Dilip Vengsarkar, legendary Indian cricketer and former Chairman of Selectors, shares his insights into what makes a great cricket selector. Reflecting on his tenure with the BCCI in the mid-2000s, he recounts his journey from leading talent spotters (2000-2004) to grooming future stars at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore. With this groundwork, he built a supply line of talent for Indian cricket, which proved pivotal when he assumed the role of Chairman in 2007.
Under his leadership, India climbed from 5th in the ICC rankings to become the #1 team across all formats within two years. Vengsarkar emphasizes the importance of knowing players’ potential, having the courage of conviction, and giving talent the support and time it needs to shine—principles that contributed to the team’s historic 2007 T20 World Cup win.
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