Sameer Rizvi, a right-handed batsman who was purchased by the Chennai Super Kings franchise for a whopping ₹8.4 crore in the IPL auction last year, has been making headlines for his outspoken statements. Currently playing in the UP T20 League, Rizvi recently revealed in an interview that he is a devout Muslim who finds immense peace and tranquility in his daily prayers. He even went on to say that the serenity he experiences during his prayers surpasses the satisfaction of scoring a century. Rizvi also expressed his admiration for his favorite cricketers, Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, acknowledging the valuable lessons he has learned from them. He admires Dhoni’s composure under pressure and Kohli’s humility despite his superstar status. Rizvi is grateful for the warm reception he received from the Chennai Super Kings team during his IPL stint and expressed his desire to continue playing for them in the future.
