Vijay Shankar set for Tripura switch

Vijay Shankar set for Tripura switch

India World Cupper and Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar is likely to switch allegiances to Tripura in the upcoming domestic season. He has already secured an NOC from the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA).

"I have obtained the NOC from TNCA but am yet to receive confirmation from the Tripura Cricket Association. I will be able to officially announce my switch once I get the formal approval letter from Tripura," said Shankar (34), who has featured in nine T20Is and 12 ODIs, including the famous World Cup game against Pakistan at Old Trafford in 2019, while speaking to Cricbuzz on Tuesday.

A TCA official told this website on late Tuesday evening that Shankar will join Vihari as a professional for the upcoming season. Tripura will compete in the Elite division across all three formats – Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Vihari is expected to lead the North-East side in the coming season.