Sanjay Krishnamurthi

Cricketer

American Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth02/06/2003
Age22 years
BirthplaceCorvallis, Oregon, United States

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameSanjay Prasad Krishnamurthi

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorLight Ash Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

DegreeBachelor of Science in Computer Science
College/UniversitySan José State University, California
StatusFinal year (as of 2025)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherSatya Krishnamurthi
MotherJulie Krishnamurthi

Career

Domestic Teams
  • Bay Blazers
  • San Francisco Unicorns
  • Janakpur Bolts
  • MI Emirates
Jersey Number#27 (USA)
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleSlow Left arm Orthodox
International Debut
ODI13 September 2021 against Nepal at Al Amerat
T2020 February 2025 against Oman at Al Amerat
Major Achievements
  • Debuted in ODIs at 18 years old, becoming one of the youngest USA cricketers.
  • Participated in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
  • Youngest player on the San Francisco Unicorns roster in Major League Cricket.
  • Hit four consecutive sixes off New Zealand international Rachin Ravindra in Major League Cricket.
  • Played match-winning innings of 79* off 42 balls against Washington Freedom on 22 July 2024.
  • Hit a six off Saurabh Netravalkar, one of the best cricketers in the United States, during Major League Cricket.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sanjay was born in Corvallis, Oregon, to an Indian father and a Caucasian mother.
2. He developed an interest in cricket inspired by his father's passion for the sport.
3. Moved to India at the age of eight, where he joined a cricket academy shortly after.
4. At age 11, he was involved in the Anil Kumble Spin Star talent hunt and played for Karnataka state in under-16 tournaments.
5. He primarily focused on batting during his school cricket days, amassing over 500 runs in six matches.
6. Due to holding an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card, he became ineligible to play for Karnataka, encouraging his cricket pursuits in the USA.
7. Attended trials for Major League Cricket in 2019 and was later recruited for a training camp in Houston in 2020.
8. Stranded in the U.S. due to COVID-19, he continued his schooling online while engaging in cricket opportunities.
9. Participated in the World Robot Olympiad at the national level while in India, contributing to his later choice of computer science for higher education.
10. In an interview, he expressed his decision for attending San José State University due to its strong computer science program and its location.
11. Early in his cricket career, he was known as an anchor batsman who accumulated runs and provided team stability rather than as a power-hitter.
12. Trained under coach Syed Zabiulla in Bengaluru, who also coached US cricketer Rushil Ugarkar and Karnataka's R Samaran.
13. Has played in multiple international T20 leagues including Major League Cricket, Nepal Premier League, and ILT20.
14. Credits supportive professors and flexible online learning options at San José State University for helping him balance international cricket with academic commitments.
15. Started at San José State University in 2021.
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