Dilip Vengsarkar
Cricketer and coach; Test cricket captain

Born
April 6th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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An accomplished cricketer and coach, played for India and served as captain of the national team. In Test cricket, achieved distinction for his batting skills, particularly known as a formidable player on home soil. Contributed to the rise of Indian cricket in the international arena during the 1980s and 1990s. After retirement, took on coaching roles, guiding upcoming players and lending expertise to various state and national teams.
Scored 13 centuries in Test matches
Captain of the Indian cricket team
Part of the 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning squad
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