Former Indian starter Murali Vijay is now retired from international cricket but closely follows the progress of the India team in international cricket. He is part of the India Maharajas team playing the Legends League Cricket (LLC) In Doha.
The former Indian starter announced his international retirement on 30 January 2023. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the BCCI for ignoring him from the squad and not giving him another chance to return to play international cricket. The stylish opener played 61 Tests, 17 ODIs and 9 T20Is for India. He scored 12 tons in Test cricket playing his last Test against Australia in Perth in 2018.
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Speaking to Hindustan Times from the LLC sidelines, Murali Vijay picked the next Indian batting superstar and expressed deep sadness to see Prithvi Shaw being passed over by the Indian team.
“There are 15 superstars playing for India. If you play for India, you are already a superstar for me. But skill wise, I really love Shubman Gill and Prithvi Shaw. They are top players. Rishabh Pant has also done a great job for Indian cricket. I wish him a speedy recovery. Shreyas Iyer is fine.” Vijay said.
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I don’t know why Prithi Shaw is not playing: Murali Vijay
Speaking particularly about Prithvi Shaw, he said he doesn’t know why the up-and-coming batsman isn’t playing for India. Shaw last played for India on the Sri Lanka tour in 2021. He was named in the Indian T20I squad for the New Zealand series earlier this year but was not given a game.
“I don’t know why he’s not playing now. You should ask the team management.” Vijay said.
KL Rahul should be left alone and not be examined: Murali Vijay
Vijay also had a suggestion for the KL fighter Rahul. After his continued struggle in the first two Tests against Australia, Rahul was dropped from the Indian XI and also dropped as Indian Vice-Captain in the Test matches. Shubman Gill took his place and made the most of his chance to score his second Test tonne in Ahmedabad.
“He knows what he is and what he needs to do to come back. I think KL should be left alone and not be scrutinized the way they’re doing right now. He happens to any cricketer. I think KL should take it easy and work on the basics and use this time to relax, rejuvenate and come back strong.” Vijay said about Rahul.
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