Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer (Batsman, Wicket-keeper) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/11/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Trivandrum, Kerala, India |
Latest News about Sanju Samson
21/07/2026
Reports in July 2026 highlighted Sanju Samson’s strong IPL 2026 form for Chennai Super Kings after his move from Rajasthan Royals. He scored 477 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 165.62, underlining his value as a middle-order impact batter.
08/03/2026
Sanju Samson was named Player of the Tournament after India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph. He scored 321 runs in five innings, including a match-shaping unbeaten 97 against West Indies that helped India reach the semi-finals before going on to win the title.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sanju Viswanath Samson |
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| Nickname | Sanju |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College | Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affair/Girlfriend | Charulatha |
| Wife/Spouse | Charulatha (m. 2018-present) |
| Marriage Date | 22 December 2018 |
| Marriage Place | Thiruvananthapuram |
Family
| Father | Samson Viswanath (Police) |
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| Mother | Lijy Viswanath |
| Siblings | Saly Samson |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Biju George | ||||
| Jersey Number | #9 (India), #9 (IPL, County Cricket) | ||||
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| Nature on field | Calm | ||||
| Likes to play against | Pakistan | ||||
| Favourite Shot | Pull shot | ||||
| Records |
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| Career Turning Point | Performance in the 2013-14 Under-19 Asia Cup in UAE |
Favourites
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| Food | Tapioca and fish curry | ||||
| Book | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/imsanjusamson/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/ImSanjuSamson/ | |
| https://x.com/IamSanjuSamson |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is a non-smoker. | |
| 2. He began playing cricket for Kerala's under-13 team, becoming the captain and scoring a century on debut. | |
| 3. At 19, he was purchased by Rajasthan Royals for 10 lakhs (INR) and later retained for 4 crores (INR). | |
| 4. His father quit his job as a Police constable in Delhi to aid his cricketing journey. | |
| 5. Originally, his aspiration was to become an IPS officer. | |
| 6. He achieved an 87-ball century in the finals against Pakistan during the 2013-14 Under-19 Asia Cup. | |
| 7. He does not particularly enjoy fielding. | |
| 8. He was groomed by Rahul Dravid during his time with Rajasthan Royals. |