What did Dilip Vengsarkar see in Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma when he first picked them in the Indian team?

09/21/22 • 30 min

Dilip Vengsarkar, the Lord of Lord's is as brutally honest while airing his views as he was majestic while wielding the willow. In this episode of @Sportstar #WednesdayswithWV, the former Indian captain talks to W V Raman about :
1) The disadvantages of wearing a helmet while batting.
2) The fastest of bowlers he faced during his career
3) The infamous "bloodbath" test at Sabina Park, Jamaica, in 1975-76.
4) A fabulous chase of 492 runs, though TeamIndia fell short by 47 runs.
5) What selectors need to see in a player before they pick him.
6) His love and passion to see and unearth talent.
7) The free facilities that his academy offers in Mumbai and Pune for budding cricketers
8) His desire of hopefully becoming the BCCI President.

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Do you want to know how Chaminda Vaas played a huge role in Muralitharan's success?

Chaminda Vaas had to silence his critics by work harder than most to achieve the success that he did in international cricket. In this episode of #WednesdayswithWV, he reveals the secret of how he worked in tandem with Muralitharan. The details of the partnership that Vaas and Muralitharan forged to plot out batters is a fascinating story.
Vaas also expresses his disappointments in his illustrious career and shrugs off the petty minded attitude of some of his colleagues. He is not too happy with the political interference that is gradually becoming a part and parcel of Sri Lankan cricket. The left arm seamer is full of empathy while talking about the modern day Sri Lankan cricketers.
This chat is as enthralling to listen as were the skill sets of Vaas to watch when he outsmarted his opponents.

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Who inspired Sandeep Patil to make a strong comeback after a head injury in a test match?

Sandeep Patil known for his swashbuckling stroke play, talks honestly to #WVRaman about his fears, the low points in his life and the role #Gavaskar played in his career. In this episode of #WednesdayswithWV, Sandeep Patil reveals :
1) How he was ready to quit the game before of his issues in personal life.
2) The encouragement Sunil Gavaskar gave him when he was low in confidence.
3) How he was dejected when he was dropped after performing well.
4) What it was to muster courage after getting hit by a bouncer.
5) The birthday gift his wanted from him.
6) His judgment about the cricketing talent of his own son, Chirag Patil, who has gone to become an actor.