Marlon Samuels facts for kids
Samuels playing for Chicago Tornadoes in 2004
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Marlon Nathaniel Samuels
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| Born | 5 February 1981 Kingston, Jamaica |
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| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm off break | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Top-order batsman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Robert Samuels (brother) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 237) | 15 December 2000 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 30 October 2016 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 103) | 4 October 2000 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 14 December 2018 v Bangladesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 7 (previously 52) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 15) | 28 June 2007 v England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 5 August 2018 v Bangladesh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 7 (previously 52) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1996/97–2013/14 | Jamaica | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011/12 | Duronto Rajshahi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Pune Warriors India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012/13 | Melbourne Renegades | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Antigua Hawksbills | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Comilla Victorians | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016/17–2017/18 | Leeward Islands | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Peshawar Zalmi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Delhi Daredevils (squad no. 77) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | St Lucia Stars | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 14 December 2018
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Marlon Nathaniel Samuels (born 5 February 1981) is a former cricket player from Jamaica. He played for the West Indies in all three types of international cricket. He was also a captain for the One Day International (ODI) team.
Marlon was a right-handed batsman who played in the middle of the batting order. He also bowled with his right arm, using an off break style. He was a very important player when the West Indies won the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 and 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournaments. He was even named the best player in the final match of both tournaments. This made him the first and only player to achieve this amazing feat!
Samuels played his first Test match in Australia in 2000. He made his first One Day International (ODI) appearance against Sri Lanka in Nairobi in the same year. In 2013, he was recognized as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year. The West Indies Cricket Board named him the ODI Player of the Year and Cricketer of the Year in 2016. Marlon Samuels officially retired from professional cricket on 4 November 2020.
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About Marlon Samuels
Early Life and Family
Marlon Samuels was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in January 1981. His parents are Philip and Daphne. He grew up with seven brothers and sisters. His older brother, Robert Samuels, also played cricket for the West Indies. Marlon went to Kingston College and later joined the Melbourne Cricket Club.
Playing for Teams
First-Class Cricket Highlights
In 2005, while the West Indies team was touring Australia, Marlon Samuels scored his highest ever first-class score. He made 257 runs in a match against Queensland. This was a record score at that cricket ground! He also showed his skills by taking 5 wickets in the next part of the game.
Playing in Leagues
In 2012, the Bangladesh Cricket Board started a new Twenty20 tournament called the Bangladesh Premier League. Samuels was chosen to play for the Duronto Rajshahi team. He was their top scorer, making 242 runs in 11 games.
Later in 2012, Samuels signed a contract to play for Pune Warriors India in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He also played for the Melbourne Renegades in Australia's Big Bash T20 League in 2012/2013.
Samuels helped the Peshawar Zalmi team win the 2017 Pakistan Super League. He also helped Kowloon Cantons win the 2017 Hong Kong T20 Blitz.
International Cricket Journey
Starting His Career
Marlon Samuels first played for the West Indies in two U19 Cricket World Cups. In his second Test match against Australia in 2000, he scored 60 runs and 46 runs. He scored his first Test century (100 runs) against India in 2002/03. He made 104 runs, which helped the West Indies draw the match.
His first ODI century came in a thrilling final match against India in 2002. He scored an amazing 108 runs without being out, helping the West Indies win the match and the series!
Becoming a Regular Player
In late 2006, Samuels scored his second ODI century against Pakistan. His 100 runs helped the West Indies win the game. A month later, he almost scored another century against India, making a quick 98 runs.
In 2007, Samuels played a key role in a record partnership with Shivnarine Chanderpaul. They scored 175 runs together against England, helping the West Indies win the game. In December 2007, he was named man of the match in a Test against South Africa, where he scored 94 and 40 runs. He also scored his second Test century, making 105 runs in the final match of that series.
Temporary Ban from Bowling
In February 2008, Samuels was temporarily stopped from bowling in international cricket. This was because his bowling action was found to be not quite right. He was suspended from bowling for a period to correct his action.
Returning to Cricket
After his suspension ended in May 2010, Samuels started playing for Jamaica again. He was eager to return to international cricket. In 2011, he was called back to the West Indies squad for a Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Pakistan. He also returned to the Test team and scored a half-century in his first game back.
Golden Years of Success
Samuels continued to shine. In 2012, he scored his third Test century against England. He also had a huge partnership of 204 runs with captain Darren Sammy.
He was named the best player in the final of the 2012 ICC World Twenty20. He scored 78 runs off 56 balls, helping the West Indies win the title. For his great performances in 2012, he was included in the best Test and T20I teams of the year by ESPNcricinfo.
During the 2015 Cricket World Cup, Samuels scored his eighth ODI century. He and Chris Gayle made a record-breaking partnership of 372 runs for the second wicket. This is the highest partnership ever for any wicket in ODI history! In that same match, Chris Gayle also scored the first double century in World Cup history.
Samuels was again named the best player in the final of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20. He scored an unbeaten 85 runs, helping the West Indies win their second World Twenty20 title. He was later named the West Indies' ODI Player of the Year and Cricketer of the Year for 2016.
Bowling Action Cleared
In 2015, Samuels' bowling action was again reported as suspect. He was banned from bowling internationally for 12 months. However, his bowling action was officially cleared by the ICC in February 2017, meaning he could bowl again.
Return in 2017
In August 2017, the West Indies Cricket Board decided to bring Samuels back to the ODI team. He played in the series against England.
Achievements and Contributions
Marlon Samuels has scored seven centuries in Test matches and ten centuries in One Day Internationals. His highest Test score was 260 runs against Bangladesh in November 2012. His highest ODI score was 133 runs (not out) against Zimbabwe in February 2015.
Samuels is featured on a mural at Sabina Park in Jamaica. This mural celebrates the spirit of Jamaican cricket.
Other Activities
In 2020, Marlon Samuels launched his own fragrance called Sextillion. Since 2013, he has also supported charities for the blind in the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica, through the Marlon Samuels Foundation. He hopes to expand his foundation's work to help fight breast cancer in the future. As his cricket career ended, Samuels also started focusing on music. He has released songs on his YouTube channel under the name Icon7.
Records Held
- Marlon Samuels shares the record for the highest individual score in an ICC World T20 final (85 runs) with Kane Williamson. He also holds the record for the highest score in a successful chase in an ICC World T20 final.
- He holds the record for the highest ever ODI partnership for any wicket, along with Chris Gayle. They scored 372 runs together for the second wicket. This is also the highest partnership for any wicket in World Cup history.
See also
In Spanish: Marlon Samuels para niños
