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All-rounder Vijay Shankar attempts a catch. (Photo: AP)

'Vijay Shankar's bowling will come handy in England', says Ganguly

There has been debate over Shankar being picked in the England-bound India team ahead of Ambati Rayudu.

30 April 2019 12:13 PM

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Vijay Shankar will need to rejig his batting style to bat at No 4

The number four in the middle order and the selection of the second wicket keeper.

21 April 2019 8:23 PM

Captain Virat Kohli leaves the BCCI office after attending the selection meeting in Mumbai on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Kohli's cup cast

Vijay Shankar edges out Rayudu for No.4 place.

15 April 2019 9:32 PM

Pant has so far scored 245 runs in the ongoing IPL, compared to Karthiks 111 but Gavaskar said there was some merit in ignoring Pants batting form. (Photo: AFP)

Sunil Gavaskar surprised by Rishabh Pant's omission from the World Cup...

Gavaskar said all-rounder Vijay Shankar, who made it to the squad for his "three-dimensional qualities", will be a very...

15 April 2019 1:21 PM

Shankar gives us ability with the three dimensions- bowling, batting and fielding, said MSK Prasad. (Photo: ANI)

India's 15-member squad annouce: Dinesh Karthik overtakes Rishabh Pant

The selectors have picked Jadeja in the final squad and the chairman of selectors said that he was picked keeping the...

15 April 2019 11:20 AM

While Kedar injured his left shoulder during the IPL, Shankar was hit in the nets by a Khaleel Ahmed short ball. (Photo: AP/PTI)

World Cup 2019: India set to bounce back against Bangladesh after New...

Kohli is bound to be a worried man if Jadhav and Shankar are unable to get a decent hit against Mashrafe Mortaza's men.

27 May 2019 2:18 PM

Shankar looked in considerable pain and left the nets immediately. (Photo: AP)

Injury scare for Vijay Shankar ahead of World Cup 2019 warm-ups

The all-rounder was hit in the forearm while attempting to pull a short ball from left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed.

25 May 2019 5:08 AM

Mahendra Singh Dhonis inability to set the pace during middle overs will remain a major cause of concern when India take on Australia in a do-or-die second ODI on Tuesday in their bid to keep the three-match series alive. (Photo: AFP)

'Dhoni should be batting at five': Sachin opines on Dhoni's batting...

Skipper Virat Kohli joins openers Dhawan and Rohit to complete India's stable top three while Vijay Shankar is set to...

23 May 2019 5:39 AM

For Shankar, he is already geared up for the challenge if asked to bat at number four. (Photo: DC/ AP)

Vijay Shankar reacts on competing with Hardik Pandya in ICC World Cup...

The all-rounder has been projected as a possible candidate for number four slot after some impressive performances...

21 May 2019 8:53 AM

According to the International Cricket Councils (ICC) Future Tours Programme, India were scheduled to reach West Indies immediately after the World Cup conclusion on July 14. (Photo: PTI)

India have the right bowling balance for any challenge

One of the biggest advantages that Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup winning team had, was the number of all-rounders at their...

20 May 2019 8:18 PM

Shankar who has been bogged down by injuries in the past said he has learnt a lot from those hiccups and he has come back stronger.

Vijay Shankar reacts on batting at number four in ICC World Cup 2019

The player said being part of the World Cup-bound team is really special as the tournament happens once every four...

18 May 2019 8:28 AM

Shankar was selected for the World Cup 2019 due to his three-dimensional capabilities of batting, bowling and fielding. (Photo: PTI)

Wrong decision? Rishabh Pant steals IPL show over World Cup entrant...

In IPL 2019, Shankar scored 219 runs in 14 matches and took only one wicket in an under-utilised bowling stint.

14 May 2019 10:29 AM