‘No regrets’: Vijay Shankar on retirement, 2019 WC heartbreak and the ‘3D player’ tag
Vijay Shankar After announcing your retirement from IPL and domestic cricket, what was your first emotion when you posted that note? What led you to
Vijay Shankar After announcing your retirement from IPL and domestic cricket, what was your first emotion when you posted that note? What led you to that decision? You played domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu for 13 years. How did domestic cricket shape you? As captain, you won three trophies for Tamil Nadu the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and Deodhar Trophy. Since all three were different formats, did your leadership style change across them? Vijay Shankar Domestic Stats You were an all-rounder while also captaining the side.
How difficult it is when you have to bat, bowl, field, and lead the team? You entered the Indian team as an all-rounder. Did you face challenges early in your career, especially with someone like Hardik Pandya also being in the team? Was there any competition or difference in roles? Do you ever wonder how different your career might have been without the injuries you suffered, especially during that phase? Vijay Shankar International Stats You played for four IPL franchises - DC, SRH, CSK, and GT.
You also played under different captains. Which team gave you the best environment and allowed you to play your most natural cricket? Is there a favourite moment from your IPL career that stands out when you look back? Vijay Shakar IPL Stats You were labelled a ‘3D player’ when you were drafted in for the 2019 World Cup. Now that you've retired and reflected on your career, does that tag still follow you today? Looking at Indian cricket today, teams are always searching for all-rounders.
But with the Impact Player rule in the IPL, specialist batters and bowlers are often preferred. Do you think the demand for all-rounders has reduced because of this rule? What is your take on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? He's only 15 years old and already making headlines everywhere. In your retirement note, you mentioned wanting to pursue new opportunities and continue playing cricket. What exactly does that mean? One message for your fans?
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