Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/01/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vijay Shankar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Modern Senior Secondary School, Nangainallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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| College/University | Guru Nanak College, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | A two-story independent house in Madipakkam, South Chennai |
| Hobbies | Watching football |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 27 January 2021 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Vaishali Visweswaran |
Family
| Father | H. Shankar (Former club cricketer) |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Ajay Shankar (Elder) |
| Spouse | Vaishali Visweswaran |
Career
| Cricket |
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Favourites
| Football Team | Manchester United |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vijay developed his cricket skills by playing with his father and brother from a young age. | |
| 2. Starting as an offspinner, he transitioned to medium pace to join the 'Tamil Nadu' cricket team due to an excess of spinners. | |
| 3. During the 2014-2015 season, he impressively scored 577 runs in only 7 matches. | |
| 4. His outstanding performances led to opportunities to represent 'India A' and he debuted against 'Australia A.' | |
| 5. He captained Tamil Nadu to their third Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in the 2021-22 season, scoring 199 runs at an average of over 60 across six matches. | |
| 6. He became the first Indian to take a wicket with the opening delivery of his World Cup debut against Pakistan in the 2019 Cricket World Cup. |