Sajeevan Sajana

Cricketer

Indian Mananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/01/1995
Age31 years
BirthplaceMananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala

Latest News about Sajeevan Sajana

01/03/2026

Sajeevan Sajana was retained by Mumbai Indians for the TATA Women's Premier League 2026 in a major auction, securing a contract worth ₹75 lakhs. This significant increase from her previous ₹15 lakhs deal highlights her rising status as a top all-rounder in Indian women's cricket following her standout performances in the 2024 season.

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameSajana Johnson
CasteKurichya

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Weight60 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Government Vocational Higher Secondary High School, Mananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala
  • Government residential school, Pookode, Kerala (Class 6 to 10)
College/UniversitySree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur, Kerala
Educational QualificationsGraduated in Political Science

Family

FatherSajeevan (autorickshaw driver)
MotherSarada (panchayat ward councillor)

Career

International Debut
FormatT20
Date28/04/2024
OpponentBangladesh Women
VenueSylhet
Jersey Numbers
National Team#44 (India women's national cricket team)
Domestic Team#04 (Mumbai Indians)
Domestic Teams
  • Kerala
  • Mumbai Indians
  • South Zone
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm off-break
Awards
  • KCA Women cricketer of the year award (2015, 2017)
  • Best Catch of the Season (WPL 2024)
Notable Performances
  • Made her List A debut for Kerala against Andhra on 9 November 2012.
  • Debuted in T20 for Kerala on 18 December 2011.
  • Played first-class for South Zone starting 1 March 2017.
  • Led Kerala to win the U-23 national T20 championship in 2018 with an unbeaten 24 runs in the final.
  • Scored 188 runs in WPL 2024 with a strike rate of 154.10 and highest score of 45 against RCB.
  • Hit a match-winning six off the last ball in her WPL debut against Delhi Capitals in 2024.
  • Scored 134 runs and claimed 6 wickets in Senior Women's T20 Trophy 2023.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sajanasajeevan04/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/sajana.johnson.1/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sajana excelled in multiple sports during her school years, including basketball, volleyball, and javelin throw.
2. Her cricket career was inspired by her physical education teacher in the 11th standard.
3. She faced personal challenges during the 2018 floods in Kerala, which she overcame to play in the Women’s Challenger Trophy.
4. Sajana's cricket kit was transported by police boats to ensure she could join her team during adversities.
5. In December 2023, she was acquired by Mumbai Indians for ₹15 lakhs for the Women's Premier League.
6. Collaborated with Puma as a brand ambassador in 2024.
7. In March 2026, she was picked up by Mumbai Indians again for ₹75 lakhs for TATA WPL 2026.
8. Started playing cricket at age 17 with a plastic ball and bat made from coconut fronds in paddy fields near her home.
9. Had the second-best batting strike rate of 158.18 in WPL 2024.
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