Vijay Shankar

I think the inner strength that I have helps me stay calm.

— Vijay Shankar

Being part of the national Test set-up is an experience I enjoyed. I learnt by watching the players prepare for matches.

— Vijay Shankar

In the past, whenever I had a niggle, I would ignore it and let it heal on its own. Now, I tell…

— Vijay Shankar

It's about taking extra responsibility and delivering it at the right time for the team.

— Vijay Shankar

Every game I play, I try to make sure I get something out of that match. So as a cricketer, I feel…

— Vijay Shankar

I was actually a top-order batsman when I played league cricket in Tamil Nadu. When I made my Ranji debut, I had…

— Vijay Shankar

My aim has always been to keep improving and to do well in the opportunities I get.

— Vijay Shankar

I am someone who looks to be prepared for everything.

— Vijay Shankar

I like to read the situation and play accordingly.

— Vijay Shankar

Everybody has positives and negatives. I just want to learn and keep getting better.

— Vijay Shankar

You just can't think of safe options always. You have to accept challenges head on.

— Vijay Shankar

How prepared we are mentally is very important.

— Vijay Shankar

It was a great experience to share the dressing room with names like Virat Kohli, M S Dhoni, Rohit Sharma.

— Vijay Shankar

It's not about against whom we're playing. I think it's about how we play as individuals.

— Vijay Shankar

If I can win matches for the team, that will automatically help me personally.

— Vijay Shankar

I am someone, as a cricketer, who feels it's very important to be able to adapt quickly to the situation.

— Vijay Shankar

I don't know how I have got this habit, but I try to play one match and give it my best -…

— Vijay Shankar