🔥 Trending Who is Vijay Shankar? All you need to know about the Indian cricketer

Vijay Shankar is an Indian cricketer known as an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace ¹⁷. He has represented India in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) ⁷.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on January 26, 1991, Vijay Shankar hails from Tamil Nadu, India ¹³. He began his domestic cricket career playing for Tamil Nadu ³⁸.

International Career and "3D Player" Tag

Shankar played 21 white-ball matches for India between 2018 and 2019 ⁵. He gained significant attention during the 2019 Cricket World Cup when he was controversially labeled a "3D player" (referring to his all-round abilities in batting, bowling, and fielding) by the then-chairman of selectors M.S.K. Prasad ⁴. This tag became a significant talking point in his career ⁴.

Domestic and IPL Career

Throughout his career, Shankar played for various teams in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL). He represented Tamil Nadu for a significant period ³⁸. Before his retirement, he also played for the Tripura state cricket team ¹⁸. In the IPL, he was a part of several franchises, including Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans ⁶.

Retirement from Domestic Cricket and IPL

In October 2026, Vijay Shankar announced his retirement from all forms of Indian domestic cricket and the IPL ⁵⁸. At the time of his retirement, he was 35 years old ⁵⁸. He stated that this decision was made to "pursue new opportunities" and "play more cricket," specifically eyeing overseas franchise leagues ⁵⁸. This move allows him to participate in leagues outside India, which is typically restricted for players under contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ⁵.