Sanju Samson’s leadership led Rajasthan Royals to the 2022 IPL final, and he has maintained a consistent 300+ run streak since 2017, including 531 runs in 2024. He was part of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad.
Guiding Rajasthan Royals to the IPL final in 2022, Samson continued his dominant form in 2024 by amassing 531 runs, extending his streak of surpassing 300 runs every season since 2017. Making his international debut in 2015, he gained prominence after 2021, becoming a mainstay in India’s T20I side and playing a key role in their 2024 World Cup victory. Sanju Samson’s IPL journey began in 2012 with Kolkata Knight Riders, who purchased him for INR 18.0 lakh but did not field him. His breakthrough arrived in 2013 with Rajasthan Royals, who signed him for INR 10 lakh and quickly established him as a regular starter. His earnings rose to INR 4 crore per season from 2014 to 2015, followed by INR 4.2 crore annually between 2016 and 2018. His salary doubled to INR 8 crore per year for the next four seasons through 2021. A major pay hike came in IPL 2022, when he was retained at INR 14 crore until 2024. Ahead of the 2025 season, Rajasthan Royals renewed his contract for INR 18 crore. At the Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 2 auction, Samson set a new benchmark by becoming the highest-priced player ever. Kochi Blue Tigers outbid Thrissur Titans to secure him for INR 26.80 lakh. Now 30 years old, Samson earns an estimated INR 5 to 7 crore annually through brand endorsements. His sponsorship portfolio includes Gillette, BharatPe, Walkmate, the Adi Group, Single.id, SG, Haeal, MyFab11, UBON, Club Mahindra, and Baseline Ventures. Industry reports indicate he commands between INR 25 to 40 lakh per endorsement deal. Shubman Gill vs Rishabh Pant: Brand value comparison Beyond cricket, Samson has made significant real-estate investments, including a premium INR 6 crore bungalow in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, where he lives with his wife, Charulatha Remesh. He also reportedly owns additional properties in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Samson has a strong preference for luxury automobiles, owning a Range Rover Sport valued between INR 1.64 crore and INR 1.84 crore. His garage also includes a BMW 5 Series (INR 52 lakh to INR 69.07 lakh), an Audi A6 (INR 60 lakh to INR 66 lakh), and a Mercedes-Benz C-Class (INR 55 lakh to INR 61 lakh).