Vijay Shankar Wiki Biography: Vijay Shankar is one of the popular all-rounder, Indian cricketers. He was born in Tamil Nadu, India on January 26, 1991. He is one of the players among the National cricket team. Vijay was also selected in the national team for India in the 2019 cricket world cup. Aside from this, he has won the man of the series in Ranji Trophy as well. He is Right-handed batsman and Right-arm medium-fast bowler.
Vijay made his breakthrough when he was selected in India C squad for Devdhar Trophy. He was also a leading wicketkeeper in that match looking at his performance their he got a chance to play in India B squad in this way he expanded his career up to 2019 world cup and IPL.
| Full Name | Vijay Shankar |
| Nick Name | Vijay |
| Date of Birth | January 26, 1991 |
| Birth Place | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Cricketer, Sportsman |
| Role | All Rounder |
| Batting | Right-Handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm medium fast |
Physical Appearance
Vijay Shankar is one of the popular who was selected for the 2019 world cup. He is 6 feet 0 inches tall and he has black eyes and black hair. Vijay Shankar weighs around 75 kg. Vijay Shankar is 29 years old.
| Height | In feet- 6.0 In centimeter- 183 In meters- 1.83 |
| Weight | In kilogram- 75 Kg In Pound- 165 lbs |
| Age in 2019 | 29 Years |
Career
Vijay Shankar was born and raised in the Tamil Nadu, India in hindu family. His father name is H. Shankar. He has one brother who is also a cricketer. Vijay got interested in cricket as his brother was so much passionate in cricket in early days. He also used to play with him and slowly also got in love with the game.
In the beginning, he used to play in his school, and later with his brother he starts playing in zonal level and regional level matches which were the beginning of his cricket career. In 2014 he got a chance to play in Ranji Trophy where he got a man of the series for his performance.
IPL Career
He made his very first appearances in 2014 IPL from Chennai Super Kings in 2014. Where he didn’t got so much opportunity to showcase his skills. In the 2017 IPL he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in that match he got a bit opportunity and their he scored 63 runs against Gujarat lions without becoming out. In the 2018 IPL he was bought by Delhi Dare Devils. Currently he has been bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for upcoming 2020 IPL.
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Batting Stats
|  | Test | ODI | T20I | T20 |
| Matches | – | 12 | 9 | – |
| Innings | – | 8 | 4 | – |
| Runs | – | 223 | 101 | – |
| Not Out | – | 0 | 0 | – |
| Highest Score | – | 46 | 43 | – |
| Average | – | 31.86 | 25.25 | – |
| Strike Rate | – | 90.65 | 138.36 | – |
| Balls Faced | – | – | – | – |
| 100 | – | 0 | 0 | – |
| 50 | – | 0 | 0 | – |
Family and marital Status and Affairs
Vijay Shankar was born and raised in Tamil Nadu, India. He is one of the well known player to be select in the IPL. He currently lives in the Tamil Nadu along with his family. Vijay belongs to Hindu Family. He has one brother Ajay Shanakar who is also a cricketer.
Facts/Trivia
- He started his career when he was just 16 years old.
- Vijay Shankar has also made his appearances in the T20 match against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
- He was born and raised in the Tamil Nadu.
- Vijay Shankar has one brother Ajay Shankar
Net worth
| Net Worth in 2020 | N/A |
| Income Source | Cricket |
| Annual Salary | Not Known |
Social Media
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Lifestyle
| Does Vijay Shankar Consume Alcohol? | Yes |
| Does Vijay Shankar, Smoke Cigarettes? | NO |
| Does Vijay Shankar Drive? | Yes |
| Is Vijay Shankar, Swims? | Yes |
| Is Vijay Shankar Yoga Practitioner? | No |
| Does Gym? | Yes |
| Is Vijay Shankar a Jogger? | Not Known |
| Eating Habit? | Vegetarian |