‘Everything feels very special when I look back now,’ Vijay Shankar says after announcing retirement
Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian domestic cricket and the IPL. The all-rounder reflected on his career, highlighting memorable moments and the challenges he faced. He expressed that every phase of his journey was special and emphasized the importance of learning from setbacks.
- ▪Vijay Shankar represented India in 12 ODIs and nine T20Is, scoring a combined 324 runs.
- ▪He played in the 2019 ODI World Cup, where he took a wicket with his first ball against Pakistan.
- ▪Shankar scored 1,233 runs in 78 IPL matches while playing for multiple franchises.
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