About Vijay Shankar
Vijay Shankar is a seam-bowling all-rounder from Tamil Nadu who represented India between 2018 and 2019, including at the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Born in 1991, he is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-pace bowler who has been a key performer in domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu and later Tripura.
Career highlights
Vijay made his name in the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy, winning two Man of the Match awards in the knockouts with 111 and 82 in the quarter-final against Vidarbha and 91 plus two wickets in the semi-final against Maharashtra. Strong IPL seasons followed, earning him an India call-up in 2018.
He played ODIs and T20Is for India and was part of the 2019 World Cup squad. In the IPL he has played for several franchises, including Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, where he was part of the 2022 title-winning side.
What audiences love about Vijay
Fans appreciate Vijay’s all-round skills and his perseverance through ups and downs, including injuries. His contributions to Tamil Nadu cricket have made him a respected domestic figure.
His move to Tripura later in his career helped a developing team gain experience.
He was picked for the 2019 World Cup as a “three-dimensional” player who could bat, bowl and field, and he took a wicket with his very first ball at the World Cup, against Pakistan at Old Trafford, a moment many fans remember. His career shows the value of versatility in modern white-ball cricket.
Why brands work with Vijay Shankar
Vijay offers credibility and recognition in Tamil Nadu and among IPL fans. He suits sports and regional brands.
Campaigns that suit Vijay Shankar
- Sportswear and cricket gear
- Regional campaigns in Tamil Nadu
- Fitness and nutrition
- Cricket clinics and fan events
- Story-led content about perseverance
Planning a campaign with Vijay
Simple, sincere creative suits Vijay. Tamil versions add value for his home audience.
Booking Vijay Shankar through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Vijay’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
Did Vijay Shankar play in a World Cup? Yes, the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Which IPL title has he won? With Gujarat Titans in 2022.
Which domestic teams has he played for? Tamil Nadu and Tripura.
How quickly can a booking with Vijay be confirmed? Simple appearances can sometimes be confirmed within days, while campaigns involving shoots, multiple deliverables or long usage periods usually take a few weeks. Sharing your brief, dates and budget range early helps Vijay’s team respond faster.
What should our brief to Vijay include? The brand and product, the deliverables you need, preferred dates and city, the platforms and duration of usage, and a budget range. For active players, also mention any match or tournament windows you want to avoid.
Will Vijay review the script? Yes. Scripts, product claims and creative are shared with Vijay’s team for approval before the shoot, which is standard for celebrity campaigns.
How is Vijay Shankar’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Vijay’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Vijay Shankar’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
