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Yashasvi Jaiswal in action during third India vs South Africa ODI in Vizag. (PHOTO: AP)

Yashasvi Jaiswal being left out 'for no fault of his', says former India captain and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar on opener's T20 World Cup snub

December 25, 2025 11:00 pm

While Vengsarkar agreed with the call of leaving Gill out, he wanted the Mumbai opening batter, Jaiswal to be in the mix.

MCA to install Dilip Vengsarkar's statue at Wankhede

October 08, 2025 8:18 pm

The batting stalwart already has a stand named after him

The last time Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played any form of international cricket was the final of the Champions Trophy against New Zealand on March 9. (File Photo)

‘How did selectors judge Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s form and fitness?’: Dilip Vengsarkar

October 07, 2025 9:18 am

Former India captain and selector reckons Shubman Gill is the best person to lead the ODI team, and wants the selectors to take a call on future of Rohit and Virat

Kohli opened up on his decision to retire from Tests while India were touring England for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. (File Photo)

Would've told Virat Kohli to retire after England tour: Dilip Vengsarkar

August 11, 2025 7:52 pm

Virat Kohli had announced his retirement from Tests in the days leading up to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

'Important he scored runs so he can call the shots': Dilip Vengsarkar lauds Shubman Gill

July 09, 2025 6:12 pm

The Indian team, under the stewardship of Gill, levelled the series 1-1 in Edgbaston even without the services of their express pacer Jasprit Bumrah who was not included in the 2nd test team for workload management.

Vengsarkar who picked Kohli into the Test time during his time as selector, said he was amazed by his match-winning ability. (AP/BCCI)

Kohli is a 'legend', should have retired after England series - Dilip Vengsarkar

May 12, 2025 8:59 pm

Former India captain and selector raves about Kohli's mental tenacity and desire to finish games.

'Happy to see him realise his potential': Dilip Vengsarkar lauds Shreyas Iyer after Champions Trophy triumph

March 12, 2025 5:40 pm

Iyer finished second in the batting charts of the Champions Trophy with 243 runs, just behind New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra.

Rohit Sharma Dilip Vengsarkar Retirement

'Player of his stature should get to decide about future': Dilip Vengsarkar on unwarranted' retirement speculations on Rohit Sharma

March 12, 2025 5:26 pm

Vengsarkar also said that both Rohit and compatriot Virat Kohli are big match performers, who with their sheer presence can put pressure on any opposition.

Wasim Akram showers praise on Team India captain Rohit Sharma: 'There is a lazy elegance about him'

February 21, 2025 10:06 pm

Rohit Sharma scored a quick-fire 41 off 36 balls and shared a 69-run opening partnership off 59 balls with centurion Shubman Gill, putting India ahead of the required run rate.