Vijay Shankar is an Indian cricketer known for his role as a right-handed middle-order batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler. He made his international debut in 2018 and has represented India in all three formats.
34 years (born January 26, 1991)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Attended Modern Senior Secondary School, Nanganallur, Chennai
Married to Vaishali Visweswaran
Born in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Shankar honed his cricketing skills on his home's terrace, which served as a makeshift practice area. Initially an off-spinner, he transitioned to medium-pace bowling to secure a spot in the spin-heavy Tamil Nadu team.
As of 2025, acquired by Chennai Super Kings for ₹1.20 crore
As of April 2025, Vijay Shankar continues to play domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu and is part of the Chennai Super Kings squad in the IPL. He remains focused on contributing to his teams with both bat and ball, aiming to make a return to the national side.
Estimated at approximately ₹20 crore