NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Sports News / Opener Murali Vijay blasts BCCI for India snub: Details 
    Next Article
    Opener Murali Vijay blasts BCCI for India snub: Details 
    Murali Vijay last played for India in December 2018 (Source: Twitter/@ICC)

    Opener Murali Vijay blasts BCCI for India snub: Details 

    By V Shashank
    Jan 14, 2023
    01:24 pm

    What's the story

    One of India's finest Test openers, Murali Vijay, has taken a dig at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

    Vijay, 38, last played for India in Tests against Australia in 2018. He hasn't featured in ODIs and T20Is since 2015.

    The Tamil Nadu batter has opened up about his lack of opportunities in India and wants to take his talents abroad.

    Statement

    Here's what Vijay said 

    "I am almost done with BCCI and looking for opportunities abroad. I want to play little bit of competitive cricket," Vijay told WV Raman on Wednesdays with WV.

    "After 30 in India, it's a taboo. I think people see us as 80-year-olds walking on street. The media should also address it differently."

    For Vijay, the lack of opportunities made him search for chances elsewhere.

    Context

    Why does this story matter?

    Vijay last donned the whites on the Australia tour in 2018. He was dropped after a string of low scores and didn't return thereafter.

    He last played a Ranji Trophy game in 2019, while pulling out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy squad in 2020.

    He hasn't played competitive cricket since last year when he featured in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).

    Performance

    Highlights of Vijay's Test career 

    India's tour of England in 2014 and the subsequent Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under remain the highlights of Vijay's Test career.

    In England, Vijay was India's highest run-getter, compiling 402 runs at 40.20 (100s: 1, 50s: 2).

    In Australia, he finished with 482 runs while averaging 60.25 (100s: 1, 50s: 4).

    He compiled the second-most runs for India in that series, behind Virat Kohli (692).

    Career

    A look at his career in numbers

    Vijay made his Test debut for India in 2008. He aggregated 3,982 runs across 61 matches, averaging 38.28. He slammed 12 tons and 15 fifties.

    Meanwhile, he featured in 17 ODIs and nine T20Is. He amassed 339 and 169 runs, respectively.

    As for IPL, Vijay smashed 2,619 runs in 106 matches (SR: 121.87). He last played for Chennai Super Kings in September 2020.

    Information

    What has Vijay been up to recently? 

    Vijay played County Cricket in England post the constant India snub. He recently featured in Chennai Open Golf Championship alongside Anirudha Srikkanth, son of former captain Krisnamachari Srikkanth, and Suman Ranjeet.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    Murali Vijay
    Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
    BCCI
    Indian Cricket Team

    Latest

    Paresh Rawal EXITS 'Hera Pheri 3' over creative differences  Akshay Kumar
    World's first AI doctor clinic now open in Saudi Arabia  Saudi Arabia
    Why is Mexico demanding compensation from MrBeast? Mexico
    'Duster' review: JJ Abrams-Josh Holloway reunite for enjoyable crime thriller  Hollywood

    Murali Vijay

    TNPL kicks off, Karthik leads his team to victory Ravichandran Ashwin
    IPL: RCB to be the most affected by player injuries Indian Premier League (IPL)
    What can Kohli learn from Pujara? Virat Kohli
    2nd Test: India end Day 2 with 100+ lead Virat Kohli

    Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

    India's domestic season to kick-off in September; BCCI announces schedule Cricket: News, Stats and more!
    BCCI invites applications for NCA coaches; Dravid re-applies Ravi Shastri
    Sharath Sridharan named chairman of BCCI's junior selection committee Cricket News
    IPL: BCCI could introduce 'special picks' for two new franchises Indian Premier League (IPL)

    BCCI

    Shah confirms Ranji Trophy to be held in two phases Ranji Trophy
    IPL 2022: Tournament to start from March 26 Indian Premier League (IPL)
    NewsBytes Explainer: Decoding IPL's new format Indian Premier League (IPL)
    Journalist Boria Majumdar handed two-year ban by BCCI Indian Premier League (IPL)

    Indian Cricket Team

    IND vs SL T20I series: Here are the key takeaways Sri Lanka Cricket Team
    IND vs SL: Suryakumar Yadav breaks these records in Rajkot Suryakumar Yadav
    India vs Sri Lanka, ODIs: Here is the statistical preview Cricket News
    IND vs SL, 1st ODI: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI Sri Lanka Cricket Team
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025