Vijay has strong defensive technique which is important for any overseas tour

Murali Vijay is one of the traditional openers, who leaves the ball outside off-stump and plays a patient game until the bowlers tire. This was one of the primary reasons why he was so successful in the English tour, where most of the Indian batsmen struggled to score.

On Vijay's technique during his early days, former Australian captain Allan Border said "His defensive shots are so assured. And he looks comfortable on both front and back foot. And when he attacks, he doesn't go hard at the deliveries. I can see why this young man is playing".