In this candid off-the-field conversation, Ashwin sits down with Vijay Shankar for an unfiltered chat about the world beyond the cricket field. Vijay opens up about his experiences in franchise cricket, including the Lanka Premier League (LPL), the realities of playing across different leagues, dealing with social media trolls and abuse, and his thoughts on the emerging ETPL and the evolving cricket ecosystem. From life inside franchise cricket to the pressures that come with being a professional cricketer in the age of social media, Vijay shares his experiences, perspectives and stories in a refreshingly honest conversation.