Murali Vijay, a former Indian opener who has retired from international cricket, monitors Team India’s progress in international cricket closely. He is a member of the India Maharajas team playing the Legends Association Cricket (LLC) In Doha.

On January 30, 2023, the former Indian opener announced his international retirement. He communicated his disappointment at the BCCI for overlooking him from choice and not allowing him one more opportunity to make a re-visitation of playing worldwide cricket. The a la mode opener played 61 Tests, 17 ODIs and 9 T20Is for India. He played his final Test against Australia in Perth in 2018 and scored 12 tons.

From the sidelines of LLC, Murali Vijay spoke to Hindustan Times about picking the next Indian batting superstar and how sad he was to see Prithvi Shaw ignored by the Indian team.

“There are 15 superstars playing for India. If you are playing 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 done a great job for Indian cricket as well. I wish him a speedy recovery. Shreyas Iyer is doing well

” said Vijay.

Don’t Know Why Prithi Shaw Is Not Playing: Murali Vijay

He said he doesn’t know why the promising batter Prithvi Shaw isn’t playing for India, especially when discussing him. In 2021, Shaw represented India on the Sri Lanka tour. He was included in the Indian T20I squad earlier this year for the New Zealand series, but he was not given a game.

“I don’t know why he is not playing now. You should ask the team management”

said Vijay.

KL Rahul Should Be Left Alone And Not Be Scrutinized: Murali Vijay

Vijay also had a suggestion for KL Rahul, who was having trouble. Rahul was dropped from the Indian playing XI and also removed as the Indian vice-captain in Test matches following his persistent struggle in the first two Tests against Australia. Shubman Gill took his place, and in Ahmedabad, he made the most of his chance by scoring his second Test century.

“He knows what it is and what he needs to do to make a comeback. I think KL should be left alone and not be scrutinized the way they are doing at the moment. It happens to any cricketer. I think KL should take it easy and work on his basics and use this time to unwind himself and rejuvenate and come back strong”

Vijay said of Rahul.