Team India may use Vijay Shankar as surprise element at No.4 in World Cup
Shankar's biggest competitor could be Ambati Rayudu, who, despite a healthy batting average of 47-plus, is now slipping in the pecking order.
Mar 19, 2019, 17:22 PM IST
India count Vijay Shankar gain ahead of 2019 ICC World Cup
With Hardik Pandya recovering from a back injury, Shankar capitalised on his opportunity against Australia to catapult himself into World Cup contentions with some impressive performances.
Mar 12, 2019, 17:19 PM IST
Not thinking about selection for World Cup: All-rounder Vijay Shankar
Captain Virat Kohli handed the ball to Shankar when Australia needed 11 runs from the last over and India required two wickets for a win.
Mar 06, 2019, 11:51 AM IST
Virat Kohli's 116 made the difference in second ODI: Australian pacer Pat Cummins
Kohli's dogged hundred, his 40th in ODIs, helped India to revive their innings and post a competitive 250 after a middle-order collapse on Tuesday.
Mar 06, 2019, 11:26 AM IST
2nd ODI: India clinch nail-biting win over Australia to take 2-0 series lead
Pacer Vijay Shankar scalped the last two Australian batsmen in the final over in which Australia needed to score 11 runs for a series-levelling win.
Mar 05, 2019, 22:02 PM IST
Virat Kohli becomes 2nd batsman after Sachin Tendulkar to score 40 ODI tons
Overall, it was the Indian skipper seventh ODI ton against Australia which he has achieved in his 224th match and 216th innings.
Mar 05, 2019, 17:28 PM IST
1st T20I: Australia beat India by 3 wickets to take 1-0 series lead
Australia defeated India by three wickets in a thrilling T20I on Sunday, chasing down a target of 127 off the final delivery.
Feb 24, 2019, 17:42 PM IST
5 players to watch out for in India vs Australia T20I series
The two-match series and the subsequent five-match ODIs will serve as the final limited-overs fixtures for both the sides ahead of the ICC World Cup in England and Wales.
Feb 24, 2019, 13:28 PM IST
Vijay Shankar's recent performances have changed the dynamics: Chief Selector MSK Prasad
Prasad further discussed wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant's selection at the expense of experienced cricketer Dinesh Karthik.
Feb 15, 2019, 23:32 PM IST
India squad for ODIs,T20Is against Australia announced; KL Rahul returns to side
The BCCI on Friday announced the squad for the home series against Australia with batsman KL Rahul included in the side once again, following quality performances for India A against the England Lions.
Feb 15, 2019, 17:19 PM IST
Rishabh Pant a 'healthy headache' in India's World Cup reckoning: MSK Prasad
Pant has played only three one-day internationals but his six-hitting prowess and stellar performance in India's breakthrough Test series victory in Australia make him difficult to ignore for the upcoming World Cup.
Feb 11, 2019, 12:55 PM IST
We wanted to test ourselves after heavy Hamilton loss: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma
Rohit heaped praise on Rayudu and Shankar, saying their partnership was the turning point of the match.
Feb 03, 2019, 16:39 PM IST
2nd ODI: India eye dominance, New Zealand aim to stay afloat
The hosts seemed rusty against a team coming off a historic tour of Australia and know beating an in-form India will be a steep climb at the Bay Oval.
Jan 25, 2019, 13:31 PM IST
Photo Gallery: 5 emerging talents to watch out for in India-New Zealand series
Jan 16, 2019, 09:12 AM IST
India look to restore parity in Adelaide clash against Australia
Hardik Pandya's sudden suspension on disciplinary grounds has badly affected the balance of the batting order, which was apparent during India 's 34-run defeat in the opening match against Australia.
Jan 14, 2019, 16:07 PM IST
Batting at No 5 for India A has helped my game: Vijay Shankar
The sudden selection and the cloud of uncertainty hovering over Pandya for his transgressions has suddenly brought Shankar into the mix but he is unfazed about it.
Jan 13, 2019, 13:18 PM IST
Vijay Shankar to replace Hardik Pandya in Australia, Shubman Gill included for New Zealand tour
Pandya and Rahul have been suspended pending an inquiry into their sexist comments on a TV show, ruling them out of the three-match ODI series against Australia.
Jan 13, 2019, 05:48 AM IST
IPL: Delhi Daredevils fired up by coach Ricky Ponting's goosebumps-giving speech
India batsman Shreyas Iyer feels the great Ricking Ponting's "go for the kill" approach can help Delhi Daredevils immensely in their quest for a maiden IPL trophy.
Apr 02, 2018, 20:36 PM IST
Rohit Sharma and Ravi Shastri told me it can even happen with the best so I shouldn't feel bad: Vijay Shankar
While Dinesh Karthik became the toast of the nation with a last ball six in India's triumph over the South Asian rivals, the 27-year-old Shankar was lambasted for his 19-ball-17 that included four successive dot balls in the 18th over.
Mar 21, 2018, 13:00 PM IST
India vs Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy Final: Rohit Sharma reveals why he sent Vijay Shankar ahead of Dinesh Karthik
Karthik hit 29* off 8 balls to win the title for his team with a last-ball six, after which Rohit revealed why he held his wicketkeeper-batsman back.
Mar 19, 2018, 09:00 AM IST
