Dilip Vengsarkar
Dilip Vengsarkar is a former Indian cricketer and captain, renowned for his elegant batting style and significant contributions to Indian cricket during the 1980s and 1990s. He played 116 Test matches and was known for his ability to perform in challenging conditions, particularly on overseas tours. After retiring, Vengsarkar served as the chairman of the selectors for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), where he played a pivotal role in shaping the future of Indian cricket. His insights and experience are highly regarded, especially regarding talent identification and development in the sport. Recently, he was in the news discussing India's prospects in the ICC Champions Trophy, particularly highlighting the importance of the bowling department in the absence of star bowler Jasprit Bumrah.
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KL Rahul is only the second Indian — after Dilip Vengsarkar — to be listed more than once on the Lord’s honours board.
Massive prediction! KL Rahul tipped to eclipse Shubman Gill soon | Cricket News
India· 2025-07-16
Dilip Vengsarkar is noted as the second Indian to score multiple Test hundreds at Lord's.
'Worked with F1 coaches': KL Rahul reveals mental drills after Lord's hundred, plays down final-over drama | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-12
Dilip Vengsarkar scored 305 runs vs West Indies in the 1987/88 series.
IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill breaks Virat Kohli's massive record | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-05
Gill's achievement puts him alongside Dilip Vengsarkar, who also scored centuries in consecutive Tests.
IND vs ENG: Captain fantastic! Shubman Gill joins Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid in elite list | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-02
Pant's achievements are being compared with legends like Dilip Vengsarkar.
IND vs ENG Test: 'Rishabh Pant could break Rahul Dravid's record' - Ex-cricketer makes bold prediction | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-24
Gill joins the elite list of Indians, which includes Dilip Vengsarkar, to score 100 on Test captaincy debut.
Virat who? Ex-cricketer forgets Virat Kohli's name after Shubman Gill's animated celebration - WATCH | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-22
Shubman Gill joined legends Vijay Hazare, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, and Virat Kohli as the fifth Indian skipper to score a century in his first innings as captain.
IND vs ENG: Did Shubman Gill break rules during the first Test? ICC rulebook provides clarity | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-21
Former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar offered a guarded perspective on the bold call regarding Gill's captaincy.
Too soon or perfect timing? Experts weigh in on Shubman Gill's elevation as India Test captain | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-05-25
Dilip Vengsarkar was the then-chairman of selectors who fast-tracked Kohli into international cricket.
What Virat Kohli meant to India
United Kingdom· 2025-05-14
Dilip Vengsarkar, former India captain who spotted him for India, highlights his ability to play late which helps in judging length of the ball quicker and better and also enables improvisation.
Indian cricket star who made batting look like artUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-10
Dilip Vengsarkar is a renowned cricket coach under whom Ayush trained.
IPL 2025: How Ayush Mhatre, the latest Virar 'special' was madeIndia· 2025-04-21
Dilip Vengsarkar facilitated a UK exposure tour for Yashasvi Jaiswal with his academy team.
What Yashasvi Jaiswal brings to the table for Goa after leaving Mumbai | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-02
Dilip Vengsarkar is a former India captain and ex-chairman of selectors who believes that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will perform well in the Champions Trophy.
ICC Champions Trophy: In Jasprit Bumrah's absence, bowling will be key factor for India: Dilip Vengsarkar | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-02-15
