Vijay Shankar set to undergo tests at the National Cricket Academy to assess toe injury

Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar is set to undergo tests at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) to assess the toe injury that he sustained during the World Cup, which incidentally cut his World Cup short. Shankar sustained the injury in the nets when he was hit on the toe by a venomous Jasprit Bumrah yorker. 

Shankar, who hasn't featured in any of the three seasons of TNPL till date, said that he was hopeful of making his debut in the T20 League this year. 

The all-rounder was also full of praise for the league, which has helped in the developement of plenty of youngsters in and around Tamil Nadu. "Every year TNPL has made an impact in domestic circles. It's a great platform for many cricketers," Shankar said. 

"I think whoever did well [in TNPL] have been picked for Tamil Nadu and have made their mark in IPL (Indian Premier League) so it's a good platform. Washi (Washington Sundar), Varun Charkravarthy, Murugan Ashwin... these guys are bedded into the IPL. I wish more cricketers [from TNPL] go on to play in the IPL." the Indian all-rounder concluded.