{"id":51576,"date":"2026-05-25T11:11:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T05:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=51576"},"modified":"2026-05-25T11:11:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T05:41:48","slug":"vijay-shankar-retirement-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Vijay Shankar Retirement News: Ex-India All-Rounder Retires from Domestic Cricket and IPL Career"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#Vijay_Shankar_retirement_news_Former_Indian_all-rounder_Vijay_Shankar_has_retired_from_domestic_cricket_and_IPL_marking_the_end_of_his_career_in_Indian_cricket_and_IPL_formats_while_exploring_global_opportunities_in_franchise_leagues\" >Vijay Shankar retirement news: Former Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has retired from domestic cricket and IPL, marking the end of his career in Indian cricket and IPL formats while exploring global opportunities in franchise leagues.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#Vijay_Shankar_Announces_Retirement_from_Domestic_Cricket_and_IPL\" >Vijay Shankar Announces Retirement from Domestic Cricket and IPL<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%8F%8F_Vijay_Shankar_Ends_Domestic_and_IPL_Career\" >\ud83c\udfcf Vijay Shankar Ends Domestic and IPL Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%8F%86_Domestic_Career_and_IPL_Journey\" >\ud83c\udfc6 Domestic Career and IPL Journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%8C%8D_International_Cricket_Contributions\" >\ud83c\udf0d International Cricket Contributions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Retirement_Decision_and_Future_Plans\" >\ud83d\udccc Retirement Decision and Future Plans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%A7%A0_Why_This_News_is_Important\" >\ud83e\udde0 Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%8E%AF_Significance_for_Competitive_Exams\" >\ud83c\udfaf Significance for Competitive Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%93%8A_Impact_on_Indian_Cricket_Structure\" >\ud83d\udcca Impact on Indian Cricket Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%8C%90_Global_Cricket_Trend\" >\ud83c\udf10 Global Cricket Trend<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%93%9A_Historical_Context\" >\ud83d\udcda Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%8F%8F_Evolution_of_Vijay_Shankars_Career\" >\ud83c\udfcf Evolution of Vijay Shankar\u2019s Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%8C%8D_Rise_of_IPL_and_Franchise_Cricket\" >\ud83c\udf0d Rise of IPL and Franchise Cricket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%8F%86_2019_World_Cup_Participation\" >\ud83c\udfc6 2019 World Cup Participation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Key_Takeaways_from_Vijay_Shankar_Retirement_News\" >\ud83d\udccc Key Takeaways from Vijay Shankar Retirement News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#%F0%9F%A7%BE_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CVijay_Shankar_Retirement%E2%80%9D\" >\ud83e\uddfe Key Takeaways from \u201cVijay Shankar Retirement\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#1_Who_is_Vijay_Shankar\" >1. Who is Vijay Shankar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#2_Why_did_Vijay_Shankar_retire_from_domestic_cricket_and_IPL\" >2. Why did Vijay Shankar retire from domestic cricket and IPL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#3_Did_Vijay_Shankar_play_in_the_ICC_Cricket_World_Cup\" >3. Did Vijay Shankar play in the ICC Cricket World Cup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#4_Which_teams_did_Vijay_Shankar_play_for_in_the_IPL\" >4. Which teams did Vijay Shankar play for in the IPL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#5_Will_Vijay_Shankar_continue_playing_cricket_internationally\" >5. Will Vijay Shankar continue playing cricket internationally?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#6_When_did_Vijay_Shankar_start_his_domestic_cricket_career\" >6. When did Vijay Shankar start his domestic cricket career?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#7_What_role_did_Vijay_Shankar_play_in_cricket\" >7. What role did Vijay Shankar play in cricket?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/vijay-shankar-retirement-news\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vijay_Shankar_retirement_news_Former_Indian_all-rounder_Vijay_Shankar_has_retired_from_domestic_cricket_and_IPL_marking_the_end_of_his_career_in_Indian_cricket_and_IPL_formats_while_exploring_global_opportunities_in_franchise_leagues\"><\/span><strong>Vijay Shankar retirement news:<\/strong> Former Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has retired from domestic cricket and IPL, marking the end of his career in Indian cricket and IPL formats while exploring global opportunities in franchise leagues.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vijay_Shankar_Announces_Retirement_from_Domestic_Cricket_and_IPL\"><\/span>Vijay Shankar Announces Retirement from Domestic Cricket and IPL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%8F_Vijay_Shankar_Ends_Domestic_and_IPL_Career\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfcf Vijay Shankar Ends Domestic and IPL Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has officially announced his retirement from <strong>domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL)<\/strong>, marking the end of an important phase of his professional cricket journey. The 35-year-old cricketer made the announcement through a heartfelt statement, expressing gratitude for his long career in Indian cricket. According to reports, Shankar stated that he wishes to \u201cpursue new opportunities and play more cricket,\u201d indicating that while he steps away from domestic and IPL formats, he may still explore cricketing opportunities abroad or in global leagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shankar, known for his role as a dependable batting all-rounder, represented India in international cricket and was part of the <strong>2019 ICC Cricket World Cup squad<\/strong>, which remains one of the highlights of his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%86_Domestic_Career_and_IPL_Journey\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfc6 Domestic Career and IPL Journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vijay Shankar began his domestic career with Tamil Nadu in 2012 and went on to play over a decade of competitive cricket at the state level. He later represented Tripura in the 2025\u201326 domestic season. In the IPL, he featured for multiple franchises, including Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and played across several seasons as a middle-order batter and medium-pace bowler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout his career, he earned recognition for his versatility as a \u201c3D player\u201d\u2014someone capable of contributing with bat, ball, and in the field. His performances in domestic cricket and franchise leagues made him a reliable squad member across formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%8D_International_Cricket_Contributions\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf0d International Cricket Contributions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the international level, Vijay Shankar played for India in both ODIs and T20Is between 2018 and 2019. Although his international career was relatively short, he was considered a