Dilip Vengsarkar was one of the key player in the Indian batting line up in the late 70s and early 80s. He is a former Indian cricketer as well as a successful cricket administrator. The cricket player was a member of the victorious Indian team that competed in the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
However, his best years were 1985–1987 when he scored multiple centuries against formidable opponents like Sri Lanka, the West Indies, Australia, and Pakistan. Later the 1987 World Cup Cricket tournament, Dilip Vengsarkar successfully led the Indian cricket team as captain for several matches, that include ten Tests. At Calcutta during the 1978-79 Test Series between India and the West Indies, he partnered with Sunil Gavaskar to score more than 300 runs.
Despite criticism that he missed the semi-final match due to a seafood allergy, Vengsarkar succeeded Kapil Dev as captain after the 1987 Cricket World Cup. The player went on to play until 1992. In 1995, post retiring Vengsarkar founded the Elf-Vengsarkar Academy.
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Biography of Dilip Vengsarkar
- Real Name: Dilip Balwant Vengsarkar
- Other/Nickname: Colonel
- Profession: Former Cricketer
- Famous For: Being one of the foremost exponents of drive
- Best Performance: First Overseas player to Consecutive test centuries at Lord’s Cricket Ground (London)
- Batting: Right-handed
- Bowling: Right-arm medium
- Other Hobbies: Jogging, Walking in Park and Cooking
- Dilip Vengsarkar’s Net Worth: $5 Million
Physical Features of Dilip Vengsarkar
- Height: 5’8″
- Weight: 75 kilograms (approx)
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Natural Black
Personal Life of Dilip Vengsarkar
- Date of Birth: April 6, 1956
- Age: 66 (as in 2022)
- Nationality: Indian
- Birthplace: Rajapura (Ratnagiri), Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Rajapura (Ratnagiri), Maharashtra, India
- School: King George School in Dadar (Mumbai)
- College: A Podar College of Commerce & Economics in Matunga (Mumbai)
- Highest Education Qualification: Graduation
Career Statistics of Dilip Vengsarkar:
1. Domestic Cricket Debut: Dec 31, 1984, vs. England in Kolkata
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2. ODI Debut: against New Zealand at AMI Stadium, Feb 21, 1976
3. Last ODI: 14 November 1991 against South Africa
4. Test Debut: against New Zealand at Eden Park, Jan 24, 1976
5. Last Test: 5 February 1992 against Australia
Dilip Vengsarkar’s Achievements:
- The player registered the Arjuna Award for his outstanding play in 1981
- When team India successfully knocked out England in 1986, Vengsarkar was named “Man of the Series” as well as honoured for scoring centuries in three consecutive Tests at Lord’s
- The Indian government conferred him with the Padma Shri in the year of 1987
- He was successfully declared as the Award Winners in Wisden Cricket’s 1987 Annual
- As of 2006, he came to be recognised as the Chairman of the Selection Committee for the Board of Control for Cricket in India
- The player was honoured with the CK Naidu Lifetime Achievement Award by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Family Details of Dilip Vengsarkar
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse Name: Manali Vengsarkar
- Parents Names: Father- Father- Balwant Vengsarkar
- Children: Nakul Vengsarkar and Pallavi Vengsakar
- Religion: Hindu Brahmin
Lesser-Known Facts about Dilip Vengsarkar:
- Vengsarkar’s success against the West Indies speed assault is surprising. The names like Garner, Daniel, Croft, and Holding might send batsmen shivering. Vengsarkar, however, considered them just another bowling team.
- Dilip Vengsarkar is said to make his Indian cricket debut in the 1975 Irani Cup. At the age of 19, he was a part of Bombay’s 1974-75 Ranji Trophy-winning team that faced Bishan Bedi’s Rest of India. EAS Prasanna, Madan Lal, and GR Vishwanath were on the team. Vengsarkar scored a brilliant 110 against them at Nagpur on a turning track.
- The cricket player’s brilliance made him a run machine. He successfully managed to register 6868 runs at 42 with 17 tonnes in 116 Tests. Vengsarkar retired second in run-scoring behind Sunil Gavaskar.
He was nearly suited for batting due to his tall, and slender build. He sliced, hooked, and pulled with authority due to his height.
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