Academy Director
Vijay R Bharadwaj
Former India Test & ODI cricketer. BCCI Level 3 coach. IPL franchise consultant. Star Sports analyst. Now building India's next generation of cricketers.
5500+
First-Class Runs
16
First-Class Hundreds
4×
Ranji Trophy Winner
Top 1%
BCCI Certified
20+
Years in Cricket
IPL
Head Talent Scout
Vijay R Bharadwaj
“The game teaches you more about yourself than anything else. My goal is to give every player the tools to discover that.”
The Cricketer
Vijay R Bharadwaj is one of Karnataka's greatest cricketers. A prolific middle-order batsman, he accumulated over 5,500 First-Class runs with 16 centuries across 15 seasons. His 4 Ranji Trophy titles with Karnataka cemented his legacy as a domestic legend before earning his India cap in Tests and ODIs.
The Coach
After retiring from playing, Vijay pursued coaching with the same intensity he brought to batting. He earned his BCCI Level 3 certification with a 2nd Rank nationally — placing him in the top 1% of coaches in India. He went on to serve as Batting Coach for Royal Challengers Bangalore and became Head Talent Scout for Delhi Capitals, directly shaping IPL squads and identifying India's future stars.
The Entrepreneur & Media Voice
Vijay founded SportsNest.com, building world-class sports infrastructure across India with partners including Brigade, Bagmane, and Puravankara. As a Star Sports cricket pundit and host of the DressingRoomShow, he brings his insider's perspective to millions of fans — making him one of the most respected voices in Indian cricket.
The Academy
VB Pase Cricket Academy is the culmination of everything Vijay has learned — as player, coach, entrepreneur, and analyst. Every detail of the facility, the coaching methodology, and the development pathway reflects what he knows produces cricketers ready for the highest level of the game.
Coaching Methodology
See the method in action.
Technique, mental strength, and match-readiness — built simultaneously, every session. This is what two decades of elite cricket looks like on the coaching floor.
Vijay's coaching draws directly from his experience as a Ranji Trophy champion, IPL franchise insider, and NCA faculty member — translated into practical, measurable development for every player at the academy.
Career Timeline
From dressing room to dugout to academy.
1993–2006
International & Domestic Cricket
Represented India in Tests and ODIs. Became one of Karnataka's most decorated cricketers with 5500+ First-Class runs, 16 centuries, and four Ranji Trophy titles. Man of the Series at the 4-Nation Kenya Tournament.
2007–2014
Coaching & National Certification
Earned BCCI Level 3 certification with a 2nd Rank nationally — placing him in the top 1% of coaches in India. Worked with Karnataka state teams, South Zone, and joined the NCA faculty.
2015–2019
IPL, Entrepreneurship & Infrastructure
Served as RCB Batting Coach and took on key roles with Mumbai Indians (CLT20). Founded SportsNest.com — building world-class sports infrastructure across India in partnership with Brigade, Bagmane, and Puravankara.
2020–Present
Media, Scouting & Academy
Star Sports cricket pundit and host of the DressingRoomShow — trusted for deep tactical analysis. Appointed Head Talent Scout for Delhi Capitals IPL franchise. Founded VB Pase Cricket Academy to channel decades of elite experience into the next generation.
Coaching Career
At every level of the game.
Delhi Capitals
Head Talent Scout
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Batting Coach
Mumbai Indians
Consultant Coach
Karnataka State Team
Head Coach
South Zone
Coach
NCA Bangalore
Faculty Member
Media & Analysis
The analyst's eye.
Star Sports / Hotstar
Cricket Pundit & Analyst
DressingRoomShow
Host & Creator
BCCI Broadcast Panel
Expert Commentator
Coaching Philosophy
“Great cricketers are not born — they are built. Technique, fitness, and mental strength are teachable. My job is to create the environment where all three develop simultaneously, so players walk out ready for any format, any level.”
— Vijay R Bharadwaj
Train under a legend.
Experience coaching rooted in 20+ years of playing, mentoring, and analysing the game at the highest level.