Vengsarkar's Recollections: Tendulkar's Early Brilliance and Other Cricketing Anecdotes

Former Indian captain Dilip Vengsarkar reminisces about young Sachin Tendulkar's talent, showcased during a Ranji Trophy match against Hyderabad. Vengsarkar also recalls Tendulkar's near-heroics in the 1991 Ranji final against Haryana, Ganguly's early career, and Dravid's evolution into a world-class batsman.

Former Indian captain Dilip Vengsarkar vividly recalls the promise he saw in a young Sachin Tendulkar during a Ranji Trophy match against spinners Arshad Ayub and Venkatapathy Raju.

Reflecting on the long partnership he shared with Tendulkar on Hyderabad's turning track, Vengsarkar narrated how the match, along with Tendulkar's performance in the 1991 Ranji final, signaled a bright future for the cricketing legend. Mumbai lost that final narrowly against Haryana.

Vengsarkar also revisited Sourav Ganguly's early struggles as a 'fourth seamer' and praised Rahul Dravid's significant improvement as a batsman, highlighting the importance of VVS Laxman's 281 against Australia in changing India's cricketing mindset.

(With inputs from agencies.)