A biography for Vijay Shankarhasn’t been written yet.
“Every game I play, I try to make sure I get something out of that match. So as a cricketer, I feel you have to move forward and keep believing in your ability.”
“I don't think I am competing with Hardik. He is a terrific cricketer. Yes, we are all-rounders, but we are different from each other.”
“I like to read the situation and play accordingly.”
“It has been a long-time dream of mine to be part of the Indian team.”
“You cannot take things for granted.”
“I have matured as a player and learnt to perform under different situations.”
“The team winning at the end of the day is really important.”
“As a cricketer, you need to keep moving and learning every day.”
“You just can't think of safe options always. You have to accept challenges head on.”
“I give importance to work ethics, and there is no shortcut.”
“Sometimes you fail with the bat, and then you have to do well with the ball. When you fail with the ball, you have to do well with your willow.”
“I am someone who looks to imbibe things from Kohli, Mahi bhai, or Rohit. I always believe in watching and learning from them. I have interacted with them to help me improve as a cricketer.”
“It's important to improve all aspects of my game so when the situation comes along, I will be ready.”
“Every game is very important.”
“The opportunity to play for the country itself gives you good confidence.”
“World Cup is very special because it happens once in four years, so for every individual, it's very special.”
“Every day is different, and every wicket is different.”
“I feel it's important for anyone to adapt; you never know what kind of situation you will walk into.”
“I am not thinking about World Cup and all those things. You can't play freely if you start thinking like that.”
“I don't know how I have got this habit, but I try to play one match and give it my best - it doesn't matter which level of cricket I am playing in. It gives me satisfaction that I am not thinking about others, not competing with others.”