Coaching with Dravid, Kumble, and the Next Gen
Lessons from the Karnataka Dugout and what it takes to mentor cricket legends...
From the Dressing Room to the Dugout
A Cricketer's Journey Beyond the Boundary
5500+
First Class Runs
16
Hundreds
4×
Ranji Trophy Winner
About Vijay
Cricketer
- Former Indian Test & ODI player (1999–2003)
- 5500+ First Class runs | 16 Hundreds
- 4× Ranji Trophy Winner
- Man of the Series – 4-Nation Kenya Tournament
Coach & Mentor
- BCCI Level 3 Certified (2nd Rank)
- Former RCB Batting Coach | NCA Faculty
- Top 1% BCCI certified coach
Entrepreneur
- Founder & CEO, SportsNest.com
- Built world-class sports infrastructure
- Projects with Brigade, Bagmane, Puravankara
- Revolutionizing grassroots sports development
Commentator & Educator
- Star Sports | Hotstar cricket pundit
- Host of DressingRoomShow
- Tactical cricket analysis expert
- Thought leader in modern cricket
Career Timeline
1993–2006
Domestic & International Cricket
Represented India in Tests and ODIs. Dominated domestic cricket with 5500+ runs and 16 hundreds.
2007–2014
Transition to Coaching
Earned BCCI Level 3 certification. Began coaching journey with state and national teams.
2015–2020
Entrepreneurial Journey Begins
Founded SportsNest. Started building world-class sports infrastructure across India.
2021–Now
Media + Infrastructure + Education + IPL
Expanded into commentary with Star Sports, launched DressingRoomShow, continued infrastructure development, and serves as Delhi Capitals' Head Talent Scout.
Coaching Legacy
Elite Coaching Excellence
With BCCI Level 3 certification ranking in the top 1%, I've had the privilege of working with cricket legends and shaping the next generation of players.
- Delhi Capitals Head Talent Scout
- RCB Batting Coach
- Mumbai Indians (CLT20)
- Karnataka State Team
- South Zone Coach
- NCA Faculty Member
"Vijay's insights into batting technique and mental preparation are unmatched. His coaching philosophy combines traditional wisdom with modern analytics."
SportsNest
Building India's Sports Infrastructure
Through SportsNest.com, we're revolutionizing sports infrastructure development across India, partnering with leading developers to create world-class facilities.
Key Partners:
Brigade
Puravankara
Bagmane
DressingRoomShow
Tactical Cricket Analysis & Behind-the-Scenes Insights
From the Dressing Room to Your Screen
DressingRoomShow brings you exclusive cricket analysis, tactical breakdowns, and insider perspectives that you won't find anywhere else. Join Vijay as he shares decades of experience from the dressing rooms of international and domestic cricket.
YouTube Channel
Tactical Analysis
Cricket Insights
Featured Videos
Cricket Tactical Breakdown
In-depth analysis of match strategies and player techniques
Behind the Scenes
Stories and insights from the cricket dressing room
Player Analysis
Technical breakdowns of batting and bowling techniques
What You'll Find on DressingRoomShow
Match Analysis
Detailed breakdowns of key matches, strategies, and turning points
Coaching Insights
Professional coaching tips and techniques for players at all levels
Statistical Deep Dives
Data-driven analysis of player performances and team dynamics
Career Stories
Personal anecdotes and experiences from professional cricket
Cricket Quiz Challenge
Test Your Cricket Knowledge
🏏 Welcome to the Cricket Quiz!
Challenge yourself with questions about cricket history, statistics, and legendary players. Can you score a century?
15
Questions
60
Seconds
75
Max Score
Question 1 of 20
60s
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🏆 Quiz Complete!
0
/75
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Media & Commentary
Star Sports
Expert commentary and analysis for India's premier sports broadcaster.
Hotstar
Digital cricket punditry reaching millions of cricket fans worldwide.
Regional Commentary
Leading cricket commentator in Kannada, connecting with regional audiences.
From the Pavilion
Insights Beyond the Game
Why Sports Infrastructure Needs a Revolution
The grassroots sports infrastructure challenge in India and how we're solving it...
Inside the Commentary Box
How we prepare for Star Sports broadcasts and the art of cricket commentary...
Let's Connect
Speaking & Consulting
- Cricket coaching consultancy
- Sports infrastructure development
- Media appearances
- Corporate speaking engagements
Email: vijay@sportsnest.com