Sanju Samson: A cricketer’s journey of triumph and record-breaking achievements
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Sanju Samson: A cricketer’s journey of triumph and record-breaking achievements

Sanju Samson, a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper, is a professional cricketer from India. He made his international debut in 2021 and currently plays for the Rajasthan Royals. Samson holds several records, including being the youngest wicketkeeper to score 2,000 runs in IPL and the fastest double century in List A cricket. He is also the brand ambassador of ISL club Kerela Blasters FC. Samson’s marriage to Charulatha Remesh was announced in 2018. He owns a grand house in Trivandrum and has a net worth of INR 36 crores.

SANJU SAMSON BIOGRAPHY
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FULL NAME
Sanju Viswanath Samson
NICKNAME
Sanju
PLACE OF BIRTH
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
BORN
11 November 1994
HEIGHT
5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
JERSEY NO.
9
BATTING STYLE
Right-handed
BOWLING STYLE
Right-arm Off Spin
ROLE
Wicketkeepar-Batsman
TEAM
India
IPL
RAJASTHAN ROYALS (RR)
WIFE
Charulatha
FATHER
Samson Viswanath
MOTHER
Lijy Viswanath
BROTHER
Saly Samson
ZODIAC SIGN
Scorpio
HOBBIES
Reading, Football
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INTERNATIONAL DEBUT OF SANJU SAMSON

  • ODI-July 23 2021, vs Sri Lanka at Colombo (RPS)
  • T20I- July 19 2015 vs Zimbabwe at Harare

TEAMS SANJU SAMSON PLAYED IN

  • India, Kolkata Knight Riders, India U19, Kerala, East Zone, South Zone, Rajasthan Royals, India A, Indians, India AT20, Delhi Capitals, Indian Board Presidents XI

RECORDS OF SANJU SAMSON

  • He also holds the record for the most number of centuries by a wicketkeeper-batsman in Ranji Trophy.
  • 1st player to score a century in IPL debut, as a captain (119 against PBKS-IPL 2021).
  • Highest total by a wicket keeper in List A cricket.
  • Youngest batsman to score 2,000 runs in IPL.
  • Highest individual score in List A cricket.
  • Score the fastest double century in List A cricket.
  • Partnership with Sachin Baby saw him break the record for the highest 3rd wicket partnership in List A cricket.
  • Youngest batsman to score 1,000 runs in IPL.
  • Youngest cricketer to captain a Ranji side.

AWARDS OF SANJU SAMSON

  • Best Young Player of the Season, IPL 2013
  • Fastest double hundred in List-A

WIFE OFSANJU SAMSON

  • Sanju announced his marriage with his long-time girlfriend Charulatha Remesh, The marriage took place in a private ceremony at Kovalam on 22 December 2018.

SANJU SAMSON FAVOURITES

Batsmen Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Rahul Dravid, and AB de Villiers
Bowler Zaheer Khan and R Ashwin
Food Tapioca and fish curry
Book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

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SANJU SAMSONSALARY

  • IPL 2023 – INR 14 Crore
  • Net Worth- INR 36 crores

SANJU SAMSON HOUSE

  • Sanju owns a grand house in Trivandrum, Kerala India, which costs around Rs. 4 crores.
  •  He also has ancestral properties at his home town Pulluvila, Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 
  • Sanju has opened a sports academy in Trivandrum, Kerala named Six Guns Sports Academy which is primarily based on cricket and football

SANJU SAMSON CARS

LEXUS ES 300H Costs 55 lakhs INR.
MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORTS Costs 27 lakhs INR.
MARUTI SUZUKI SWIFT Costs 9 lakhs INR.
RANGE ROVER SPORTS Costs 91 lakhs INR.
AUDI A6 costs 62 lakhs INR.

SANJU SAMSON BRAND ENDORSEMENTS

  • MRF
  • Kookaburra
  • Sareen Sports 
  • Bharat pe
  • Puma
  • Myfab11
  • Baseline Ventures
  • Club Mahindra 
  • Haeal

FAQs about Sanju Samson

Which sport is Sanju Samson fan of?

Sanju likes football, he is also the brand ambassador of ISL club Kerela Blasters FC.

Has Sanju Samson started an academy?

In 2018, Samson started a sports academy, called “Six Guns Sports Academy”, which is devoted in training of cricket and football for young players in Thiruvananthapuram.

Who is Sanju Samson’s brother?

Sanju’s elder brother Saly Samson has represented Kerala in Junior cricket.