Sanju Samson

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About Sanju Samson 

Sanju Samson is a talented Indian cricketer known for his elegant batting style and wicket keeping skills. Born on November 11, 1994, in Trivandrum, Kerala, Samson rose through the ranks of Indian domestic cricket with his exceptional performances at a young age. He made his debut for Kerala in domestic cricket and quickly caught the eye of selectors with his natural flair and ability to play a wide array of shots.

Samson’s breakthrough came in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he represented the Rajasthan Royals franchise. He made an immediate impact with his aggressive batting and safe hands behind the stumps, earning him praise from cricketing pundits and fans alike. Samson’s consistency in the IPL earned him a reputation as one of the most promising young talents in Indian cricket.

He made his debut for the Indian cricket team in 2015. While he has shown flashes of brilliance in international cricket, including impressive performances in T20 Internationals, Samson is yet to establish himself as a regular fixture in the Indian team across all formats.

Sanju Samson Career Highlights 

-Sanju Samson made his India debut in the 2015 T20 international away against Zimbabwe.

-Samson made his One Day International debut in 2021 against Sri Lanka.

-Samson was made captain of Kerala for the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy season.

-He became captain of Rajasthan Royals in January 2021. 

Sanju Samson Awards 

-Best Young Player of the Season, IPL 2013

Career 

Domestic career 

Sanju Samson’s domestic cricket journey is a testament to his exceptional talent and consistency. Hailing from Kerala, he made his mark in Indian cricket with a series of impressive performances. Debuting for Kerala in domestic competitions, Samson showcased his batting prowess with elegant strokeplay and the ability to anchor innings in various formats. His adeptness behind the stumps added versatility to his game, making him a valuable asset for his team. Samson’s consistent run-scoring and agile wicketkeeping caught the attention of selectors, leading to opportunities in India A squads and the Indian Premier League. His knack for delivering in crucial moments underscores his importance in Kerala cricket, highlighting his potential for further success on the international stage.

IPL Career 

Sanju Samson rose to prominence with his resilient performances for Rajasthan Royals in his debut IPL season. Under the mentorship of Rahul Dravid, the wicketkeeper-batter honed his skills, emerging as a formidable player. After a stint with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), he returned to Rajasthan Royals, showcasing consistent performances with the bat. Samson’s impressive IPL 2019 and 2020 campaigns, where he amassed 342 and 375 runs respectively, earned him the captaincy role in 2021. As he leads the team for the second consecutive season. 

International career 

Sanju Samson, an Indian cricketer representing Team India, was born on November 11, 1994, making him 30 years old as of 2024. Hailing from Pulluvila, he serves as a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper. In his ODI career spanning 16 matches, Samson has amassed 510 runs at an average of 57, striking 34 fours and 22 sixes. Notably, he recently showcased his prowess with a notable innings of 108 runs off 114 balls in a December 2023 match at Eurolux Boland Park, Paarl, South Africa. Additionally, in his T20 career comprising 25 matches, Samson has scored 374 runs with 31 fours and 15 sixes. In a recent T20 encounter against Afghanistan at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India in January 2024, Samson contributed 0 runs off 1 ball.

ODI Career 

Between 2021 and 2023, Sanju Samson has participated in 16 matches, featuring in 14 innings, and remaining not out on 5 occasions. During this timeframe, he has accumulated a total of 510 runs, with a highest score of 108 runs. Samson maintains an impressive batting average of 56.66. He has faced 512 deliveries, showcasing a commendable strike rate of 99.60. Among his notable achievements are a century and three half-centuries, alongside no instances of getting dismissed without scoring. His batting includes 34 boundaries and 22 sixes, highlighting his ability to find the fence and clear it with ease.

T20 International Career 

Between 2015 and 2024, Sanju Samson has participated in 25 matches, featuring in 22 innings, and remaining not out on 2 occasions. During this period, he has accumulated a total of 374 runs, with a highest score of 77 runs. Samson maintains a batting average of 18.70. He has faced 281 deliveries, showcasing a commendable strike rate of 133.09. Among his notable achievements are one half-century, alongside two instances of getting dismissed without scoring. His batting includes 31 boundaries and 15 sixes, indicating his ability to score boundaries effectively.

Family 

On November 11, 1994, he was born in the Keralan city of Thiruvananthapuram, in the Pulluvilla village. His father was a former football player and coach, thus from an early age, he too developed an interest in sports. Sanju’s older brother, played junior cricket and represented Kerala at that level as well. Sanju’s father Samson Viswanath was assigned to the Delhi Police as a policeman.