History of Sameer Rizvi in Timeline

Sameer Rizvi is an Indian cricketer who represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and has played for India's Under-19 team. Known for a playing style similar to Suresh Raina, he has garnered the nickname "right-handed Suresh Raina" on social media. He is a professional athlete actively involved in cricket.

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December 2003: Sameer Rizvi born

Sameer Rizvi was born on December 6, 2003. He is an Indian cricketer who plays for Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and has represented India at the Under-19 level.

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2011: Raina gifts sunglasses to Rizvi

In 2011, during a Ranji Trophy match, Uttar Pradesh captain Suresh Raina was impressed by the eight-year-old Sameer Rizvi’s fielding efforts and gifted him his sunglasses after spotting his talent.

January 2020: First-class debut

On January 27, 2020, Sameer Rizvi made his first-class debut at the age of 16 for Uttar Pradesh in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy.

2020: Rizvi becomes main breadwinner

In 2020, Sameer Rizvi became the main breadwinner of his family after his father was diagnosed with a brain haemorrhage.

December 2021: List A debut

On December 11, 2021, Sameer Rizvi made his List A debut for Uttar Pradesh in the 2021–22 Vijay Hazare Trophy.

December 2023: Bought by Chennai Super Kings

In December 2023, Sameer Rizvi was bought for 8.40 crore by the Chennai Super Kings in the auction for the 2024 Indian Premier League tournament.

2023: Rizvi shines in UP T20 League

In 2023, Sameer Rizvi gained attention in the UP T20 League. He scored 455 runs in nine innings, including the fastest century of the tournament in 47 deliveries while playing for the Kanpur Superstars. Several IPL franchises invited him for trials.