| 1. Sameer Rizvi represented Uttar Pradesh in domestic tournaments. |
| 2. He became famous upon joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2024 IPL auction. |
| 3. Inspired by his maternal uncle, Tankeeb Akhtar, Sameer pursued cricket. |
| 4. Before Sameer made his Ranji debut, his father suffered a brain haemorrhage. |
| 5. He played for Uttar Pradesh Under-14, Under-16, and Under-19 teams. |
| 6. In local and corporate cricket tournaments, Sameer scored 126 runs in 48 deliveries. |
| 7. Sameer debuted for Uttar Pradesh in the 2019-20 domestic season. |
| 8. He also played for India Under-19 in an international series. |
| 9. As the captain of the Uttar Pradesh Under-23 team, Sameer led them to victory in the BCCI's Under-23 one-day tournament. |
| 10. Sameer was the top run-scorer for Kanpur Superstars in the UP T20 League. |
| 11. During the 2023 UP T20 League, he scored 455 runs in 10 matches, hitting 35 sixes. |
| 12. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bought Sameer for Rs 8.40 crores in the 2024 IPL auction. |
| 13. His uncle, Tankeeb Akhtar, played a crucial role in Sameer's achievements. |
| 14. Sameer aims to excel for CSK under Mahendra Singh Dhoni to secure a spot in the Indian team. |
| 15. He has played alongside cricketers like Suresh Raina and Rinku Singh. |
| 16. He completed his class 10 exams only after turning 20. |
| 17. His uncle, Tankeeb Akhtar, trained him for 14 years and played a crucial role in Sameer's achievements. |
| 18. Sameer aims to excel for Delhi Capitals to secure a spot in the Indian team. |
| 19. At age 16, Sameer made his Ranji Trophy debut for Uttar Pradesh. |
| 20. On his IPL debut in 2024, Sameer hit his very first ball delivered by Rashid Khan for a massive six. |
| 21. Delhi Capitals acquired Sameer for Rs 95 lakh in the 2025 IPL Mega Auction. |
| 22. In the 2025 IPL season, Sameer scored an unbeaten 58 off 25 balls against Punjab Kings. |
| 23. Delhi Capitals retained Sameer ahead of the 2026 season at his existing price of Rs 95 lakh. |
| 24. When Sameer was 8 years old, Suresh Raina gifted him his sunglasses during a Ranji Trophy match. |
