Sameer Rizvi is a budding cricketer from India who at the age of 21 created ripples in domestic cricket and took on the show as the newest member of the Chennai Super Kings, among the IPL franchise for the season 2024. His journey is evidence of his dedication and skill, beginning at local cricket in Uttar Pradesh and reaching to the grand stumps of the IPL.

Early Life and Background

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Born on December 6, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Sameer was inclined toward cricket very early in his life. Sameer learned and nurtured his skills at the hands of his father, Haseen Rizvi, who was quite steadfast in supporting him. Mother and siblings remain behind curtains, but the family has played an important role in shaping his career. Sameer did his schooling from Meerut High School and graduated, though further information about his college is not publicly available.

Physical Attributes

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Sameer is of a height of 5 feet 10 inches (177 cm) and has an athletic figure as well as innate talent. Sameer has black hair and eyes, which lend him a very composed demeanor, making him feel at ease on and off the field.

Playing Style and Roles: Sameer Rizvi is right-handed batsman who can bat anywhere from opening to number 4 or 5 in the middle order and sometimes serves as a right-arm off-break bowler at times in his games.

Cricketing Journey

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Sameer began his professional cricket career in domestic tournaments, representing Uttar Pradesh across various formats. He made his first-class debut during the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy on January 29, 2020, against Madhya Pradesh in Indore. In the 2021–22 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he debuted in List A cricket on December 11, 2021, against Delhi in Chandigarh. His T20 debut followed on October 16, 2022, in a match against Manipur in Jaipur.

Performance Highlights

Sameer amazed everybody with his performance in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League 2023. He won an overall 455 runs in 9 innings at a strike rate of 50.56. His tally included two centuries and one half-century, in addition to 35 sixes and 38 fours. This established him as a power hitter.

IPL Breakthrough

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A major breakthrough in Sameer Rizvi's career came in IPL 2024 auction where the Chennai Super Kings bought him for a whopping ₹8.4 crores which is many times over his base price of ₹20 lakhs. He made his IPL debut on 26 March, 2024 against Gujarat Titans at Chennai, scoring 14 runs from 6 balls. His journey in IPL has just begun, but it is expected that this selection and debut will mark the beginning of an exciting chapter in his career.

Teams and Achievements

Sameer has also represented India Under-19s, Uttar Pradesh, and Chennai Super Kings in the past. The jersey number has yet to be announced, but it is already worth noticing to the audience for its continuous performance.

Personal Life and Interests

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Under the mentorship of coach Shashikant, Sameer has honed his cricketing skills. Off the field, he enjoys singing and follows the Sagittarius zodiac sign. His net worth received a significant boost with his IPL contract.

Lesser-Known Facts

Sameer has been playing for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket since 2020.
He captained Uttar Pradesh in the Men’s Under-23 State A Trophy Championship.
He was bought by Chennai Super Kings in the 2024 IPL auction for ₹8.4 crore, making him one of the most talked-about players of the season.