Dilip Vengsarkar Age, Biography, Wiki, Wife, Family, Address, Hometown, Photos, Height, Net Worth
Who is Dilip Vengsarkar
Dilip Vengsarkar is one of the batters of India during the 1970s and 1980s. He played alongside Gundappa Vishwanath and Sunil Gavaskar. His stylish drives adored by everyone, and his best years were 1985–1987 when he scored multiple centuries. Vengsarkar has also been a captain for several matches includes 10 tests. This man was born on April 6, 1956, in Rajapura and studied at King George School in Dadar. Moreover, he pursued his Bachelor of Commerce at R.A. Podar College Of Commerce & Economics. Let’s see Dilip’s even more information.
Dilip Vengsarkar Personal Information
| Date of birth | April 6, 1956 |
| Real Name | Dilip Balwant Vengsarkar |
| Nick name | Colonel |
| Birth Place | Rajapura (Ratnagiri), Maharashtra, India |
| Home town | Rajapura (Ratnagiri), Maharashtra, India |
| Address | Wrli Mumbai |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Former Cricketer |
| Famous for | On the drive |
| Marital status | Married |
| Religion | Hindu -Brahmin |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Education | Graduated |
| School | King George School in Dadar (Mumbai) |
| College | R.A Podar College of Commerce & Economics in Matunga (Mumbai) |
| Debut | Domestic Cricket Debut: Dec 31, 1984, vs. England in Kolkata ODI Debut: vs. New Zealand at AMI Stadium, Feb 21, 1976Test Debut: vs. New Zealand at Eden Park, Jan 24, 1976 |
| Hobbies | Jogging, Walking in Park and Cooking |
| Best performance | First Overseas player to Consecutive test centuries at Lord’s Cricket Ground (London) |
| Batting style | Right handed Bat |
| Bowling style | Right-arm medium |
| Last match | Test- 1 Feb 1992 WACA in East Perth ODI- 14 Nov 1991in New Delhi |
About Dilip Vengsarkar Family And Relatives
Dilip belongs to the Maharashtrian Brahmin family blessed with a lovable family. His father is Balwant Vengsarkar, and his father-in-law is Sanjay Puri who was a former architect.
Dilip Vengsarkar Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Affairs
Dilip is married to Manali Vengsarkar who is a jewellery designer. This couple was blessed with one son and one daughter; both got married. Son is Nahul who is an interior designer and architect by profession. The daughter is Pallavi who married in 2017 and lives in Hong Kong with her husband Karan Danthi.
His son-in-law is a businessman, and he has a grandson named Nirvaan. Daughter in law is Ayesha Faridi who is a news anchor and journalist.
Dilip Vengsarkar Favourite Things
| Actress | Not available |
| Film | Not available |
| Food | Pohe, Thaalipeeth, Misal, Idli, Dosa, Eggs |
| Cricket Ground | Lord’s cricket Ground (London) |
| Cricketer | C.K. Naidu |
| Shot | On drive |
Dilip Vengsarkar Career
He scored 110 runs against the Rest of India (ROI) team, which was his breakthrough. On January 24, 1976, he made his debut in an international against Kolkata; he ended up with 7 and 6 runs in both innings. It took time to establish his skills as a permanent member, and he played against West Indies in 1978. Luckily, he smashed 157 runs in the second innings. His most memorable play was against Pakistan at Feroz Shah Kotla.
Dilip Vengsarkar Net Worth
According to an internet source, Dilip’s net worth is 5 million.
Dilip Vengsarkar Car Collection
Unfortunately, Vengsarkar’s car collection is not known.
Dilip Vengsarkar Filmography
Dilip Vengsarkar Physical Appearance
| Height | In Feet Inches-5’8″ |
| Weight | In Kilograms-75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
| Body Measurements | NA |
| Dress Size | NA |
| Shoe Size | NA |
Dilip Vengsarkar Social Media Information
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Dilip Vengsarkar Awards
| 1981 | Arjuna Award for his outstanding play |
| 1987 | Padma Shri given by Indian government |
| – | Lifetime Achievement Award (BCCI) |
| 2006 | Board of Control for Cricket in India |
| 1986 | Man of the Series |
Few More Facts about Dilip Vengsarkar
- In 1979, he played against England during the second test at Lords who scored 103 runs.
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