Murali Vijay Shares Candid Moment With ‘Smiling Assassin’ Sai Sudharsan After IPL Match

Former India opener connects with rising GT star alongside cricket analyst MD Thirushkamini.

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Apr 25, 2025

Murali Vijay Shares Candid Moment With 'Smiling Assassin' Sai Sudharsan After IPL Match

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Former India Test opener Murali Vijay was recently tagged in an Instagram post featuring a delightful moment with Gujarat Titans’ rising star Sai Sudharsan. In the post, Vijay affectionately referred to Sudharsan as the “smiling assassin.”

The Instagram update features Vijay alongside Sudharsan and cricket analyst MD Thirushkamini in what appears to be a post-match conversation following a recent IPL 2025 game. “Brilliant conversation with the smiling assassin @sais_1509 after yesterday’s game! ❤️💯 With some great company @mvj8 @mdthirushkamini 💯❤️,” he caption suggested, highlighting the camaraderie between the cricket personalities.

The former opener has been actively analyzing matches and players during the ongoing IPL season, bringing his wealth of experience to cricket commentary and analysis.

Since stepping away from active international cricket, Murali Vijay has transitioned into cricket commentary and analysis. His Instagram activity reveals his recent involvement with Star Sports Tamil for IPL 2025 coverage and previous engagements during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia.

The former opener’s insights on current players, particularly youngsters like Sai Sudharsan and Yashasvi Jaiswal, highlight his analytical abilities and willingness to share knowledge gained from his international career.

Through his continued involvement in cricket analysis and commentary, Murali Vijay maintains his connection to the sport while embracing new aspects of life beyond the boundary rope.

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