General Knowledge Quiz on Sanju Samson

Test your GK with a fun quiz on Sanju Samson’s cricket career. Learn about his background, achievements, and leadership journey in an easy way. Known for stylish batting and strong presence on the field, Samson has won fans with his performances and captaincy.

• When was Sanju Samson born?
  a) 1992
  b) 1994 ✅
  c) 1996
  d) 1998

• Where is Sanju Samson from?
  a) Mumbai
  b) Kerala ✅
  c) Tamil Nadu
  d) Karnataka

• Which IPL team does Sanju Samson captain?
  a) Chennai Super Kings
  b) Kolkata Knight Riders
  c) Rajasthan Royals ✅
  d) Delhi Capitals

• What is Sanju Samson’s primary role in cricket?
  a) Bowler
  b) Wicketkeeper-batsman ✅
  c) All-rounder
  d) Specialist fielder

• In which year did Sanju Samson make his IPL debut?
  a) 2011 ✅
  b) 2012
  c) 2013
  d) 2014

• Against which team did he score his first international century?
  a) England
  b) New Zealand ✅
  c) Australia
  d) South Africa

• Which batting style does Sanju Samson follow?
  a) Left-hand bat
  b) Right-hand bat ✅
  c) Switch hitter
  d) Ambidextrous

• What is Sanju Samson’s jersey number in IPL?
  a) 9
  b) 16 ✅
  c) 21
  d) 7

• Which domestic team does he represent in India?
  a) Karnataka
  b) Tamil Nadu
  c) Kerala ✅
  d) Mumbai

• Sanju Samson was the captain of which India youth team?
  a) U-15
  b) U-17
  c) U-19 ✅
  d) U-23

• Which format did he play first for India?
  a) Test
  b) ODI ✅
  c) T20
  d) IPL

• Sanju Samson is known for his ability to:
  a) Bowl fast
  b) Finish games with big hits ✅
  c) Spin the ball
  d) Field in slips

• Which city hosted his IPL debut match?
  a) Jaipur
  b) Delhi
  c) Bengaluru ✅
  d) Chennai

• Who is Sanju Samson’s cricket idol?
  a) Sachin Tendulkar ✅
  b) MS Dhoni
  c) Virat Kohli
  d) Ricky Ponting

• Which IPL season did he first captain Rajasthan Royals?
  a) 2019
  b) 2020
  c) 2021
  d) 2022 ✅

• Sanju Samson scored a century in IPL against which team?
  a) Chennai Super Kings ✅
  b) Mumbai Indians
  c) Delhi Capitals
  d) Sunrisers Hyderabad

• He is particularly famous for:
  a) Defensive batting
  b) Aggressive stroke play ✅
  c) Bowling left-arm spin
  d) Opening in Tests

• Sanju Samson played in the U-19 World Cup in:
  a) 2010
  b) 2012 ✅
  c) 2014
  d) 2016

• Which coach is credited with mentoring Samson early in his career?
  a) Anil Kumble
  b) Tinu Yohannan ✅
  c) Ravi Shastri
  d) Rahul Dravid

• His batting position in most IPL matches:
  a) Opener
  b) Middle order ✅
  c) Tailender
  d) Number 3

• Sanju Samson holds a record for:
  a) Fastest IPL fifty for Rajasthan Royals ✅
  b) Most wickets in IPL
  c) Most sixes in a season
  d) Highest Test average

• Which year did he make his T20I debut for India?
  a) 2014
  b) 2015
  c) 2015 ✅
  d) 2016

• Sanju Samson is known for playing which type of shots?
  a) Classical straight drives
  b) Innovative shots ✅
  c) Defensive cuts
  d) Paddle sweeps only

• Which team did he play for before joining Rajasthan Royals?
  a) Delhi Daredevils ✅
  b) Kings XI Punjab
  c) Chennai Super Kings
  d) Mumbai Indians

• Sanju Samson’s leadership style is often described as:
  a) Conservative
  b) Aggressive and positive ✅
  c) Defensive
  d) Reactive