A biography for Vijay Shankarhasn’t been written yet.
“I was someone who used to bat up the order. Due to different reasons, I started batting at No. 7, and that became a permanent slot for me.”
“I just want to enjoy the game and work on all aspects - batting, bowling, and fielding. The more I enjoy my game, the better I can perform.”
“Obviously, playing for India is special, but I try to play each and every game seriously, and my only thinking is to improve every day, so it has been good for me.”
“I look to improve every time I play, whether batting or bowling.”
“My aim has always been to keep improving and to do well in the opportunities I get.”
“I think the inner strength that I have helps me stay calm.”
“I want to be a genuine allrounder.”
“If I can win matches for the team, that will automatically help me personally.”
“I am a quiet person off the field.”
“It is really important to keep it simple and believe in our own strengths.”
“I am someone, as a cricketer, who feels it's very important to be able to adapt quickly to the situation.”
“How prepared we are mentally is very important.”
“The first important thing is representing the country. That feeling will always be there, be it World Cup or any other tournament.”
“If you can keep getting better, we can set ourselves better standards every game.”
“It's about taking extra responsibility and delivering it at the right time for the team.”
“The challenges are going to be there, but how I prepare is what matters. It is very important to work on all the things required.”
“It was a big surprise for me when they asked me to bat at three. That is a big thing. I was focussed on playing the situation. You need to be open anyway if you are playing for a team like India.”
“I think a lot about my own game.”
“Being part of the India 'A' team has helped me grow as an all-rounder.”
“To be honest, at the beginning of 2019, I never thought about making my ODI debut.”