Finally Disclosed! Sanju Samson's Salary & Net Worth (2024)

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Sanju Samson, aka Sanju, is an outstanding cricketer and wicketkeeper who has yet to reach the top heights of success and popularity. However, many believe that it is just a matter of time, as he sure is talented with the right amount of passion and skills. The ongoing ICC Men's World Cup 2024 would have been the perfect opportunity for Samson to further put his talent on display. However, it didn't pan out.

Nonetheless, Kerela's rising star already has many records under his belt and is getting bountiful in dues. Yes, we are talking about Sanju Samson's salary and other earnings that have landed him a spot amongst some of the richest cricketers in the world. In this article, we will discuss Sanju's World Cup 2024 story, how Sanju Samson built his net worth, and what are the major sources of income for the cricketer.

Sanju Samson & ICC Men's World Cup 2024

As many of you must know, the ICC Men's World Cup 2024 season started on October 05, 2024, in India. This is the first time this cricket-crazed nation is the sole host of the Cup. Naturally, being the host, India needed to put its best foot forward. The selection for the team was announced on September 8, and unfortunately, Sanju was not picked up for the 15-member Indian Squad despite having sound technique both behind the wicket and in front of it.

The decision came as a surprise to many and as a disappointment to many more of his fans and well-wishers. However, the Rajasthan Royals captain did not let it deter his plans and moved on to prepare for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with his Kerela team. But is this the end of it for Sanju and World Cup 2024? 

Well, many thought this would be the end of hope for Sanju to play in the World Cup 2024. But with Shubman Gill recovering from dengue fever, the conversation around calling on Sanju to fill the role has started back up. Alas, the ball is in the BCCI's court while the nation of cricket lovers waits with baited breaths to see who will play the upcoming India-Pakistan match.

Sanju Samson: Personal Life & Early Career

Sanju Viswanath Samson was born to Samson Viswanath (a retired Police Constable) and Lijy Viswanath (a housewife) in a small coastal village in Kerela on 11 November 1994. Though born in Kerela, Sanju spent most of his early childhood in North Delhi. This is because his father was a constable there, and they stayed in the Police Residential colony in the GTB Nagar neighborhood of Delhi.

The now-famous cricketer first started training in the academy at the DL DAV Model School. However, his father decided to retire from the job and moved to Kerela when Sanju failed to make Delhi's Under-13 cricket team. The retired constable wanted to give both his sons better training, and this is exactly what happened. The move changed their life, and all of Sanju's hard work, effort, blood, and sweat paid off.

• In 2007, Sanju became a part of the U-13 Kerela team, then U-15 in 2008, and so on.
• He was not only a part of the U-13, U-16, U-19 Kerala teams but also captained at the U16 and U19 levels.
• In 2012, Sanju Samson was then named for India's Under-19 cricket team that played in the 2012 ACC U-19 Asia Cup.
• He also became the vice-captain of the Indian Under-19 Cricket team in June 2013 for the Top End Under-19 Series. Then came Sanju Samson's two half-centuries in India U-19's Youth Test series against Sri Lanka.
• Soon, he was made the VC for Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2014. Sanju continued to show that he was not only a consistent player but a brilliant one at that. 
• The years 2014 and 2015 were great for the Indian cricketer as he soon made his international debut and also started making big bucks in the IPL. 

We are sure that Sanju Samson will continue to write his story as a top-notch International cricketer. 

Note: Sanju married his longtime girlfriend, Charulatha Ramesh, in December 2018, and his wife is one of his biggest supporters.

Sanju Samson Net Worth & BCCI Salary: Does He Even Have A Contract?

Sanju Samson, the Kerala-born wicketkeeper, made his international cricket debut for the Indian team in 2015, about three years after he started playing in the Indian Premier League. And while it hasn't been long, his popularity as a brilliant player has grown over the years and has helped him amass a massive net worth. The professional cricketer's multiple sources of income include IPL, BCCI, endorsements, and social media.

However, Sanju Samson's majority of income comes from Indian and international cricket performances. As of 2024, the bright cricketer draws an IPL salary of INR 14 Cr. which is on the higher side, making him one of the world-class cricketers in terms of IPL salary.

The Indian wicketkeeper has a grade C contract with the BCCI to be a part of the Indian National Cricket Team. His annual income from the contract stands at INR 1 Cr. But this is exclusive of the per-match fee that accrues to cricketers for appearance in any International cricket match.  

Considering all this, it should not come as a surprise that Sanju has managed to build a solid net worth over the years. In fact, various reports suggest that Sanju Samson's net worth is in the bracket of USD 9 to 10 million. 

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Sanju Samson's Short IPL Career: Salary Details

Sanju made his IPL debut when the Rajasthan Royals drafted him for the first time in 2013 at a salary of INR 10 lakh. He proved himself to be a talented player with an explosive strike rate, and the Rajasthan Royals increased his IPL salary to INR 4 Cr. for the next two seasons. 

He then played for Delhi Daredevils during the 2016 & 2017 seasons with an IPL cricket salary of INR 4.2 Cr. After two years, Rajasthan Royals reacquired the player in 2018 at a renewed fee of  INR 8 Cr. Sanju Samson has since been playing for the Rajasthan Royals. In fact, he is the team captain now, with a current season/ annual salary of INR 14 Cr. This makes him one of the league's highest-paid players. 

The table below gives a snapshot view of Sanju Samson's IPL salary over the course of a thus far short career of 12 years: 

We are sure the young player has many years to go, many cricket tournaments to play, and many cricket fans to woo. After all, he is the second-highest scorer for Rajasthan Royals, second only to Jos Buttler.

Sanju Samson: Sponsorships & Endorsements

While playing cricket remains to be his major income source, the Indian cricketer also has some interesting endorsement deals in his kitty. He has been sponsored by multiple big brands like MRF Tyres, ASICS, Myntra, Koohaburra, Red Bull, and more. 

Other brands that the emerging world-class cricketer has been associated with over the years include- Puma, Club Mahindra, BharatPe, Baseline Ventures, Mayfab11, and others. 

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