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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

2019 World Cup: I am not surprised with my bowling, says Vijay Shankar
Cricket | Jun 17, 2019, 06:29 PM IST
Shankar's 'three-dimensional' ability was put to test against Pakistan and he responded with wickets of opener Imam ul Haq and rival captain Sarfaraz Ahmed.
2019 World Cup: Fickle weather making team selection difficult for India ahead of South Africa game
Cricket | Jun 04, 2019, 08:35 AM IST
There was a spell of rain on Monday and forecast of cloudy weather and shower on Wednesday in Southampton and that has been confusing the team management about which all-rounder to go with against South Africa.
2019 World Cup, India vs Bangladesh: KL Rahul successfully auditions for No.4 spot with century
Cricket | May 28, 2019, 06:59 PM IST
KL Rahul scored a brilliant century against Bangladesh in India's second warm-up game and has seemingly settled the debate for the number 4 spot at World Cup 2019.

ICC World Cup 2019: Vijay Shankar resumes training ahead of India's warm-up clash with Bangladesh
Cricket | May 28, 2019, 11:09 AM IST
Another boost comes its way for India as Kedar Jadhav was also seen in the nets but is unlikely to participate in the practice match against Bangladesh.
2019 World Cup: All eyes on Jadhav, Shankar's fitness as India meet Bangladesh for 2nd warm-up
Cricket | May 28, 2019, 09:04 AM IST
India will take on Bangladesh in their second and final warm-up game for the World Cup on Tuesday. Kedar Jadhav and Vijay Shankar face race against time to gain fitness for the tournament.
World Cup 2019: Vijay Shankar reacts to Ambati Rayudu's '3D' comment
Cricket | May 25, 2019, 08:17 PM IST
Vijay Shankar was selected over Ambati Rayudu in India's World Cup squad, and the batsman didn't take it very well.

Sigh of relief for Team India as no fracture detected in Vijay Shankar's scan reports
Cricket | May 25, 2019, 04:53 PM IST
The Tamil Nadu all-rounder didn't take part in the first warm-up game against New Zealand and is also unlikely to play in the second practice match against Bangladesh at Cardiff.
World Cup 2019: Big blow for Team India as Vijay Shankar injured in training ahead of warm-up game
Cricket | May 24, 2019, 09:45 PM IST
India's no.4 contender Vijay Shankar walked off the training with an injury ahead of India's first warm-up game against New Zealand.
Vijay Shankar aims to win matches for India and not compete with Hardik Pandya
Cricket | May 21, 2019, 02:19 PM IST
Vijay Shankar and Hardik Pandya's strength areas are completely different from each other and perhaps that is the reason he feels he is not in any race with Pandya.

Is Vijay Shankar ready for number 4 position in World Cup; What are the other options India have in their arsenal?
Cricket | May 21, 2019, 08:45 AM IST
Vijay Shankar has been chosen by the selectors to bat at No.4 but is he the best option going into a World Cup?
How I prepare myself will be the real challenge, says Shankar ahead of the World Cup
Cricket | May 18, 2019, 05:03 PM IST
Shankar will be playing for the first time in the World Cup. The player said being part of the 15-member squad is really special as the tournament happens once every four years.
World Cup 2019: The team trusts in me; I feel confident for the challenge ahead, says Vijay Shankar
Cricket | May 15, 2019, 01:47 PM IST
Vijay Shankar was picked ahead of players like Rishabh Pant and Ambati Rayudu for the World Cup in England and Wales.

Team India coach Ravi Shastri hints at 'horses for courses' for No.4 spot in 2019 World Cup
Cricket | May 14, 2019, 03:45 PM IST
India are looking at Vijay Shankar, Dinesh Karthik and KL Rahul for the No.4 spot in the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales.
Vijay Shankar's bowling will be handy in English conditions: Sourav Ganguly
Cricket | Apr 30, 2019, 07:06 PM IST
There has been debate over Shankar being picked in the England-bound India team ahead of Ambati Rayudu, with the selectors saying they went for the "three-dimensional skills" offered by the all-rounder.
Why focus only on Rishabh Pant? I feel even worse for Ambati Rayudu: Gautam Gambhir on India's 2019 World Cup squad
Cricket | Apr 16, 2019, 04:16 PM IST
Gautam Gambhir feels the selectors have missed out on thinking out-of-the-box and bringing in a few unknown faces to take the opponents by surprise.

2019 World Cup: What went wrong for Ambati Rayudu, worked for Vijay Shankar
Cricket | Apr 16, 2019, 01:55 PM IST
Not long after Rayudu seemed to have cemented the No.4 spot, he finds himself searching for answers to what led to his omission from the ICC World Cup 2019.
Dream come true, says Vijay Shankar after making India World Cup squad
Cricket | Apr 15, 2019, 08:43 PM IST
With his "three-dimensional qualities", the Tamil Nadu player took the slot which was speculated to go to Ambati Rayudu before his dip in form in the home series against Australia last month.
India to announce 15-member 2019 World Cup squad today
Cricket | Apr 15, 2019, 11:04 AM IST
Who between the two finally seals the second wicket-keeper's spot is likely to be the most discussed topic during the meeting on Monday.
Vijay Shankar focused on doing well for SRH in IPL 2019 for now
Cricket | Apr 12, 2019, 03:38 PM IST
Shankar said that even when he was down and out, it was the SRH management which backed him and helped him come back strongly, so his focus is the IPL.
India may use Vijay Shankar as a 'surprise element' at No.4 during the World Cup 2019
Cricket | Mar 19, 2019, 03:59 PM IST
It has been learnt that the Indian team management is very happy with Shankar's technique and more importantly his temperament in pressure situations.