Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Date of Birth | 05/02/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Kingston, Jamaica |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Marlon Nathaniel Samuels |
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| Nickname | Tota |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 0" |
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| Weight | 84 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Off Spin |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
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| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Wife | Not Known |
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Family
| Father | Philip Samuels |
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| Mother | Daphne Samuels |
| Siblings | Robert Samuels (Former Cricketer) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #7(West Indies), #7(IPL, County Cricket) | ||||||
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| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
| Likes to play against |
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| Favourite Shot | Cut Shot | ||||||
| Records (main ones) |
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| Career Turning Point | Tour of India in 2002 |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer |
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| Favourite Actress | Jennifer Lopez | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Marlon Samuels does not smoke. | |
| 2. Marlon Samuels drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He was awarded the Man of the Match at the 2012 and 2016 ICC World Twenty20 Finals. | |
| 4. His first Test century at Kolkata in the 2002-03 series against India helped West Indies secure a draw. | |
| 5. During the same tour, he scored his first ODI century at Vijayawada in 2002, sealing the series win with a quick 108 not out off 75 balls. | |
| 6. Nasser Hussain serves as his cricket inspiration. | |
| 7. At 15 years old, he moved out of his house to live independently. | |
| 8. While playing for the Melbourne Renegades in the 2012-13 Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia, he had a confrontation with Shane Warne and sustained an injury from a bouncer by Malinga in the same match. | |
| 9. He adores dogs and owns three pet dogs named Samson, Simba, and Sheba. | |
| 10. His older brother, Robert Samuels, represented West Indies from 1996 to 1997. | |
| 11. He is an avid fan of Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid football club. |