Name Hindi: मुरली विजय / Gender Man
Murali Vijay: A Prominent Cricket Sportsman
Murali Vijay, born on April 1, 1984, is one of India’s most skilled and celebrated cricketers. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Vijay has devoted his life to the sport of cricket from a very young age. Primarily known as an aggressive right-handed opening batsman, Murali Vijay also occasionally plays as a right-arm off break bowler.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Vijay grew up playing gully cricket in the streets of Chennai before he made it into professional cricket. His talent was spotted by Bharat Reddy, former Indian cricketer and wicketkeeper who offered him a chance to train at the academy run by India Cements Ltd.
He began his first-class career playing for Tamil Nadu in 2006, impressing spectators with his performances, which led to his selection for the Indian Premier League (IPL). He joined the prestigious team of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL’s inaugural season in 2008.
Career Highlights
- In IPL’s third season in 2010, Murali Vijay was named ‘Player of the Match’ in the final against Mumbai Indians where he scored a fantastic score of 95 runs from just 52 balls.
- In November 2008, he received his maiden Test call-up for Team India against Australia after impressive domestic seasons.
- His first test century came during fourth test match against Australia at Nagpur in October-November series in 2013.
- Vijay’s highest test score arrived against Afghanistan when he scored an unbeatable 164 runs in June, 2018.
Challenges and Comebacks
Like any sportsman’s journey, Murali Vijay’s career also had its share of challenges. Despite his early success in the international arena, a string of low scores led to him being dropped from the national setup multiple times.
One such challenge was the emergence of dynamic younger players like Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma who often took his place in the lineup. However, proving his mettle again and again, Vijay made several comebacks into the Indian team owing to his never-give-up attitude and consistent performances.
Murali Vijay is admired by cricket fans worldwide for his excellent technique, measured approach at the opening slot, and ability to build innings under pressure.
Murali Vijay Today: Going Strong
The Chennai-bred cricketer continues to be an integral part of domestic cricket scene featuring regularly in Ranji games for Tamil Nadu when not playing International or IPL matches.
Vijay remains one of India’s most dependable openers whose love for the game only grows with time.
