Satyanarayana Raju is a 25-year-old right-arm fast bowler from Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India. He gained prominence through his impressive performances in domestic cricket, notably during the 2024 Andhra Premier League, where he secured eight wickets in seven matches with an economy rate of 6.15.
His domestic success continued in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, where he was among the top wicket-takers for Andhra Pradesh, claiming 16 wickets across six matches. These performances earned him a contract with the Mumbai Indians in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction for ₹30 lakh.
In his IPL debut, Raju made an immediate impact by delivering a notably slow ball that surprised batsman Jos Buttler, sparking discussions about the slowest deliveries in IPL history. His potential was further recognized when Mumbai Indians’ captain, Rohit Sharma, shared an encouraging moment with him before a match, inspiring the young bowler.
Beyond cricket, the name “Satyanarayana Raju” is associated with other notable individuals, such as Alluri Venkata Sathyanarayana Raju, an industrialist and founder chairman of Nagarjuna Construction Company Ltd., who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2010 for his contributions to trade and industry.
However, the cricketer Satyanarayana Raju is distinct and recognized for his emerging talent and contributions to Indian cricket.