6 Indian Players who made T20I debut for India in 2018

#5 Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar failed to replicate his domestic run in the international circuit.

The all-rounder from Tamil Nadu, Vijay Shankar made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka in the opening fixture of Nidahas Trophy 2018. Shankar was included into the squad on the basis of his performance in the domestic circuit and was seen as a backup option of Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

But he failed to replicate his domestic charm on the international stage. In his five T20I outings during Nidahas Trophy, the 27-year-old managed to pick just three wickets at a below-par average of 51 runs and an economy rate of nine. After a sub-par performance in the tri-series, the all-rounder failed to make his way back into the squad.

Shankar is currently plying his trade for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy and was quite impressive in recently concluded Deodhar Trophy to finish as highest wicket-taker, with seven wickets in three games.