Sameer Rizvi made his first-class debut at the age of 16, for Uttar Pradesh in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy. Sameer Rizvi, a 20-year-old cricketer, gained attention in the UP T20 League in 2023. Playing for the Kanpur Superstars, he scored 455 runs in nine games, hitting two centuries, including the fastest one in just 47 balls. He emerged as the most prolific six-hitter for his team throughout the tournament.
His impressive performance caught the attention of IPL teams like Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Rajasthan Royals, who wanted him to try out for their teams. But Sameer couldn’t go because he had to play for the Under-23 team of Uttar Pradesh. Later, it was Chennai Super Kings who bought the young sensation in the 2024 IPL player auction. Sameer Rizvi’s aggression with the bat will boost the CSK run-rate in the middle overs. It will be interesting to see how CSK uses Sameer Rizvi in their playing 11s.
| Full Name | Sameer Rizvi |
| Date of Birth | 06 December 2003 |
| Nationality, Hometown | Indian, Uttar Pradesh |
| Debut Year in IPL | DNP |
| Teams Played | Uttar Pradesh (Domestic) |
| Current Teams | Chennai Super Kings |
| Batting Style | Right-hand Batsman |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm Off-break |
Sameer Rizvi IPL Salary
Uncapped India star Sameer Rizvi triggered a massive bidding war in the 2024 IPL auction. Chennai Super Kings spent a huge amount of Rs 8.40 crore for the right-handed batter. The 5-time champions were pushed hard by GT before they eventually brought him for a massive bid. He became the most expensive uncapped player to be sold in the 2024 IPL auction.
Most probably CSK will aim to groom the batter to perfection by making him sit out for one or two seasons. However, his spots have been occupied by seniors of the game, so he will have to take a back seat in the 2024 IPL. Sameer Rizvi will be keen to make a name for himself during his tenure with Chennai Super Kings.
| YEAR | SALARY | TEAM |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,40,00,000 | Chennai Super Kings |
