02/11/2024
Sanju Samson
Sanju Viswanath Samson is an Indian cricketer who plays as a wicket-keeper batsman.
*Early Life and Career:*
- Born: November 11, 1994, in Pulluvila, Kerala, India
- Family: Father, Viswanath Samson; Mother, Liji Viswanath
- Education: St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram
*Domestic Career:*
- Made debut for Kerala in 2011 (Ranji Trophy)
- Played for Rajasthan Royals (2012-2015) and Delhi Daredevils (2016-2017) in IPL
- Joined Rajasthan Royals again in 2018
*International Career:*
- Made international debut for India in 2015 (T20I vs. Zimbabwe)
- Played 6 T20Is and 1 ODI for India
*Notable Performances:*
- Scored 212 (Rajasthan Royals vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2013)
- 103* (Kerala vs. Assam, Ranji Trophy, 2013)
- 76 (India vs. Sri Lanka, T20I, 2016)
*Awards and Recognition:*
- IPL Emerging Player of the Season (2013)
- Madhavrao Scindia Award for best under-19 cricketer (2013)
*Playing Style:*
- Aggressive batsman with strong hitting skills
- Effective wicket-keeper with quick reflexes
*Social Media:*
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*Recent News:*
- Sanju Samson named vice-captain of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2022
- Scores century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (2022)
