Twitterati think Vijay Shankar is lucky to make the cut in India’s World Cup 2019 squad
Shankar has been picked as the No.4 batsman in the Indian World Cup squad.
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Fate has a big role to play in careers of cricketers. Showcasing talent comes only after one gets the opportunity and Lady Luck certainly plays a decisive role in finding that opportunity. Tamil Nadu cricketer Vijay Shankar would consider himself lucky to make it to the Indian squad for the upcoming World Cup in England for he was nowhere near the scene of making his India debut until a TV controversy hit Hardik Pandya, the ace all-rounder who faced a temporary suspension because of it.
Vijay was sent to Australia and New Zealand as Hardik’s replacement and he made use of the opportunity. A year ago, Vijay did not have things sailing smoothly for him. He had a tough time in scoring briskly against Bangladesh in the final of a T20 tournament last year in Sri Lanka and even though Dinesh Karthik saved him by hitting a last-ball six, the former continued to be trolled for his slow batting (17 runs off 19 balls).
It was a learning experience for Vijay who has come up with a much better performance in the last few months both for India ‘A’ and the senior team. His counter-attacking 46 off 41 balls before getting unfortunately run-out in a match against Australia at home and then picking two wickets for 15 runs earned particular praise from the fans and experts. So far, the 28-year-old has played in just nine ODIs and as many T20Is and would consider himself lucky for having made it to the WC squad.
For many though, Vijay’s opportunity perhaps gave him more than he deserved but the tall batsman has shown that he can bat according to the situation and could be used as a floater in the innings. Vijay, in fact, could be one the Indian team management might bank on as the No.4 batsman in the order even though he has never batted in that position.
India also omitted young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant as the more experienced Karthik got the nod ahead of him as the second keeper in the side after Dhoni.
Here are some Twitter reactions to Vijay Shankar’s inclusion in India’s WC squad:
The only unfair decisions made according to me is dropping Rayudu and taking Vijay Shankar. Dropped quality batsman & picked average all rounder. Also why too many allrounders?? Our strength is our batting. @BCCI #CWC19
— V. (@iLazyLad) April 15, 2019
Rishabh pant to @BCCI After seeing the selection of vijay shankar n dinesh kartik in #WorldCup2019 : pic.twitter.com/CaLxqqsvAR
— Raiyu🖤 (@Raiyana20) April 15, 2019
There is no use of vijay shankar in this world cup… Pant should have been there in the squad
— Chowkidar Rushikesh Patil (@ImRushi45) April 15, 2019
Vijay Shankar right now#CWC19 #TeamIndia #WorldCup2019 pic.twitter.com/12IM8W15b1
— neshu (@connect2ns) April 15, 2019
The scarcity of all-rounders in Indian cricket after great #KapilDev is such that #BCCI in desperation thinks as sir #GeoffreyBoycott says dibly dobly players neither this neither that #VijayShankar & #RavindraJadeja all-rounders can win them a #CWC19 living in fools paradise
— Harshad parmar (@Harshad9Parmar) April 15, 2019
So No.4 is #VijayShankar
I didn't Expect it, It's a Gamble To Give #Shankar (the Newest Player) a Very Responsible Spot in First Eleven
Bec #KLRahul Played much better than #Shankar in IPL But Yet They Shown Confidence in Younger Option
Let's See, if It's paid off ?#CWC19 #India https://t.co/GQlScSgb8y— Sunny ⭐🇮🇳 (@i_Sunny92) April 15, 2019
Meanwhile Vijay Shankar#CWC19 pic.twitter.com/KJE7l7GhzI
— 👨🏻✈️Rahul | राहुल 🇮🇳 (@RahulMishra5597) April 15, 2019
I think #ShreyasIyer is better option instead of #vijayshankar.#cwc2019 #indiate
— Sikander Dod (@DodSikander) April 15, 2019
Vijay Shankar ahead of Rayudu?? Really! https://t.co/L2iiA7aewr
— Dr Samir Vyas (@drsamirvyas) April 15, 2019
BCCI to Vijay Shankar pic.twitter.com/j4sUECAGer
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 15, 2019
Vijay Shankar is a disadvantage to any team he play for
— :@) (@shinshansa) April 15, 2019
Vijay Shankar's reaction on his selection pic.twitter.com/8ypG22jWHE
— NaMo (Nayan Mongia ) (@Original_Namo) April 15, 2019
Wr is Rishav Pant?????? 😡😡😡
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Yyy Vijay Shankar…
Nt a good selection for WC😡😡😡— Prasanta Kumar Sahoo (@Prasanta5799333) April 15, 2019
Vijay Shankar to BCCI after getting selected in the World Cup squad. pic.twitter.com/BPy6quQVvh
— Bollywood Gandu (@BollywoodGandu) April 15, 2019
Why is Vijay Shankar in?? Krunal Pandya is much better option I think….
— Aditya thakekar (@Electronaditya) April 15, 2019
Vijay Shankar to BCCI #WorldCup2019 pic.twitter.com/7rTaLYeCEM
— NaMo (Nayan Mongia ) (@Original_Namo) April 15, 2019
Both Shaw and Samson are better than Vijay Shankar.
— Kunal Singh (@d_extrovert) April 15, 2019
Vijay Shankar right now #WorldCup2019 pic.twitter.com/Ayo40XrJQy
— Faad Dunga BC (@naalaYUCK) April 15, 2019
Nothing against Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav but @RayuduAmbati is definitely better than both..
— Raj Vamshee (@rajvamshee) April 15, 2019
I know Prasad said wicketkeeping, but I get the feeling that DK got the nod over Pant to hedge against the risk that India are taking by using Vijay Shankar at 4. Shankar's looked good and I'd pick him, but suppose he fails, DK coming in inspires more confidence than Pant.#CWC19
— Snehal Pradhan (@SnehalPradhan) April 15, 2019
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