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Who is Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson

About Sanju Samson

Who is Sanju Samson

Date of Birth: November 11, 1994
 
Country: India
 
Role: Wicketkeeper batsman
 
Batting style: Right-handed batsman
 
Teams: India, Kolkata Knight Riders, India U19, Kerala, East Zone, South Zone, Rajasthan Royals, India A, Indians, India AT20, Delhi Capitals, Indian Board Presidents XI
 
Sanju Samson is Indian cricket, who represents Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. He bats right-handed and recognized as one of best wicket keepers in India. He belongs to Kerala and made his first-class debut against Vidarbha at the age of 17. He is the youngest batsman to score 1,000 runs in the IPL and the youngest cricketer to captain a Ranji trophy side.
 
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Mentally tougher Sanju Samson has come of age: Ex-coach Ravi Shastri

The opener smacked a 42-ball 89 against England in the semifinals to be the hero of India's seven-run win on Thursday here.

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

Samson: I was trying too much in NZ series to get into T20 WC eleven

Samson misfired against the Kiwis, as Ishan Kishan overtook him and opened with Abhishek Sharma initially in the ongoing T20 World Cup

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

T20 WC: Sanju Samson targets another match-winning effort in final

Samson, who had lost his spot in the Indian team due to lack of runs not long ago, has come back roaring with scores of 97 not out in a virtual knockout against the WI followed by 89 against ENG

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

T20 WC: Sanju's fiery 89 hands India early command in semifinal vs England

Sanju had the chance to equal Phil Salt and Suryakumar Yadav's record of the second-most tons (4 tons) in T20I cricket, but he fell short by 11 runs from reaching the historic milestone

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 8:23 PM IST

T20 WC: Top five Indian players under spotlight for semis clash vs England

Sanju Samson, after his match-winning knock against West Indies, will be one of the biggest hopes for India against England in the second semifinal match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026

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Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Samson's hard work paid off, India deserve semifinal spot: Suryakumar

India beat the West Indies by five wickets to set up a semifinal date with England, to be played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on March 5

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Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

T20 WC: World Cups and bilateral series are different, says Gambhir

The India coach also pointed out that playing conditions during the tournament were different from what teams often experience in bilateral contests

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Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

T20 World Cup: Samson's heroics help India register record-chase in Kolkata

The knock helped India chase down what is now their highest ever successful run chase in T20 World Cups over the years.

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Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 11:34 PM IST

India Playing 11 vs Namibia: Samson to partner Kishan; Bumrah set to play

Cues from India's net session: Abhishek is unlikely to feature in India's playing 11 vs Namibia as he did not take part in the net session. Jasprit Bumrah bowled at full throttle

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

Toughest ever decision: CSK CEO explains why Jadeja traded for Samson

CSK MD Kasi Viswanathan reveals why the franchise made the tough call to trade Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran for Sanju Samson ahead of IPL 2026.

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2025 | 3:14 PM IST

IPL 2026: Samson joins CSK, Jadeja moves to RR in a blockbuster trade move

The batter, who has three IPL and three international centuries to his name, is seen as MS Dhoni's replacement in the squad, both as a leader and a wicketkeeper-batter.

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2025 | 12:49 PM IST

Will Sanju Samson's inclusion help CSK overcome 2025 debacle in IPL 2026?

The move is termed surprising as CSK fans are questioning whether Sanju in the squad is worth sending their legend Ravindra Jadeja over to the other side

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Updated On : 10 Nov 2025 | 3:06 PM IST

IPL 2026's biggest trade: Life comes full circle for Jadeja if he joins RR

Seventeen years after he first wore the jersey of Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural IPL, the veteran all-rounder could return to the franchise where it all began, bringing his journey full circle

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Updated On : 10 Nov 2025 | 2:35 PM IST

IPL 2026 latest trade talk: Will Jadeja play for Rajasthan Royals?

Ravindra Jadeja for Sanju Samson, a swap once dismissed as fantasy by insiders, is now at the heart of active negotiations between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR)

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Updated On : 09 Nov 2025 | 12:41 PM IST

Gill or Samson? Surya's candid reply ahead of India's Asia Cup 2025 opener

When asked directly about Samson's spot in the playing XI, Suryakumar avoided a straightforward answer, but did so in his trademark witty fashion.

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Updated On : 09 Sep 2025 | 5:05 PM IST

Samson vs Gill: Shubman's rise leaves Sanju staring at uncertain future

Shubman Gill's return as T20 vice-captain signals his rise as India's all-format leader, while Sanju Samson's future looks bleak with Pant's comeback looming.

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Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 6:44 PM IST

Sanju Samson ready to leave Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026 auction

While Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have openly expressed interest, their policy of not releasing any players makes a direct trade unfeasible.

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Updated On : 08 Aug 2025 | 12:16 PM IST

IPL 2025: What is the latest timeline on Sanju Samson's return for RR?

Before getting injured, Samson had played seven matches this season, scoring 224 runs at an average of over 30 and a strike rate of 140

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Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 7:31 PM IST

Samson injury: Here's why Sanju Samson walked back to the pavilion

Samson got hit on his chest by Vipraj Nigam in the match against DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2025 | 10:20 PM IST

IPL 2025: What all are going wrong for Rajasthan Royals in Season 18?

Despite consistent top-order starts, the Royals have failed to post or chase commanding totals, raising concerns for the team management

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2025 | 7:02 PM IST