All-rounder Vijay Shankar, who was a part of India’s squad for the 2019 World Cup after being preferred over Ambati Rayudu, has taken a major career decision by deciding to part ways with his home state, Tamil Nadu. The right-handed batter will be representing Tripura in the upcoming decision, and Shankar has finally broken his silence regarding the same. While speaking to the Hindu, Shankar said that he was frustrated after being reduced to the sidelines and overlooked by the selectors despite his consistent performances.
The 34-year-old stated that he has received the No-Objection Certificate from the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) and is eager to begin the next chapter of his cricketing journey.
Shankar also ripped into the selectors, calling them out for their alleged lack of clarity. He stated that he was dropped on multiple occasions, which led to him switching teams to get some game time.
“Sometimes, when you’re forced to take that call, you need to move on and look out for opportunities. I think I’ve been playing well. And more importantly, I want to play cricket, that’s it. I can’t go out there and just sit out and give water. It’s quite difficult after playing for so many years,” Shankar told The Hindu.
Shankar then revealed how he was left out of the TNCA President’s XI for the last two of the three group stage matches in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament in Chennai, adding to his growing frustration.
“Last year, I got dropped for the first two Ranji games, and then I made a comeback. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, again, I was dropped for the last two games. So, after that, it was quite tough. You need some clarity at some point. I was not getting that clarity,” said Shankar.
