Short Bio
Sanju Samson is a passionate cricketer. He was born on November 11, 1994. Samson comes from a Latin-Catholic Malayali family. In his free time, he loves reading. Sanju’s favourite shot is the pull shot. Many cricket legends say he bats ‘fearlessly’. Sanju was dedicated to cricket from his childhood.
Wiki/Overview
Full Name: | Sanju Samson |
Nick Name: | Bappu |
Profession: | Cricketer |
Known For: | Cricket |
Date of Birth: | 11 November 1994 |
Age (as in 2023): | 28 |
Place of Birth: | Pulluvila, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. |
Father: | Visvanath |
Mother: | Lijy Viswanath |
Spouse: | Charulatha Samson |
Education: | B.A. in English literature |
Alma Mater: | Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram |
Organization: | N/A |
Residence: | N/A |
Hometown: | N/A |
Nationality: | Indian |
Religion: | Christianity |
Height: | 5’7″ |
Weight: | 62 kg |
Zodiac Sign: | Scorpio |
Early Life
Sanju was born on November 11, 1994, in Kerala. His father was a retired football player in Delhi. Sanju was only 6 when his father started his cricket practice, but nothing seemed to improve. Sanju was shifted to Kerala to resume his practice in the month he changed schools, but in Kerala, he was still not getting any results, so his father took voluntary retirement from his job and shifted to Kerala. He took Sanju with him to play matches, and soon Sanju’s game improved.
Education
Sanju did his early schooling at Senior Secondary School, Delhi, but there his cricket was not improving, so he was shifted to Kerala in middle school, and there he studied at St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School. Later on, he did his higher education at Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, where he pursued a B.A. in English literature.
Career
Sanju’s career in cricket was most supported by his father, who held his hand and walked on. Sanju’s hard work paved the way.
Sanju was only 6 years when his father took him for his first Net practice. As Sanju did not get selected for Delhi U13. Sanju’s father took voluntary retirement and shifted to Kerala with the whole family. Sanju’s further coaching took place there.
Sanju’s game improved a lot after that he hit many centuries and carved his name in the India U19 world cup squad. Later on, Sanju played for many trophies and soon he was brought by Rajasthan Royals when he was 18 after that he faced many ups and downs but later on continued for RR and gave his hundred per cent.
Family & Affairs
Sanju’s family consists of his father, Samson Visvanath, his mother, Lijy Viswanath, and his brother. He was born in Pulluvila, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Sanju’s father is a retired football player who represented Delhi in the Santosh Trophy. Sanju’s mother is a housewife. His elder brother, Saly Samson, also practised cricket, had represented Kerala in junior cricket and currently works in the AG’s office.
Sanju was in college when he met his wife Charulatha; they both were in the same college in different batches. They dated for one and a half years, took their time to understand each other and soon got married.
Appearance
28-year-old Sanju Samson is 5 feet 8 inches tall. An enthusiastic cricket player, his eyes are very dark brown, and his hair is black. He keeps himself fit and fine by playing cricket; his weight is 56 kg. Samson keeps a stubble-medium beard.
Money Factor
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Achievement
- Double century in Vijay Merchant Trophy.
- Kerala’s highest run-getter in the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy.
Trivia & Facts
- Samson’s father left his police constable job to support his son in his cricket career.
- Sanju wanted to be an IPS officer.
- Sanju was 19 years old when he first played for Rajasthan Royals bought him for 10 lakhs.
- Samson didn’t like fielding much.
- Youngest IPL player to score half Century.
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