Sajeevan Sajana Age, Wiki and Bio

Sajeevan Sajana

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/01/1995
Age30 years
BirthplaceMananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala

Bio/Wiki

Other NameSajana Johnson
CasteKurichya

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Government Vocational Higher Secondary High School, Mananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala
  • Government residential school, Pookode, Kerala (Class 6 to 10)
College/UniversitySree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur, Kerala
Educational QualificationsGraduated in Political Science

Personal Life

Zodiac SignCapricorn
HometownMananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala

Family

FatherSajeevan (autorickshaw driver)
MotherSarada (panchayat ward councillor)

Career

ProfessionCricketer (All-rounder)
International Debut
FormatT20
Date28 April 2024
OpponentBangladesh Women
VenueSylhet
Jersey Numbers
National Team#44 (India women's national cricket team)
Domestic Team#04 (Mumbai Indians)
Domestic Teams
  • Kerala
  • Mumbai Indians
  • South Zone
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm off-break
Awards
  • Catch of the season (WPL 2024)
  • KCA Women cricketer of the year award (2015, 2017)
Notable Performances
  • Made her List A debut for Kerala against Andhra on 9 November 2012.
  • Debuted in T20 for Kerala on 18 December 2011.
  • Played first-class for South Zone starting 1 March 2017.
  • Led Kerala to win the U-23 national T20 championship in 2018 with an unbeaten 24 runs in the final.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sajana excelled in multiple sports during her school years, including basketball, volleyball, and javelin throw.
Her cricket career was inspired by her physical education teacher in the 11th standard.
She faced personal challenges during the 2018 floods in Kerala, which she overcame to play in the Women’s Challenger Trophy.
Sajana's cricket kit was transported by police boats to ensure she could join her team during adversities.
In December 2023, she was acquired by Mumbai Indians for ₹15 lakhs for the Women's Premier League.
Collaborated with Puma as a brand ambassador in 2024.