New Delhi: Former England captain Michael Vaughn In a candid interaction with former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, the conversation about Ferrari became the highlight of their Overlap Cricket interview, leaving him visibly shocked.The exchange took place during a visit to Modi’s official residence in the UK, and the topic of discussion turned to his prized Ferrari collection. Looking back on his fascination with luxury car brands, Modi revealed how it all started. “When I was a kid growing up, my dad would never buy me a Ferrari. He said, ‘No, you know, this is too fast. You’re going to kill yourself.’ I always wanted a Ferrari,” he said.Push boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Modi explained that he finally got his first Ferrari as a 40th birthday present from his brother-in-law. But what happened next shocked Vaughn. “So, I got a gift for my 40th birthday. But what I did is, I made it a point to give my son one for every birthday starting at 21,” he added.Revealing the size of his collection, Modi said, “We have one of the largest collections of Ferraris in the country. We have 32 now. He has 11.”Vaughn was stunned and could only say: “It seems that he is really a lucky young man.” Modi joked: “He is a lucky guy, just because I didn’t get one.”Warne, still digesting the revelation, joked: “What about someone like me, you know, a washed-up cricketer? Is there a Ferrari for me?” Modi smiled and replied: “Well, let’s see.”Apart from the topic of luxury, Modi also shared his views on emerging talents and named young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a future star. He recalled watching the teenager hit the ball in disbelief and even checked to see if the player’s age was real.While Vaughn expressed concerns about dealing with fame and money, Modi acknowledged that the alliance created both opportunity and excess. However, he insists it also unearths rare talent, adding that there are many more such players waiting in the wings.
