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
01/01/2026
Sanju Samson was traded from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings ahead of the IPL 2026 season, marking the end of his era with RR. He joined CSK on the back of a Player of the Tournament performance in India's victorious ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2025 campaign.
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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 | ||||
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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 |
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. |