Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar is an Indian cricketer who plays as an all-rounder for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was born on January 26, 1991, in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.

Shankar made his debut for Tamil Nadu in the 2012-13 season and has been a regular member of the team ever since. He made his debut for the Indian team in March 2018 in a T20I match against Sri Lanka.

Here are some of his achievements and career stats:

International Career Stats:

• Matches: 12 (3 ODIs, 9 T20Is)
• Runs: 223
• Highest Score: 46*
• Batting Average: 37.16
• Wickets: 4
• Best Bowling: 2/32
• Bowling Average: 46.25
• Economy Rate: 7.16

IPL Career Stats:

• Matches: 49
• Runs: 584
• Highest Score: 44
• Batting Average: 21.62
• Wickets: 5
• Best Bowling: 1/11
• Bowling Average: 66.60
• Economy Rate: 8.44

Shankar is a versatile all-rounder who can bat in the middle-order and bowl medium pace. He is also a good fielder and can contribute with his fielding skills.

Shankar’s most memorable moment in his international career came during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup when he was called up to the Indian squad as a replacement for the injured Shikhar Dhawan. He played a crucial knock of 46* off 41 balls in a high-pressure match against Pakistan, which helped India to a comfortable victory.

Shankar has been a consistent performer for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, and he will be looking to establish himself as a regular member of the Indian team in the coming years.