Sanjay Krishnamurthi

American cricketer (born 2003)

Sanjay Krishnamurthi

Personal information

Born|  (2003-06-02) 2 June 2003 (age 22)
Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Batting| Right-handed
Bowling| Slow left arm orthodox
Role| All-rounder
International information
National side|

* United States

ODI debut (cap 35)| 13 September 2021 v Nepal
Last ODI| 18 February 2025 v Oman
T20I debut (cap 45)| 20 February 2025 v Oman
Last T20I| 21 February 2025 v Oman
Domestic team information
Years| Team
2021-present| Bay Blazers (squad no. 57)
2023-present| San Francisco Unicorns (squad no. 69)
Career statistics
| Competition | ODI | T20

|
|

Matches | 6 | 9
Runs scored | 77 | 169
Batting average | 12.83 | 24.14
100s/50s | –/– | –/2
Top score | 49 | 79*
Balls bowled | 42 | –
Wickets | – | –
Bowling average | – | –
5 wickets in innings | – | –
10 wickets in match | – | –
Best bowling | – | –
Catches/stumpings | 3/– | 2/–

Source: Cricinfo, 5 November 2024

Sanjay Prasad Krishnamurthi (born 2 June 2003) is an American cricketer who plays for the United States cricket team.[1][2] In June 2021, he was selected to take part in the Minor League Cricket tournament in the United States following the players' draft.[3] In September 2021, Krishnamurthi was named as a reserve player in the United States' One Day International (ODI) squad for the rescheduled tri-series in Oman.[4] Following an injury to team-mate Aaron Jones, Krishnamurthi was added to the main ODI squad for the tour.[5] He made his ODI debut on 13 September 2021, for the United States against Nepal.[6]

On July 8, 2024, Krishnamurthi made his T20 debut playing for the San Francisco Unicorns against the Los Angeles Knight Riders.[7] On July 22, 2024, Krishnamurthi played a match winning innings of 79* off 42 balls during a chase of 177 against the Washington Freedom. [8][9]

He is currently attending San Jose State University, pursuing a degree in computer science.[10]

## References

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1. ^ "Sanjay Krishnamurthi". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
2. ^ "Minor League Cricket Week 3 Wrap: Chi-town boys fire; Sanjay Krishnamurthi - Bangalore to the Bay". CricBuzz. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
3. ^ "All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft". USA Cricket. June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
4. ^ "Sanjay Krishnamurthi Called Up for USA Tour of Oman". USA Cricket. September 11, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
5. ^ "Phillip and Krishnamurthi called into ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Squad". USA Cricket. September 12, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
6. ^ "37th Match (D/N), Al Amerat, Sep 13 2021, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
7. ^ "San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders: Cricket Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
8. ^ "San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom: Cricket Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
9. ^ Simon, Alex (July 23, 2024). "The SJSU computer science major who just became a sports sensation overnight". SFGATE.
10. ^ "A Spartan Stands at the Top of the Cricket World | SJSU NewsCenter". blogs.sjsu.edu. Retrieved September 10, 2024.

## External links

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* Sanjay Krishnamurthi at ESPNcricinfo

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