Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/01/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Vijay Shankar
22/05/2026
Vijay Shankar announced that he was retiring from Indian domestic cricket and the IPL. He said he wanted to continue his career by exploring opportunities in overseas franchise leagues, after years of representing Tamil Nadu, multiple IPL teams, and India in white-ball cricket.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vijay Shankar |
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| Description | Indian all-rounder cricketer who plays right-handed batting and right-arm medium pace bowling. He represented India in the 2019 Cricket World Cup and became the first Indian to pick up a wicket on the first ball of his World Cup debut against Pakistan. |
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 | 27/01/2021 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Vaishali Visweswaran |
| Spouse | 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. |
