Sanju Samson has been a key player for Rajasthan Royals, contributing significantly in the IPL and international cricket by leading his team and achieving consistent batting milestones.
His leadership skills guided Rajasthan Royals to the IPL 2022 final, and in 2024, he amassed 531 runs, maintaining his record of scoring over 300 runs each season since 2017. Samson made his India debut in 2015, but his breakthrough came after 2021, securing a permanent spot in the T20I squad and playing a vital role in the World Cup-winning team in 2024. Sanju Samson’s cricket journey began with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012, where he was signed for INR 18.0 lakh but did not play. His major opportunity arrived with Rajasthan Royals in 2013, purchased for INR 10 lakh, quickly becoming a regular squad member. His IPL earnings rose to INR 4 crore per year from 2014 to 2015, followed by INR 4.2 crore between 2016 and 2018. From 2019 to 2021, his salary doubled to INR 8 crore annually. A significant pay hike followed in IPL 2022, where he earned INR 14 crore, valid until the 2024 season. In 2025, Rajasthan Royals retained him for INR 18 crore. At the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 2 auction, Samson made history by becoming the most expensive player ever. Kochi Blue Tigers acquired him for a record INR 26.80 lakh after a fierce bidding battle with Thrissur Titans. The 30-year-old cricketer garners an estimated INR 5 to 7 crore per year from endorsements. His brand portfolio includes Gillette, BharatPe, Walkmate, Adi Group, Single.id, SG, Haeal, MyFab11, UBON, Club Mahindra, and Baseline Ventures, with each deal reportedly earning him between INR 25 to 40 lakh. Shubman Gill vs Rishabh Pant: Brand value comparison Samson has diversified his investments, notably in real estate, owning a lavish INR 6 crore bungalow in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, where he lives with his wife, Charulatha Remesh. Additionally, he possesses properties in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. A car enthusiast, his garage houses a Range Rover Sport valued between INR 1.64 crore to INR 1.84 crore, a BMW 5 Series priced from INR 52 lakh to INR 69.07 lakh, an Audi A6 ranging from INR 60 lakh to INR 66 lakh, and a Mercedes-Benz C-Class worth INR 55 lakh to INR 61 lakh.