Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Marlon Nathaniel Samuels |
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Nickname | Tota |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 6' 0" |
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Weight | 84 kg |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
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Hometown | Kingston, Jamaica |
Religion | Christian |
Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||
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Wife | Not Known | ||||
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Family
Father | Philip Samuels | ||||
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Mother | Daphne Samuels | ||||
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Career
International Debut |
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Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||||
Jersey Number | #7(West Indies), #7(IPL, County Cricket) | ||||||
Domestic/State Team |
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Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
Likes to play against |
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Favourite Shot | Cut Shot | ||||||
Records (main ones) |
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Career Turning Point | Tour of India in 2002 |
Favourites
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Favourite Actress | Jennifer Lopez | ||||
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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. |