Vinay Kumar: podcast appearances and interviews

Vinay Kumar, born on 12 February 1984, is an Indian former cricketer and cricket commentator. He played as a right-arm medium fast bowler and represented India at Test, One Day International, and Twenty20 levels. Kumar played domestic cricket for Karnataka and also participated in the Indian Premier League for teams including Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, and Kolkata Knight Riders. He captained Karnataka to two consecutive Ranji Trophy titles during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons. In November 2018, Kumar played his 100th match in the Ranji Trophy. In 2019, he moved from Karnataka to Puducherry ahead of the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy season. During that season's first round of matches, he took his 400th wicket in the Ranji Trophy. He announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in February 2021. Kumar was also part of the Indian team that won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.