Skip to content
Free updates Login
SSCRailway

Vijay Shankar Retires From Domestic Cricket and the IPL

26 May 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSVijay ShankarRetires FromDomestic Cricketand the IPL26 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A long cricketing journey ended in May 2026 as Vijay Shankar stepped away from both state-level cricket and the Indian Premier League.

Key facts

  • Player: Vijay Shankar, Indian all-rounder.
  • Career length: 25 years.
  • International caps: 12 ODIs and 9 T20Is.
  • Record: first Indian to dismiss a batter off the very first ball of a World Cup debut, at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
  • IPL sides: Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans, among others.

Exam angle

  • Retirement covers domestic cricket and the IPL.
  • Tournament of the record: 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
  • Match counts: 12 ODIs, 9 T20Is.

Test yourself

1. Vijay Shankar, who retired in 2026, is best known for taking a wicket with his first ball in which tournament?

He became the first Indian to take a wicket off the first ball of his World Cup debut in 2019.

2. How many ODIs did Vijay Shankar play for India?

He represented India in 12 ODIs and 9 T20Is.

3. Vijay Shankar announced retirement from domestic cricket and which T20 league?

He retired from domestic cricket and the IPL after a 25-year career.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 26 May 2026 (19 topics).

All topics of the dayDay quizMay 2026

Read more