Senuran Muthusamy

Senuran Muthusamy
Nationality: South Africa
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Date of Birth: 1994-02-22 Age: 31

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Senuran Muthusamy is a South African cricketer hailing from Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Known for his versatility and all-round skills, Muthusamy has emerged as a prominent player for both his domestic team, the Dolphins, and the national squad.

Born in 1994, Muthusamy is a part of the Born Free generation, a term used to describe South Africans who were born after the country transitioned to democracy in 1994.
Growing up in a time of equal opportunities, Muthusamy enjoyed access to quality coaching and facilities, which helped him hone his cricketing skills from an early age.
He attended Clifton, an independent school in Durban, where he showcased his talent by representing various provincial school teams from under-11s to under-19s.

Initially, Muthusamy did not perceive cricket as a potential career path.
Instead, he pursued a degree in media and marketing as an alternative option.
However, his passion and talent for the game eventually led him to focus on cricket, and he made his debut for the Dolphins in the 2016-17 season.
Inspired by the legendary Kumar Sangakkara, Muthusamy excelled in his batting performances.
Nevertheless, he gradually started refining his left-arm spin bowling, which eventually became his primary focus.

The breakthrough season for Muthusamy arrived in the summer of 2017-18.
During a match against the Knights, he opened the batting and scored a career-best 181 runs.
In a strategic move, he then moved down the order to concentrate on his bowling skills.
This decision paid off, as Muthusamy finished the season as the second-highest wicket-taker for the Dolphins, claiming 33 wickets at an average of 26.54.
His exceptional performances earned him recognition not only within the Dolphins team but also at the franchise's awards ceremony, where he was honored with four prizes, including Player of the Year.

Muthusamy's consistent performances did not go unnoticed by the national selectors.
In 2018, he was invited to South Africa's annual spin camp in India and later represented the South African A side on their tour to the country in preparation for the senior team's visit.
In September-October 2019, his hard work paid off when Muthusamy was called up to the national Test squad.
He made his Test debut against India in Visakhapatnam, with his wicket of Virat Kohli being a memorable moment in his career.

As a cricketer, Muthusamy may not be known for extravagant turn on the ball, but he is admired for his consistency and craftiness.
He possesses all the qualities of a valuable all-rounder, contributing with both the bat and the ball.
With his dedication, talent, and the experience gained from domestic and international matches, Muthusamy has the potential to become an integral part of South Africa's cricketing future.

Senuran Muthusamy is a talented and versatile cricketer from South Africa.
From a young age, he showcased his skills and benefited from quality coaching.
His hard work and commitment to the game have allowed him to rise through the ranks, becoming a key player for the Dolphins and earning a spot in the national Test squad.
With his consistent performances and all-round abilities, Muthusamy is a player to watch out for in the cricketing world.

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	50s	6s	4s
ODI	20	19	3	399	70	21.00	472	84.53	2	6	31
T20	54	47	15	603	60	12.83	522	115.52	1	26	32
FC	4	7	3	175	70	25.00	402	43.53	1	2	15
List A	3	3	1	132	70	44.00	158	83.54	2	2	10

Format	Mat	Inns	Wkts	Runs	Overs	Ave	Econ	Wide	NoBall	4w
ODI	25	25	24	780	155.5	32.50	5.02	14	0	0
T20	56	49	37	1000	143.1	27.03	6.99	19	0	1
FC	4	6	7	245	61.3	35.00	4.00	1	6	1
List A	4	4	6	155	37	25.83	4.19	2	0	0

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