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Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar

The middle-order batsman with the ability of power hitting and who can also bowl some handy overs is always a crucial player for any team and Shankar is one of them. He made his debut in Nidahas Twenty20 Tri-Series against Sri Lanka on March 6, 2018. He was under a lot of scanners after his poor outing in Nidahas Trophy final against Bangladesh but he made an excellent comeback in ODI series against Australia at their soil in 2019 where he was called as a replacement for Hardik Pandya. He continued his good run in New Zealand limited-over tour. Shankar is a good prospect for Indian cricket team's future.

Vijay Shankar

Remembered lessons from Badrinath, Balaji to overcome Nidahas Trophy embarrassment: Vijay Shankar
Cricket | Jun 06, 2020, 05:46 PM IST
Despite hailing from a family of cricketers Vijay Shankar took a longer and difficult way to make his name. He started out as a batsman who bowled off-spin.
Vijay Shankar opens up on comparisons with Hardik Pandya
Cricket | May 21, 2020, 06:56 PM IST
Vijay said that he is not looking at being a mere survivor in the Indian team but someone who can perform for long time.
Vijay Shankar reveals reason behind switching from spin bowling to medium-pace
Cricket | Apr 26, 2020, 06:58 PM IST
Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar opened up on why he switched from bowling to medium-pace early in his career.

Hardik fails fitness tests, Shankar replaces him in India A team's tour of New Zealand
Cricket | Jan 11, 2020, 10:19 PM IST
Tamil Nadu captain Vijay Shankar has been drafted into the India A team and he has already boarded the flight to New Zealand where they will play two 50-over warm-up games, three List A games and two four-day 'Tests' against the home A team.
Returning Bumrah, surprising reserve all-rounder: Bangar picks his India squad for NZ Tests
Cricket | Jan 11, 2020, 04:27 PM IST
While Bangar largely retained the squad that India featured against Bangladesh at home in November, he did put forth a surprising name for the reserve all-rounder.
Vijay Shankar trolled for posting shirtless photo on Instagram
Cricket | Oct 16, 2019, 12:47 PM IST
Vijay Shankar left India's World Cup squad midway due to a toe injury and since then, he hasn't been able to break into the side.

Out of form Shikhar Dhawan to play for India A, injured Vijay Shankar ruled out
Cricket | Aug 30, 2019, 09:25 PM IST
It was another setback for Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar, who is now out of the 'A' series with a thumb injury.
Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar in focus as India A host South Africa A in 5-match ODI series
Cricket | Aug 28, 2019, 01:26 PM IST
Shubman Gill has been in good form for India A while Vijay Shankar returns from injury, which forced him to return home midway from the World Cup.
Vijay Shankar returns to action in Tamil Nadu Premier League
Cricket | Aug 09, 2019, 10:03 PM IST
The lanky Shankar made his TNPL debut in the fourth season, playing for former champions Chennai Super Gillies against Tuti Patriots in Tirunelveli.

Told Vijay Shankar to improve his technique after the yorker incident, says Jasprit Bumrah
Cricket | Aug 03, 2019, 01:53 PM IST
Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah shared the cheeky banter with Vijay Shankar after his yorker delivery hit Shankar on the toe, ruling him out of the World Cup.
Rebel with a cause to World Cup spine and fall from grace: Ambati Rayudu's topsy-turvy journey ends
Cricket | Jul 03, 2019, 03:36 PM IST
Ambati Rayudu hanged up his boots on Wednesday and perhaps it came in the most personified way possible -- battered, ignored and forgotten.
Not sure if Mayank Agarwal is right choice for Shankar's replacement: Kaif
Cricket | Jul 02, 2019, 06:58 PM IST
Agarwal is yet to make his ODI debut, although he was impressive in his debut Test series during India's historic victory in Australia earlier his year.

World Cup 2019: Vijay Shankar ruled out of tournament with toe injury, Mayank Agarwal set to join team
Cricket | Jul 01, 2019, 01:51 PM IST
The BCCI is likely to make a formal request to the ICC to call in a replacement, which could be Karnataka opener Mayank Agarwal.
2019 World Cup: Rishabh Pant makes World Cup debut against England, replaces Vijay Shankar
Cricket | Jun 30, 2019, 03:31 PM IST
Rishabh Pant has been included for the first time in India's playing XI since joining the side as replacement for the injured Shikhar Dhawan.
2019 World Cup: Virat Kohli believes Vijay Shankar is close to playing a big knock for India
Cricket | Jun 29, 2019, 06:33 PM IST
Kohli's vote of confidence ahead of the England game means that Rishabh Pant will have to wait to get his first game.

Dig or suggestion? Kevin Pietersen asks Virat Kohli to play Vijay Shankar against England
Cricket | Jun 29, 2019, 05:05 PM IST
Vijay Shankar hasn't been at his best with the bat at no. 4, as the batsman was dismissed cheaply in the games against Afghanistan and West Indies.
2019 World Cup: It's not about taking extra pressure but extra responsibility, says Shankar
Cricket | Jun 21, 2019, 09:36 PM IST
A keen learner, the soft-spoken all-rounder knows that bowling is not exactly his strength and he is ready to work on that aspect.
2019 World Cup: Vijay Shankar provides update on injury ahead of India-Afghanistan clash
Cricket | Jun 21, 2019, 08:13 PM IST
In case, Shankar doesn't play due to fitness concerns or team combination, the toss-up will be between Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik.
2019 World Cup: Jasprit Bumrah provides update on Vijay Shankar's injury ahead of Afghanistan clash
Cricket | Jun 20, 2019, 09:20 PM IST
Bumrah's yorker hit Vijay Shankar's toe during the training session in Southampton.
2019 World Cup: Vijay Shankar hit on toe by Jasprit Bumrah's yorker, suffers injury scare
Cricket | Jun 20, 2019, 02:31 PM IST
With Dhawan already ruled out of the tournament and Bhuvneshwar out for two games, Shankar's injury will only increase tension for the team management.