Vijay Shankar still has a lot to offer CSG

Shankar, who was supposed to captain CSG in the season will miss the action as he recuperates from a toe injury. Despite the injury, he has been an active participant in team meetings and believes it can replicate its performance of 2017 when it went on to win the title.

In his absence, CSG will be led by opening batsman Kaushik Gandhi, who was traded from Tuti Patriots this season. Kaushik is among the top run-getters of the league scoring 902 runs and is placed second behind Dindigul Dragons’ Narayanan Jagadeesan (904 runs). “We have a few exciting players with us. Kaushik is with the team this season, who brings in a lot of experience and a whole lot of runs with him. It’s a big boost for us. I saw the team for three days in Chennai and the team has been gelling well and practicing hard,” Vijay said here.

Injuries have kept Shankar away from TNPL for the second year in succession and he is yet to make his debut in one of the most popular leagues in the country. “It’s definitely very frustrating (to sit out injured) and this is not the first time but I’ve got used to it. I’m here as a player and it’s important for me to watch and learn,” said the 28-year-old.