Murali Vijay

Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024 | Last Update : 02:03 PM IST

Murali’s dream dinner date is...

Ellyse Perry, the Australian women’s cricket all-rounder!

05 May 2020 5:44 PM

Vijay expressed his desire of playing for India but added that he can contribute to the sport in other ways as well like getting the youngsters in the right mindset. (Photo: PTI)

'I play cricket for sheer passion', says Murali Vijay

Apart from the Indian cricket team, Vijay plays for Indian Premier League's (IPL) franchise, Chennai Super Kings.

31 Aug 2019 4:48 PM

Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK)s Murali Vijay decided to unveil his own set of tricks by batting left-handed. (Photo: TNPL)

Murali Vijay surprises Ravichandran Ashwin after he bats left-handed; watch

Ashwin was taken back when Vijay turned a left-hander in the 16th over to chip in with a single with the help of a inside edge.

05 Aug 2019 1:24 PM

India opener Murali Vijay is castled by Mitchell Starc during the second day of the second Test. (Photo: AFP)

Indian bowlers have lived up to demands

The single biggest factor in India having a potent attack today is the presence of 6-7 quality fast bowlers to choose from.

16 Dec 2018 12:09 AM

Dhawan's knock of 107 in the historic Bengaluru Test against Afghanistan saw him become the first Indian to complete a century before lunch on the opening day of a Test match, while Vijay's innings of 105 has lifted him six spots to the 23rd position. (Photo: PTI)

Dhawan reaches career-best 24, Vijay and Jadeja move up in ICC Test rankings

India maintained the top spot in the team rankings.

19 Jun 2018 8:16 PM

Murali Vijay mulls county stint

Vijay, who had missed the previous edition of the IPL owing to an injury, said he was raring to go this time.

23 Mar 2018 12:20 AM

Monk speaks his mind

Murali Vijay says he is more open-minded in preparation than last time in South Africa.

04 Jan 2018 6:12 AM

Virat Kohli completed his 20th test century, his first in front of home crowd. (Photo: BCCI)

India vs Sri Lanka: Vijay rocks, Virat rolls on

Opener Vijay, skipper Kohli slam tons to compile an epic 283-run stand for 3rd wicket as India cruise to 371/4 on 1st day of Kotla Test.

03 Dec 2017 12:24 AM

Murali Vijay talks up openers’ friendship

Dhawan and Rahul scored 94 and 79 in the second innings at Kolkata on a juicy pitch.

02 Dec 2017 12:52 AM

Hyderabad pacer MohammedSiraj and prolific Mumbai batsman Shreyas Iyer were the two new faces in the Indian T20 squad. (Photo:PTI)

Mohammed Siraj, Shreyas Iyer picked for T20 series, Murali Vijay included in test side

Siraj came up with some impressive performances for India A,while Iyer has been a consistent performer for Mumbai and India A.

23 Oct 2017 1:01 PM

Indian stars headline 84th edition of Ranji Trophy

Test keeper Wriddhiman Saha and pacer Mohammed Shami will turn up for Bengal in the team’s first round match against Services at Palam.

06 Oct 2017 1:20 AM

Murali Vijay and R. Ashwin at a training session on Tuesday. (Photo: Asian Age)

R Ashwin, Murali Vijay to play Ranji opener

India Test openers Murali Vijay and Abhinav Mukund have also been named in the 15-member squad.

04 Oct 2017 5:29 AM

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli plays a shot during the fourth day's play of the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka in Galle, Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

Batting might gives selectors a happy headache

Failure in the first innings raised a big question mark against his name, but 81 in the second were superbly made.

30 Jul 2017 2:38 AM

A file picture of Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan. (Photo: BCCI )

Did Vijay rush return?

Doubts arise as to whether opening batsman rushed his return from injury.

18 Jul 2017 12:52 AM

Shikhar Dhawan last played a Test for India in 2016 against New Zealand in a home series.(Photo: AFP)

India tour of Sri Lanka: Murali Vijay ruled out, Shikhar Dhawan recalled for Tests

Murali Vijay has been ruled out of the Test series due to a wrist injury.

17 Jul 2017 4:27 PM

Spate of pull-outs must compel attention

The Indian players, of course, are financially protected because their non-participation in the IPL is insured.

02 Apr 2017 1:56 AM

R Ashwin, who was set to represent Rising Pune Supergiants, will be missing the tournament due to recurrence of sports hernia. (Photo: AP)

Ravichandran Ashwin, Murali Vijay out of IPL 2017

R Ashwin and a host of top Indian players have pulled out of IPL 10, owing to a gruelling international season.

31 Mar 2017 7:54 PM

Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara put up 102 runs together for the second wicket in the first session and successfully countered the Aussie pace attack. (Photo: BCCI)

Cheteshwar Pujara's ability to soak in pressure makes it easy: Murali Vijay

Cheteshwar Pujara batted through the day to remain unbeaten on 130 and keep India afloat at 360 for six, 91 runs short of Australia.

18 Mar 2017 8:01 PM

Murali Vijay hones his catching skills at a practice session at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. (Photo: Shashidhar B)

Ind vs Aus: Murali Vijay’s game on for 50

Vijay could be forgiven if he was in awe of the history and his illustrious compatriots.

02 Mar 2017 6:35 AM

"I think, it is going to be a big challenge for us as a team and it is going to test our character and that is what we are playing cricket for and hopefully we can play the way we have to play like we have played before," said Murali Vijay. (Photo: BCCI)

India are looking for fresh start after Pune defeat, says Murali Vijay

Australia hammered India by 333 runs in Pune Test to take 1-0 lead in 4-match Test series.

01 Mar 2017 4:00 PM

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