In a shock move, simply a week after taking part in for TNCA President’s XI in the Buchi Babu match, former Tamil Nadu skipper Vijay Shankar has taken a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the affiliation. He is about to move to Tripura.
It brings the curtain down on his 13-year stint for TN since making his debut for the State in 2011-12 (List-A).
The choice comes in the wake of the 34-year-old being ‘rested’ for the second spherical of the Buchi Babu match in opposition to Maharashtra.
Last 12 months, Vijay Shankar didn’t play the primary two Ranji Trophy matches and likewise missed a few video games in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
During the season, the all-rounder spoke about how robust it was to sit down out video games regardless of doing nicely and has now determined to search for a contemporary problem.
In the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, he scored 476 runs at a median of 52.88, together with two very important centuries in opposition to Chhattisgarh and Chandigarh.
Vijay Shankar is the second senior participant to depart the State after B. Aparajith joined Kerala final 12 months. The move may very well be seen as a part of the think-tank’s method to impact a gradual transition.
Vijay Shankar has performed 70 First Class matches (together with for India-A) and scored 3702 runs at a median of 45.14. He has 11 First Class tons of. The medium-pacer has additionally taken 43 wickets.
The all-rounder has been TN’s mainstay in the middle-order since his breakthrough season in the 2014-15 that paved the way in which for his ascendancy to India-A and the nationwide group.
Vijay additionally captained the State and led TN to twin one-day titles in the 2016-17 season, profitable the Vijay Hazare and Deodhar Trophy. In 2021-22, Vijay additionally led the group to its third Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 triumph.
Commenting on Vijay Shankar’s choice, head coach M. Senthilnathan mentioned: “He has made immense contributions to TN cricket, and it is appreciated by one and all. Now that he has decided to move away from the State team, we will miss him and wish him the best. At the same time, we have a good talent pool. This now opens up a slot for some of the younger players to grab the opportunity and do well for the team.”
