Thalaivan Sargunam

Thalaivan Sargunam is an Indian cricketer and former captain of Indian Universities cricket team, Primarily recognized as a right-handed opening batsman. Thalaivan has showcased his talents in the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing teams such as Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Hailing from Tamil Nadu, he is esteemed as one of the most explosive batsmen from the region.

Thalaivan Sargunam

Personal information
Full name	Xavier Thalaivan Sargunam
Born	(1985-05-15) 15 May 1985 (age 40) Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India
Batting	Right-handed
Role	Batsman
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2008–present	Tamil Nadu
2013	Sunrisers Hyderabad
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20 Matches 7 10 8 Runs scored 102 188 113 Batting average 12.75 20.88 16.14 100s/50s 0/0 0/2 0/0 Top score 35 65* 29 Balls bowled 60 30 – Wickets 2 1 – Bowling average 13.50 20 – 5 wickets in innings 0 0 – 10 wickets in match 0 0 – Best bowling 2/27 1/17 – Catches/stumpings 1/– 3/– 0/–
Source: , 30 April 2013

Thalaivan's cricketing achievements include holding the distinction of being the sole triple centurion against the formidable Chemplast team in the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) first division league. Furthermore, he has been a pivotal member of three Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) championship-winning squads from 2016 to 2018.

Beyond his on-field exploits, Thalaivan has ventured into cricket administration, currently serving as a selector for prestigious tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy, Deodhar Trophy, and Duleep Trophy, spanning the period of 2023 to 2025. His multifaceted involvement in various aspects of cricket underscores his significant impact on the sport both as a player and as an administrator.

External links

• espncricinfo profile
• unbeaten-triple-century-by-sargunam
• duleep-trophy-squads
• Ranji Trophy: Thalaivan Sargunam
• TOI Profile: THALAIVAN SARGUNAM