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Vijay Shankar Jersey Overview
Vijay Shankar wears jersey number 59 for India internationals and IPL teams, reflecting his all-round contributions as a middle-order batter and medium-pacer.
Vijay Shankar: Teams Played For
Shankar donned #59 for India (ODIs/T20Is 2018–2019), Tamil Nadu domestically, Chennai Super Kings (early IPL), Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans (2022–2024), and Chennai Super Kings (2025).
Vijay Shankar: Jersey Significance
Number 59 marks Shankar's 2019 World Cup debut wicket (first ball), steady IPL finishes like GT's playoff runs, and domestic consistency post-World Cup squad selection.
Vijay Shankar: Previous Numbers
Shankar adopted #59 from senior debuts; no prior numbers widely documented in early Tamil Nadu or IPL phases.?
Vijay Shankar: Fun Fact
Rohit Sharma once borrowed Shankar's #59 jersey during 2019 NZ T20I (forgot his #45), powering a match-winning 50—highlighting Shankar's squad utility.
