By afiur
October 10, 2026
Sanjay Bangar is a former Indian cricketer and coach, known for his contributions as an all-rounder and his work with the Indian national team.
Bangar represented India in Test and ODI cricket, contributing as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-pace bowler.
He played domestic cricket for Maharashtra and Railways, earning recognition for his dependable batting and useful bowling performances.
Bangar became India’s batting coach in 2014 and later served as assistant coach. He also led Kings XI Punjab to their first IPL final in 2014.
He served as Royal Challengers Bangalore’s head coach from 2021 and later returned to Punjab Kings as Head of Cricket Development in 2023.