Touted largely as India's first-choice opener in red-ball cricket - Murali Vijay plays an immensely important role in Indian team's batting line-up. Seen as an all-conditions' batting expert, Vijay had consistently proved his mettle in overseas conditions with his adaptable batting technique. He has the ability to stand up tall on the bouncy pitches of Australia and South Africa, and can also easily counter the seam and swing movement of the Dukes in English conditions. Just like any other Indian batsmen, Vijay can play spin exceptionally well with nimble foot movement that helps him to get to the pitch of the ball and play accordingly. After the toils of first-class cricket for his state side - Tamil Nadu, Vijay became famous for converting starts into huge scores. One of those big scores came in a 462-run opening stand with compatriot Abhinav Mukund, which earned him a Test call-up in 2008-09. He was called as replacement for Gautam Gambhir in the fourth Test against Australia in Nagpur. Post that, Vijay never looked back and went on to establish himself as a seasoned campaigner for the Indian team particularly in cricket's most challenging format - Test cricket. He is just as valuable to the Indian team as compared to Kohli, Pujara or Rahane and is India's go-to man at the highest level for the toughest conditions. In the glitzy Indian Premier League, the Chennai-born batsman plays for two-time champions Chennai Super Kings. Major teams: India, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Lyca Kovai Kings, Tamil Nadu Playing role: Opening batsman Batting style: Right-hand bat Bowling style: Right-arm offbreak
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Fatullah: Murali Vijay's 150 lit up an otherwise gloomy day as India reached 462/6 with rain and Shakib Al Hasan regularly halting their drive for quick runs on the third day of the one-off cricket
Fatullah: The skies opened up just after lunch was taken on Day Three of the lone cricket Test match between India and Bangladesh at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium here on June 12 .India
Fatullah (Bangladesh): Rain delayed the start of the second day's play of the lone Test between India and Bangladesh at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium here on Thursday.Play was supposed to start half an
Fatullah, Bangladesh : Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay established absolute dominance as they racked up 239 without loss for India against Bangladesh on day one of the lone test on Wednesday.Dhawan was not out
New Delhi: Opener Shikhar Dhawan made a memorable comeback by hitting his first century in 15 innings on a rain-curtailed first day of the one-off Test against Bangladesh at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium
Fatullah: It was a perfect toss to win for captain Virat Kohli as India openers Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan piled on runs at a good run rate without losing a wicket before rain interrupted
New Delhi: Murali Vijay was widely praised for his batting exploits in the Test series Down Under but the stylish Indian opener says he equally enjoys playing in the shorter formats despite the transition from
Sydney: Murali Vijay struck his fourth half-century of the series to guide India to 160 for two at tea on the fifth and final day of the fourth cricket Test against Australia, here Saturday.At the
Syndey: India was 73-1 at lunch on Saturday, needing 276 runs for an improbable victory against Australia on the fifth day of the fourth test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith declared
Sydney: Scoreboard after India scored 252/7 in second innings and finished with the draw on Day 5 of the fourth test played at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) here Saturday. AUSTRALIA WON THE 4-TEST SERIES BY 2-0Australia
Sydney: Scoreboard after India scored 342/5 at Stumps in first innings on Day 3 in the fourth test played at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) here Thursday. Australia 1st innings: 572/7 (dec) India 1st innings: 342/5 in
Sydney: Mitchell Starc's send-off celebration after dismissing Indian opener Murali Vijay did not find approval from Steve Smith with the Australian skipper demanding calmness from his bowlers.Starc, who replaced Mitchell Johnson in the ongoing Sydney
Sydney: India recovered from a bad start to reach 71-1 in its response to Australia's first innings of 572-7 declared on day two of the fourth test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.The visitors
Sydney: Scoreboard after India scored 71/1 at stumps after Australia declared at 572/7 in first innings on Day 2 in the fourth test played at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) here Wednesday. Australia 1st innings: 572/7 (dec)
New Delhi: With World Cup only six weeks away, teams are busy playing with each other to prepare for the mega sport even to be held in Australia and New Zealand where bouncy and seaming
Melbourne: First innings centurions Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane arrested the initial slump as India reached 104 for three at tea chasing an improbable target of 384 on the fifth day of the third cricket
Melbourne: Defiant centuries from Virat Kohli, his third ton in this series, and Ajinkya Rahane helped India fight back to reach 336 for three at tea against Australia on Day 3 of the third cricket
Melbourne, Australia: Virat Kohli brought up an enterprising half century to lead India's defiant chase of Australia's massive first-innings total of 530 on the third day of the third test Sunday.Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane shared
Melbourne: Murali Vijay brought up his fourth half century of the series as India made 108-1 at stumps in a solid start to its chase of Australia's massive first-innings total of 530.But it was Steven
Brisbane, Australia: Steve Smith completed a century in his first innings as test captain and Mitchell Starc chipped in with bat and ball to give Australia a narrow advantage after day three of the second
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