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Vijay Shankar (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 16, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth26 January 1991

Age34 Years

BirthplaceTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

ProfessionCricketer (all-rounder)

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseVaishali Visweswaran

FamilyFather - H. Shankar; Brother - Ajay Shankar

Vijay Shankar (Cricketer) Biography

Vijay Shankar is an Indian all‑rounder from Tamil Nadu who has represented India in limited‑overs cricket and played across domestic and IPL teams. A right

Early life and background

Vijay Shankar was born on 26 January 1991 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Raised in a cricketing household, he learned the game alongside his father and brother. He attended Modern Senior Secondary School in Nangainallur, Chennai, and later graduated from Guru Nanak College, Chennai.

Shankar grew up playing under the guidance of local coaches and mentors including S Balaji and W.V. Raman. Initially an offspinner in his youth, he converted to medium‑pace bowling as he developed, a change that helped his progression through Tamil Nadu’s cricket structure.

Career

Vijay Shankar emerged in domestic cricket with Tamil Nadu, making his List A debut in 2012 and his first‑class debut in the 2012–13 Ranji Trophy. In that first‑class match he scored an unbeaten 63 and also took two wickets, announcing his potential as a batting all‑rounder who could contribute with the ball.

He rose through the ranks after strong seasonal performances. In one standout season he scored 577 runs in seven matches, performances that led to selection for India A and a debut against Australia A. His domestic form brought Indian Premier League interest early in his career: Chennai Super Kings bought him in multiple auctions between 2013 and 2015, though he featured sparingly across those seasons.

In the 2016 IPL auction Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him. He later joined Delhi Daredevils in the 2018 auction, acquired for Rs 3.2 crore. In domestic and franchise cricket he has been associated with teams such as Chennai Super Kings, Lyca Kovai Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Tamil Nadu Districts XI and Delhi Daredevils, and has worn domestic jersey number 59.

International career highlights

Shankar's international debut came in the shortest format: he played his first T20 International for India on 6 March 2018 against Sri Lanka in Colombo. He made his One Day International debut on 18 January 2019 against Australia in Melbourne. He has been part of India squads for formats beyond those he played; for example, he was named in India’s Test squad for the Sri Lanka series in November 2017 as a replacement, though he did not feature in the playing XI.

Style and profile

As an all‑rounder, Shankar bats and bowls medium pace. His background as a former spinner who transitioned to pace adds versatility to his bowling profile. Physically, he stands around 183 cm (6 feet) and his playing style blends batting resilience with useful seam bowling, making him a candidate for middle‑order batting and support bowling roles.

Public profile

Off the field, Shankar’s interests include watching football; he has identified Manchester United as his favourite football team. He follows a vegetarian diet. His family includes his father H. Shankar, a former club cricketer, and an elder brother named Ajay Shankar.

Personal life

Vijay Shankar is married to Vaishali Visweswaran. The couple married on 27 January 2021. He is Hindu by religion and considers Tirunelveli his hometown. He has lived in Chennai, including a residence in Madipakkam in South Chennai.

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Shankar’s international résumé features T20I and ODI debuts, and he has been part of India squads across formats. His movement between IPL franchises and consistent domestic contributions—along with selection to India A—reflect his standing as a domestic all‑rounder who has broken into the national limited‑overs setup.

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Recent Work

T20 International debut

Made T20I debut for India against Sri Lanka in Colombo on 6 March 2018.

2018
ODI debut

Made ODI debut for India against Australia in Melbourne on 18 January 2019.

2019
2018 IPL auction

Bought by Delhi Daredevils for Rs 3.2 crore.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. List A debut for Tamil Nadu in 2012
  2. First‑class debut in 2012–13 Ranji Trophy with 63 not out and two wickets
  3. Strong domestic season scoring 577 runs in seven matches
  4. Selection for India A and debut against Australia A
  5. T20I debut for India in 2018 and ODI debut in 2019
  6. Bought by Delhi Daredevils in 2018 IPL auction for Rs 3.2 crore
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