valuable all-round option during his peak years and was trusted in key tournaments, including the World Cup setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Retirement_Decision_and_Future_Plans\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Retirement Decision and Future Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reports suggest that Shankar\u2019s decision is driven by the desire to explore new opportunities in cricket beyond Indian domestic and IPL structures. This includes the possibility of playing in overseas T20 leagues, which are increasingly attracting experienced Indian players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His retirement highlights a growing trend among modern cricketers who transition from domestic leagues to global franchise-based tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image vijay shankar retirement news\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"vijay shankar retirement news\" style=\"width:574px;height:auto\" title=\"vijay shankar retirement news\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">vijay shankar retirement news<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A0_Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>\ud83e\udde0 Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%AF_Significance_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfaf Significance for Competitive Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vijay Shankar\u2019s retirement is important for current affairs sections of government exams as it relates to Indian sports, cricket administration, and athlete career transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This news is relevant because it highlights how Indian cricketers are increasingly moving toward global franchise cricket after stepping away from domestic formats. It also reflects changes in the Indian cricket ecosystem, where IPL and overseas leagues play a major role in shaping careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8A_Impact_on_Indian_Cricket_Structure\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcca Impact on Indian Cricket Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The retirement of experienced players like Vijay Shankar creates opportunities for younger talent in domestic cricket and IPL franchises. It also shows how the workload and competition in modern cricket influence career decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%90_Global_Cricket_Trend\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf10 Global Cricket Trend<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This announcement also connects to the broader global trend of cricketers joining international T20 leagues such as the Lanka Premier League, BBL, and The Hundred after leaving domestic circuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9A_Historical_Context\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcda Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%8F_Evolution_of_Vijay_Shankars_Career\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfcf Evolution of Vijay Shankar\u2019s Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vijay Shankar emerged from Tamil Nadu\u2019s strong domestic cricket structure and debuted in 2012. Over time, he developed into a versatile all-rounder known for balancing batting stability and medium-pace bowling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%8D_Rise_of_IPL_and_Franchise_Cricket\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf0d Rise of IPL and Franchise Cricket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IPL, launched in 2008, has transformed Indian cricket by creating opportunities for players like Shankar to gain national recognition. His career reflects how domestic players transition into IPL-based professional cricket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8F%86_2019_World_Cup_Participation\"><\/span>\ud83c\udfc6 2019 World Cup Participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key milestone in Shankar\u2019s career was his selection for the Indian squad in the <strong>2019 ICC Cricket World Cup<\/strong>, which established him as a notable name in Indian cricket during that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Key_Takeaways_from_Vijay_Shankar_Retirement_News\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Key Takeaways from Vijay Shankar Retirement News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%BE_Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CVijay_Shankar_Retirement%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\ud83e\uddfe Key Takeaways from \u201cVijay Shankar Retirement\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Vijay Shankar has retired from domestic cricket and the IPL.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>He represented India in ODIs and T20Is between 2018\u20132019.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>He was part of India\u2019s 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup squad.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>He played domestic cricket primarily for Tamil Nadu and later Tripura.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>He plans to explore new opportunities and possibly play in overseas leagues.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">vijay shankar retirement news<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_is_Vijay_Shankar\"><\/span>1. Who is Vijay Shankar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vijay Shankar is an Indian cricket all-rounder who has played domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu and Tripura and represented India in ODIs and T20Is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_did_Vijay_Shankar_retire_from_domestic_cricket_and_IPL\"><\/span>2. Why did Vijay Shankar retire from domestic cricket and IPL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He retired to explore new opportunities in cricket, including the possibility of playing in overseas T20 leagues and global franchise tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Did_Vijay_Shankar_play_in_the_ICC_Cricket_World_Cup\"><\/span>3. Did Vijay Shankar play in the ICC Cricket World Cup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, he was part of the Indian squad in the <strong>2019 ICC Cricket World Cup<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_teams_did_Vijay_Shankar_play_for_in_the_IPL\"><\/span>4. Which teams did Vijay Shankar play for in the IPL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He played for franchises including <strong>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/strong> and other IPL teams during his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Will_Vijay_Shankar_continue_playing_cricket_internationally\"><\/span>5. Will Vijay Shankar continue playing cricket internationally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While he has retired from domestic cricket and IPL, he may continue playing in overseas leagues or franchise-based tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_When_did_Vijay_Shankar_start_his_domestic_cricket_career\"><\/span>6. When did Vijay Shankar start his domestic cricket career?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He began his domestic cricket career in <strong>2012 for Tamil Nadu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_role_did_Vijay_Shankar_play_in_cricket\"><\/span>7. 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