapusaheb Bangar is a former Indian cricketer who represented India in Test and One Day International cricket. A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler, he played as an all-rounder in domestic and international cricket. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and served in support staff roles with the Indian national cricket team and Indian Premier League franchises.
Key facts
| Full name | Sanjay Bapusaheb Bangar |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | All-rounder (right-hand batsman, right-arm medium-pace bowler) |
| Domestic team | Railways |
| International formats | Test, ODI |
| Post-playing role | Cricket coach |
Playing career
Bangar built his reputation in Indian domestic cricket while representing the Railways team in the Ranji Trophy, where he was known for consistent performances with both bat and ball. His all-round contributions earned him selection to the Indian national side, where he featured in Test matches and One Day Internationals as a utility cricketer capable of batting in the middle order and bowling useful seam-up spells.
Coaching career
After his playing days, Bangar moved into coaching. He worked with Indian Premier League franchises in batting and support roles, and was appointed to the support staff of the Indian national cricket team, where he served as a batting coach.
Significance
Bangar is regarded as a domestic stalwart whose career exemplifies the role of the dependable all-rounder in Indian first-class cricket, particularly in the Railways set-up. His subsequent coaching work has extended his association with the Indian cricket establishment beyond his playing years.
Related topics
- Indian cricket team
- Ranji Trophy
- Railways cricket team
- Indian Premier League
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
References
- Wikidata: Q3764505