History of Sameer Rizvi in Timeline

Sameer Rizvi is an Indian cricketer who represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket. He has also played for India's Under-19 team. He is known for his batting style which has led to him being nicknamed the 'right-handed Suresh Raina' on social media.

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December 2003: Sameer Rizvi Born

In December 2003, Sameer Rizvi was born. 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: Suresh Raina Impressed by Young Rizvi

In 2011, during a Ranji Trophy match between Uttar Pradesh and Saurashtra, Uttar Pradesh captain Suresh Raina was impressed by eight-year-old Sameer Rizvi's fielding and later gifted him his sunglasses.

January 2020: First-Class Debut

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

2020: Rizvi Becomes Family's Main Breadwinner

In 2020, Sameer Rizvi became the main breadwinner for 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, becoming the highest earning, most expensive uncapped player in the 2024 IPL auction.

2023: Rizvi Gains Attention in UP T20 League

In 2023, Sameer Rizvi gained attention in social circles during the UP T20 League, where he scored 455 runs in nine innings for the Kanpur Superstars, including two centuries and was the most prolific six-hitter for his team. His batting skills caught the attention of IPL franchises.