Profile
For someone who picked up the game only aged 17, Murali Vijay has sure come a long way. A prolific scorer in the domestic circuit, the Tamil Nadu opener got his lucky break when in 2008, Gautam Gambhir was banned for a test against Australia.
The opener made a quietly confident start to his career making 33 and 41. However, the return of Gambhir meant that he had to wait until 2009 for his second chance. He stroked a fine 87 falling tantalisingly short of his maiden century. He played part in the Bangladesh and South Africa test series before making his ODI debut against South Africa in 2010. He was also a key member of Chennai Super Kings in the 2010 IPL.
A batsman who epitomises effortlessness, Vijay has a wide array of shots but at times is criticized for not converting starts. At present, he seems to be the first option when injuries crop up but given his talent it is almost a given that he will cement his place as a premier member of the Indian squad in future.
Fast Facts
- He was the highest run-getter in the Ranji Trophy in his debut season (2005) scoring 628 runs at an average above 50.
- His 221 with Sehwag against Sri Lanka in 2009 is the highest first wicket partnership in Tests at the Brabourne Stadium.
- He scored a 56-ball 127 during the 2010 IPL and with 417 runs was the second highest run-getter for Chennai Super Kings in the tournament.
- In 2008, he put on 462 runs with Abhinav Mukund for the first wicket in a Ranji Trophy game.
- He was the second highest run-scorer in the Challenger Trophy in 2008-09.
- He was the most successful batsman in the 2010 T20 Champions League.
Statistics
| Matches | Innings | Runs | NO | Avg. | SR | 100's | 50's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 8 | 12 | 509 | 0 | 42.41 | 51.46 | 1 | 2 |
| ODI | 8 | 8 | 178 | 0 | 22.25 | 64.96 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 6 | 6 | 108 | 0 | 18 | 96.42 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 19 | 19 | 518 | 2 | 30.47 | 144.29 | 1 | 2 |
| CLT20 | 6 | 6 | 294 | 0 | 49 | 122.5 | 0 | 3 |
Career
Span:- Test:
- 2008-2010
- ODI:
- 2010-2010
- T20:
- 2010-2010
- IPL:
- 2009-2010
- CLT20:
- 2010-2010
- Test
- Debut:
- India Vs Australia at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur - Nov 06, 2008
- Last played:
- India Vs Australia at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore - Karnataka - Oct 09, 2010
- ODI
- Debut:
- India Vs South Africa at Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, Motera - Ahmedabad - Feb 27, 2010
- Last played:
- India Vs New Zealand at Reliance Stadium, Vadodara - Dec 04, 2010
- T20
- Debut:
- India Vs Afghanistan at Beausejour Cricket Ground, St Lucia - May 01, 2010
- Last played:
- India Vs Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club, Harare (Salisbury) - Jun 13, 2010
- IPL
- Debut:
- Chennai Super Kings Vs Delhi Daredevils - May 02, 2009
- Last played:
- Chennai Super Kings Vs Mumbai Indians at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai - Apr 25, 2010
- CLT20
- Debut:
- Chennai Super Kings Vs Central Stags at Kingsmead, Durban - Sep 11, 2010
- Last played:
- Chennai Super Kings Vs Warriors at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg - Sep 26, 2010