Murali Vijay is an Indian cricketer who has opened the batting for India in international matches (Tests and ODIs) and is a former player from the Chennai Super Kings team in the IPL.

Murali Vijay married Nikita Vanjara in 2012. The couple have three children together - two sons and a daughter.

Murali Vijay has represented Chennai Super Kings from the inaugural season till IPL 2013 but he moved from his franchise.

One of his standout performances was when Chennai Super Kings won the IPL in 2010. That year, Murali Vijay scored 127 runs in 56 balls against the Rajasthan Royals, which is one of the fastest centuries in IPL history.

Nikita Vijay captioned this picture as, 'Nothing trumps tradition...had the most amazing time on this shoot, made even more special with soon-to-be Eva didi thanks @mommyshotsbyamrita for choosing us and helping me tread outside my comfort zone....#somethingoldsomethingnew #backtobasics #traditional #baby3 #pregnantperfect. Thanks for the stunning jewellery @amrapalijewels. Make up and styling by @perfekt_makeover'

Murali Vijay played for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in IPL 2014 season and then moved on.

Murali Vijay was bought by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) at the 2015 IPL auctions for a huge amount.

Subsequently, Murali Vijay was named the captain of the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in IPL 2016.

Murali Vijay represents Tamil Nadu in first-class cricket and has served the state with stellar performances throughout his career.

In the 2018 IPL auctions, Murali Vijay made a return to Chennai Super Kings for a price of Rs 2 crore. 

Murali Vijay has played a total of 106 IPL matches scoring 2,619 runs. Murali Vijay's batting average in IPL is 25.93.

Murali Vijay's highest score in IPL is 127. He has two hundreds and 13 fifties in his IPL career.

On the international front, Murali Vijay has played 61 Test matches and has scored 3,982 runs at an average of 38.29.

Murali Vijay's highest score in Test matches in 167. He has 12 centuries and 15 fifties under his belt.

Murali Vijay's son with their newborn baby girl

In ODIs, Murali Vijay has played 17 ODIs with 339 runs to his name averaging at 21.18. Murali's wife Nikita Vijay shared this picture of their kids

On Father's Day, Nikita Vijay captioned shared a collage of Murali Vijay and called him an 'amazing human'

Murali Vijay captioned this picture as, 'With my little heart monsters. Off to my best friend's wedding .. #babyeva #nivaan #wifeismissing'

Murali Vijay captioned this picture as, 'Much needed break. Going back home with these two @niks.vj #babyeva #posers #familytime'

Murali Vijay captioned this picture as, 'Reunion with my squad !!my future is in the safe hands with these two gems !!vyaan my rock star'

Murali Vijay with Indian cricket teammates Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma

Nikita Vijay captioned this picture as, 'Me and mine chillin. Last day in Maldives #dreamvacation #untilnexttime #funtimes #familyholiday #lovetoall'

In pic: Murali Vijay along with Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul at Virat Kohli's home

In pic: Murali Vijay with Shikhar Dhawan on the latter's birthday. Vijay called Dhawan 'brother from another mother'

In pic: Murali Vijay celebrating Christmas with close friends and cricketer Varun Aaron

Murali Vijay captioned this picture as, 'Csk @chennaiipl is like a family, the franchise has created an unbelievable experience! Proud to be part of this family champions play and stay together @djbravo47'

In the 2018 IPL auctions, Murali Vijay made a return to Chennai Super Kings for a price of Rs. 2 crore. He last played at the IPL 2020 edition where he played 3 matches and scored 32 runs