Vijay Shankar

Role:

Batting Style: Right Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm medium

Country: India

Player profile for Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar is an Indian cricketer known for his all-round skills as a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. Born on January 26, 1991, in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, he has made significant contributions to Indian cricket in both domestic and international formats.

Early Life and Background:

Vijay hails from a cricketing family, with his father, H. Shankar, being a former club cricketer, and his brother, Ajay Shankar, also involved in the sport. He initially started his cricket journey as an off-spinner but later switched to medium pace, which helped him stand out in the competitive Tamil Nadu cricket scene.

Domestic Career:

Vijay made a mark in domestic cricket during the 2014-15 Ranji Trophy, scoring 577 runs in seven matches, which included two centuries and three half-centuries. His performances in the domestic circuit earned him a place in the India A team, where he continued to impress with strong performances against teams like Australia A and South Africa A.

International Career:

Vijay made his T20 International debut for India on March 6, 2018, against Sri Lanka in Colombo. He later made his One Day International (ODI) debut on January 18, 2019, against Australia in Melbourne. He was part of India’s squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, where he filled in for the injured Shikhar Dhawan and made an impact by taking a wicket on his first delivery in the tournament.

Indian Premier League (IPL):

Vijay began his IPL career with Chennai Super Kings in 2014 but made his mark in 2017 when he joined Sunrisers Hyderabad. He contributed significantly as a middle-order batsman and a bowler. Vijay also played for Delhi Capitals in 2018, and by 2022, he was part of the Gujarat Titans squad.

Personal Life:

Vijay Shankar is married to Vaishali Visweswaran, a teacher. The couple got married in January 2021.

Interesting Facts:

Vijay was introduced to cricket by his father at a young age, and he practiced in a makeshift indoor net created by his father.
He switched from off-spin to medium pace bowling to increase his chances of selection for the Tamil Nadu team.

Vijay Shankar’s versatility, both as a batsman and bowler, makes him a valuable asset to Indian cricket, and his continued performances in both domestic and international cricket highlight his adaptability and skill.