Vijay Shankar Age, Wiki and Bio

Vijay Shankar

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/01/1991
Age33 years
BirthplaceTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameVijay Shankar

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolModern Senior Secondary School, Nangainallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
College/UniversityGuru Nanak College, Chennai
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

Zodiac signAquarius
HometownTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
ReligionHinduism
AddressA two-story independent house in Madipakkam, South Chennai
HobbiesWatching football
Food HabitVegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date27 January 2021
Affairs/GirlfriendsVaishali Visweswaran

Family

FatherH. Shankar (Former club cricketer)
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
BrotherAjay Shankar (Elder)
SpouseVaishali Visweswaran

Career

Cricket
International Debut
T206 March 2018 against Sri Lanka at Colombo, Sri Lanka
ODI18 January 2019 against Australia at Melbourne
TestDid Not Play
Jersey Number#59 (Domestic)
Domestic/State TeamChennai Super Kings, Lyca Kovai Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Tamil Nadu Districts XI, Delhi Daredevils

Favourites

Football TeamManchester United

Some Lesser Known Facts

Vijay developed his cricket skills by playing with his father and brother from a young age.
Starting as an offspinner, he transitioned to medium pace to join the 'Tamil Nadu' cricket team due to an excess of spinners.
During the 2014-2015 season, he impressively scored 577 runs in only 7 matches.
His outstanding performances led to opportunities to represent 'India A' and he debuted against 'Australia A.'