Dilip Vengsarkar
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'It's really baffing for me': Dilip Vengsarkar slams India's squad selection of New Zealand series
Cricket | Jan 01, 2026, 11:03 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar took centre stage and talked about how the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) should give more opportunities to star batter Sarfaraz Khan, slamming them for omitting him.
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'Class performer': Dilip Vengsarkar opens up on Yashasvi Jaiswal's selection situation
Cricket | Dec 25, 2025, 08:36 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar recently came forward and talked about the selection status of star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal after he was left out of India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.
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MCA set to install life-size statue of Dilip Vengsarkar at Wankhede Stadium
Cricket | Oct 09, 2025, 09:40 AM ISTThe MCA (Maharashtra Cricket Association) recently came forward and revealed its plans to install a life-size statue of former India cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MCA president Ajinkya Naik shared his thoughts on the same as well.
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Dilip Vengsarkar showers praise on 'world-class' Shubman Gill and young Indian team on England tour
Cricket | Jul 09, 2025, 06:12 PM ISTIndia defeated England in the second Test of the five-match series in Birmingham after conceding a position of advantage in the first Test and losing the opener at Headingley. Former India batter Dilip Vengsarkar has showered praise on India Test captain Shubman Gill and the rest of the team.
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T20 World Cup: I would have picked Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik and Shubman Gill - Dilip Vengsarkar
Cricket | Sep 14, 2022, 06:23 PM ISTT20 World Cup: Former India player Dilip Vengsarkar has voiced his opinion on the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup, as he would have selected Mohammed Shami, Umran Malik and Shubman Gill
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Ganguly had no jurisdiction to speak on Virat Kohli captaincy issue: Vengsarkar
Cricket | Dec 22, 2021, 09:19 PM ISTThe former India captain and chief selector, on his part, opined that Ganguly had no business to speak in the matter.
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SA vs IND: Vengsarkar wants Gaikwad to be picked in India squad for SA ODI series
Cricket | Dec 13, 2021, 04:22 PM ISTVengsarkar said that the selectors should give Ruturaj the opportunity to prove his worth in national colours.
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ENG vs IND | India should play Surya at Oval as sixth batsman: Dilip Vengsarkar
Cricket | Aug 28, 2021, 09:14 PM ISTIndia lost the third Test by an innings and 76 runs but skipper Virat Kohli despite the consistent failures of the middle-order is bullish about playing five specialist bowlers.
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Dilip Vengsarkar 'amazed' at Team India's 20-day break post WTC Final
Cricket | Jun 25, 2021, 08:50 PM ISTThe players have a three-week break before they reassemble in the UK on July 14 for the five Tests against England beginning in Nottingham from August 4.
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Lack of match-practice may hurt even world-class players like Virat, Rohit: Vengsarkar
Cricket | Jun 06, 2021, 01:32 PM ISTVengsarkar said that Kohli and Rohit are in very good form, but lack of competitive time in the middle might affect their performance at least in the tour-opening WTC final.
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India a better side going into World Test Championship final: Dilip Vengsarkar
Cricket | Jun 06, 2021, 10:44 AM ISTVengsarkar said that though the conditions in Southampton could suit New Zealand better, India would have the edge against the Kane Williamson-led New Zealand.
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IND vs ENG | Bat has to be 1st line of defence on such wickets: Dilip Vengsarkar
Cricket | Feb 28, 2021, 03:40 PM ISTWith a lot of talk on batsmen facing difficulties on the spin-friendly pitches that were laid out in Chennai and Ahmedabad for the second and third Tests respectively between India and England
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AUS vs IND | Want Rahul to replace Mayank and Rohit in place of Vihari for 3rd Test: Vengsarkar
Cricket | Dec 30, 2020, 02:04 PM ISTRohit's entry certainly adds to the team's choices but whether it can help solve the opening conundrum is something that only time will tell.
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AUS vs IND: How Rahul Dravid can help India deal with batting woes Down Under
Cricket | Dec 21, 2020, 11:56 AM ISTFollowing a horrendous batting show against Australia in the first Test, where defensive frailties were exposed, Dravid coming to the team's aid in Australia could be the morale boost the squad needs.
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Aus vs Ind: Rahul Dravid must be sent to Australia immediately to help team, says Vengsarkar
Cricket | Dec 20, 2020, 12:16 PM ISTFollowing Adelaide Test debacle, Dilip Vengsarkar feels the team will be further demoralised in Kohli's absence and Rahul Dravid would be the right person to be in Australia and give morale boost to the players.
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He’s sticking his neck out on behalf of others: Dilip Vengsarkar slams Sourav Ganguly
Cricket | Nov 10, 2020, 11:12 AM ISTVengsarkar also raised questions over Rohit Sharma's selection conundrum for the Australia tour.
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Virat Kohli's RCB look favourites for IPL 2020 title: Dilip Vengsarkar
Cricket | Sep 30, 2020, 08:00 PM ISTThe 1983 World Cup winner feels having Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Yuzvendra Chahal can do the trick for perennial underachievers RCB in IPL 2020.
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How many Indians are coaching in foreign leagues? Dilip Vengsarkar wants coaches from India in IPL
Cricket | Sep 15, 2020, 02:44 PM ISTThe batting legend questioned how many Indian coaches are leading the charge in other countries' franchise league tournament, as there are none of them.
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Difficult to replace Dhoni: Dilip Vengsarkar on his retirement
Sports | Aug 16, 2020, 06:19 PM ISTFormer Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar on August 16 stated that MS Dhoni's contribution in Indian cricket was huge and it's difficult to fill his place.
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MCA member seeks naming of Wankhede stadium blocks after Dilip Vengsarkar
Cricket | Aug 02, 2020, 03:12 PM ISTCurrently, two stands of the Wankhede Stadium are named after batting greats Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar, who have represented Mumbai in domestic cricket.