Top five Indian performers from the tri-series

#2 Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar is slowly putting his name back in contention for national selection

The success of Hardik Pandya, who has risen through the ranks courtesy of his domestic performances to become an integral part of the India side across all formats should certainly serve as a huge inspiration for Vijay Shankar. The 26-year-old all-rounder from Tamil Nadu showcased his all-round credentials in the Tri-series where he impressed with both bat and ball.

Injuries have hampered his progress but his performances in the Tri-series showed that he still has what it takes to feature for India. The all-rounder scored a crucial fifty and stitched an important partnership with Shreyas Iyer that helped India claim the title.

In the four matches, he finished with an average of 45 and picked up five wickets at an economy rate of just over 4 as he provided the ideal balance to the side and showcased impeccable control with both bat and ball. A few more performances like this one and he will be back on the national selectors' radars before too long.