Bio/Wiki
| Coach/Mentor | Bharat Arun |
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| Jersey Number | #26(India), #26(IPL, County Cricket) |
| Domestic/State Team | India, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Tamil Nadu |
| Nature on field | Calm |
| Likes to play against | Pakistan and Australia |
| Favourite Ball | Out Swinger |
| Career Turning Point | His Test debut against Australia in 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur, as a replacement for Gautam Gambhir. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Vivekananda College in Mylapore, Chennai |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Listening to music |
Relationships & More
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Nikita Vijay | ||||
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| Wife | Nikita Vijay | ||||
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Family
| Father | Not Known |
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| Mother | Not Known |
| Siblings | 1 |
Career
| International Debut |
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| International Retirement | On 30 January 2023, he announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. | ||||||
| Last Match |
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Favourites
| Cricketer |
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| Food | Crab dishes | ||||
| Actor | Kamal Hasan, Rajinikanth, and Hrithik Roshan | ||||
| Actress | Deepika Padukone, Sushmita Sen, and Shruti Haasan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Murali Vijay does not smoke. | |
| It is not known whether Murali Vijay drinks alcohol. | |
| At 17 years old, Vijay failed his 12th standard exams with 40%, whereas his sister scored 98%. | |
| After the disappointing result, his father suggested he was only fit for a peon's job, which deeply affected Vijay. | |
| Hurt by his father's words, he left home and moved to a local hotel. | |
| To support himself, he worked in a snooker club and a commission-based business, all while practicing cricket. | |
| After clearing his 12th standard exams, Vijay enrolled in Vivekananda College, Chennai, known for its cricket program. | |
| Initially rejected from the Tamil Nadu domestic team for his long hair, he cut it short and eventually earned a spot on the team. | |
| He is affectionately known as "Monk" for his tranquil demeanor. | |
| Vijay is married to the former wife of Dinesh Karthik. |
