Marlon Samuels Age, Wiki and Bio

Marlon Samuels

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityJamaican
Date of Birth5/02/1981
Age43 years
BirthplaceKingston, Jamaica

Bio/Wiki

Real NameMarlon Nathaniel Samuels
NicknameTota

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 0"
Weight84 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signAquarius
HometownKingston, Jamaica
ReligionChristian
HobbiesReading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
WifeNot Known
Children
DaughterDijona
SonDimitri

Family

FatherPhilip Samuels
MotherDaphne Samuels
Siblings
BrotherRobert Samuels (Former Cricketer)
SisterN/A

Career

International Debut
Test15 December 2000 vs Australia in Adelaide
ODI4 October 2000 vs Sri Lanka in Nairobi
T2028 June 2007 vs England in London
Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey Number#7(West Indies), #7(IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State Team
  • West Indies
  • Antigua Hawksbills
  • Jamaica
  • Pune Warriors
  • St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Nature on fieldAggressive
Likes to play against
  • India
  • Australia
Favourite ShotCut Shot
Records (main ones)
  • Won the Man of the Match award in an ICC T20 World Cup finals twice (2012 & 2016).
  • In 2005, he scored his highest first-class score of 257 runs.
Career Turning PointTour of India in 2002

Favourites

Favourite Cricketer
Batsman
  • Chris Gayle
  • Nasser Hussain
  • Shivnarine Chanderpaul
  • Steve Waugh
  • Sachin Tendulkar
Bowler
  • Michael Holding
Favourite ActressJennifer Lopez
Favourite Musician
  • Demi Lovato
  • Kes The Band
  • Britney Spears
  • Nicole Scherzinger
  • Pitbull
  • Taylor Swift
  • Katy Perry
  • Rihanna
  • Lady Gaga
  • Konshens

Some Lesser Known Facts

Marlon Samuels does not smoke.
Marlon Samuels drinks alcohol.
He was awarded the Man of the Match at the 2012 and 2016 ICC World Twenty20 Finals.
His first Test century at Kolkata in the 2002-03 series against India helped West Indies secure a draw.
During the same tour, he scored his first ODI century at Vijayawada in 2002, sealing the series win with a quick 108 not out off 75 balls.
Nasser Hussain serves as his cricket inspiration.
At 15 years old, he moved out of his house to live independently.
While playing for the Melbourne Renegades in the 2012-13 Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia, he had a confrontation with Shane Warne and sustained an injury from a bouncer by Malinga in the same match.
He adores dogs and owns three pet dogs named Samson, Simba, and Sheba.
His older brother, Robert Samuels, represented West Indies from 1996 to 1997.
He is an avid fan of Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid football club.