Venkatesh Iyer On IPL, Indian Cricket, MS Dhoni & SRK | FO 101 - Raj Shamani

Order my first book 'Build, Don't Talk' here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu--------------Subscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts----------In this episode of Figuring Out with Raj Shamani we are in conversation with an Indian cricketer Venkatesh Iyer. We have discussed various aspects of his life and career. Venkatesh opens up about his cricket journey, Indian cricket team, IPL & Cricket selection procedure, how cricketers earn money and much more.We start the conversation by delving into Venkatesh's decision to pursue a Ph.D. and why he believes education is crucial. He shared how he started playing cricket and what is the selection process of both cricket and IPL.He also shared why Rajat Patidar and Shubman Gill are his favourite players and what challenges cricketers face. We talked about how Saurav Ganguly changed Indian cricket and he shared his experience of meeting Shahrukh Khan and playing alongside the legendary MS Dhoni. Venkatesh sheds light on the differentiating factors between Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Watch this podcast till the end for an inspiring conversation with Venkatesh Iyer. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more intriguing conversations and exclusive content!-------------🎧 Stream Figuring Out episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW7vilNgkFFo8aDz4📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ---------------My gear for shooting this video: Canon EOS 200D II 24.1MP DSLR Camera: https://amzn.to/3GuiPFKCanon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3WZOSoiCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/3ZpKBMyYunteng Aluminium Tripod (Vct-690, Black): https://amzn.to/3ItEzV0Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version): https://amzn.to/3irUCIfShure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GPimiMShure MV7 USB Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/3Xjy63dGODOX SL150II 150W LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/3XeN0aL------------------Timestamps:02:49 - Why is he doing Phd05:47 - Sachin Tendulkar left studies06:42 - How he started playing cricket?07:38 - Friendship in sports10:56 - Bio bubble11:32 - Selection process of Indian Cricket13:45 - Match fee in state cricket15:07 - IPL selection process15:57 - Politics in cricket17:00 - His favourite batsman17:42 - Top quality of Rajat Patidar19:31 - Why he admire Shubman Gill?20:20 - Is Shubman Gill the next Virat Kohli?20:59 - His biggest challenge23:34 - Self doubt25:22 - Why is Sourav Ganguly his idol?27:09 - How Sourav Ganguly changed Indian Cricket?28:56 - Favourite match of Cricket history30:07 - His favourite sport32:26 - Experience of meeting Shah Rukh Khan34:13 - Best moment with MS Dhoni36:33 - His experience with Virat Kohli37:50 - Differentiating factor of MS Dhoni & Virat Kohli39:20 - How athletes train their mind?42:05 - Importance of writing45:56 - His investment goals48:10 - His business goals49:24 - How much money cricketers make?50:34 - What makes him happy and sad?52:09 - Biggest struggle of all ambitious people54:11 - Next big opportunity in India55:27 - Favourite place to eat in Indore57:15 - ConclusionAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