Vijay Shankar Profile
Personal Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Vijay Shankar |
| Date of Birth | January 26, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Age | 32 years old |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium |
Career Info
Vijay Shankar is an Indian cricketer who made his international debut in 2018. He is an all-rounder who can bat in the middle order and bowl medium pace. Shankar has played for the Tamil Nadu cricket team in domestic cricket and has also played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Shankar was named in India’s squad for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup but was ruled out of the tournament due to injury. He has since returned to the Indian team and has been a regular in the T20I squad.
News
Here are some of the latest news headlines about Vijay Shankar:
- Shankar scores maiden ODI fifty in series against Australia
- Shankar included in India’s squad for T20I series against England
- Shankar named in India’s squad for Sri Lanka tour
- Shankar opts out of the 2021 IPL due to personal reasons
Stats
Here are Vijay Shankar’s career stats in international cricket:
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Highest Score | 100s | 50s | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| ODI | 12 | 223 | 27.87 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.94 |
| T20I | 21 | 209 | 13.93 | 43* | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8.61 |
Records
Vijay Shankar does not hold any major records in international cricket.
Videos
Here are some highlight videos featuring Vijay Shankar:
- Shankar’s first ODI wicket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdWEW-g_A0A
- Shankar’s unbeaten 22 against Australia in the 2019 World Cup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx7iPLBAh1c
- Shankar’s six off Marcus Stoinis in a T20I match: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVhquS2nS7s
Social Profile
You can follow Vijay Shankar on his social media accounts:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/vijayshankar260
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vijay_41/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vijayshankarofficial/