Who is T Natarajan? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

T Natarajan, lovingly called the 'Mustafizur Rahman' of Tamil Nadu because of his left-arm medium pace bowling style and technique being similar to the Bangladeshi stalwart, is a typical case of the 'rags to riches' story. Coming from a poverty-stricken background, he wasn't meant to be a cricketer in the first place, but a friend's advice and then relentless hard work led him to the gates of the IPL, which gave him everything he could ever ask for. He has established a formidable reputation in the tournament with his deadly yorkers and off-cutters. His most successful season in IPL came in 2024, where he claimed 19 wickets in 14 matches.

T Natarajan Biography

T Natarajan was born on 4th April 1991, in Salem, Tamil Nadu. He actually belongs to a small village near Salem named Chinnappampatti, where he spent most of his childhood. He used to play tennis ball cricket when he was little, and was very good at bowling, which caught his friend Jayprakash's eye. He convinced him to pursue cricket professionally and move to Chennai for the same. He did exactly that, and the rest is history. He did his schooling at a local Government School and graduated from AVS College of Arts and Science in Tamil Nadu with an MBA degree.

T Natarajan Religion & Caste

T Natarajan is known to practice Hinduism since his social media accounts have photos of him visiting temples and seeking blessings. As far as his caste is concerned, there is no information on this aspect of his life.

T Natarajan Family

T Natarajan comes from a financially weak family, and they didn't have enough money for him to pursue a cricket career. His family consists of him, his two parents, a brother, and three sisters.

T Natarajan Father

T Natarajan father, S. Thangarasu, was a mill worker who had a tough job to support a family of seven people on a menial wage. However, once Natarajan became a successful cricketer, he retired from work and is now living a comfortable life.

T Natarajan Mother

T Natarajan mother, Shantha, ran a roadside snack stall to support the finances of the household. With her son becoming a celebrated cricketer, her sacrifices git the result they intended.

T Natarajan Brother

T Natarajan has four siblings, and out of those four, one is a brother. However, no information is available on him, not even his name or any personal details.

T Natarajan Sister

T Natarajan has three sisters, all of them younger than him. Unfortunately, nothing is mentioned about their personal details in any official records or verified sources.

T Natarajan Instagram

T Natarajan has an Instagram account under the handle @natarajan_jayaprakash, where he has more than 1.4k followers. He regularly posts photos and updates of his personal and professional life on the platform.

T Natarajan Twitter

T Natarajan also has an X (formerly known as Twitter) account under the handle @Natarajan_91, where he has more than 695k followers. He frequently shares his thoughts and opinions, along with glimpses of his cricketing journey on the platform.

T Natarajan Facebook

T Natarajan doesn't seem to have a Facebook account, as no verified account appears when you search his name on the platform. Even if he has an account on the platform, it's under a publicly unknown handle.

T Natarajan Jersey Number

T Natarajan has donned the 4-number jersey for India in international matches across formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is) as well as for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025. However, he has been spotted sporting the 44-number jersey in the previous editions of the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

T Natarajan Relationships

T Natarajan is married to Pavithra Natarajan, and the couple also has a daughter together named Hanvika. The couple had known each other for a long time and decided to tie the knot in 2018. Their daughter was born in 2020, frequently featured on his social media as the “little angel."

T Natarajan Wife

T Natarajan wife is Pavithra Natarajan, they met when they were in school. They both dated for a long time before deciding to get married. She plays the role of a constant support system in his life.

T Natarajan Net Worth & Salary

T Natarajan is quite a famous cricketer, mostly because of his IPL exploits. He has earned a total of ₹12.6 cr from IPL alone over the years. However, he doesn't have a Central Contract with the BCCI. But he has played some international matches for India, which has earned him almost ₹ 39 lakh. He also has many brand deals and endorsements to his name, but the exact worth of these deals is unknown. Therefore, T Natarajan net worth roughly comes to around ₹14 crore (≈ $1.7 million).

T Natarajan Career

T Natarajan career in international cricket started simultaneously across formats. He became the first Indian to make his all-format debut in a single series. He first made an appearance in the ODI match against Australia at Canberra on 2nd December 2020. He then made his T20I debut on 4th December 2020. He finally played his first Test on 15 January 2021. He is currently playing in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) for the IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans.

International Career

T Natarajan has taken just 3 wickets from 2 Test innings (1 match) at an average of 39.66 with a best figure of 3/78. He also has an economy of 3.10 in the format. In ODIs, he has taken 3 wickets from 2 matches at an average of 47.66 with a top figure of 2/70 and an economy of 7.15. Moreover, from 4 T20Is, he has claimed 7 scalps at an average of 17.42 with a best performance of 3/30 and an economy of 7.62.

IPL Career

T Natarajan has been a constant feature of IPL since 2017, but he got to play his first match in the tournament only in 2020. He has played a total of 63 matches since then and claimed 67 wickets at an average of 30.11 with a best bowling performance of 4/19. He also has a decent economy of 8.93 and a 4-wicket haul in the tournament.

T Natarajan Achievements & Awards

T Natarajan has had a phenomenal career so far, especially in the IPL. He was bought by the Kings XI Punjab in 2017 for ₹3 cr - the then-highest price for an uncapped player. In 2020, he made his T20I debut against Australia and emerged as the highest wicket-taker (6 wickets) in the series. In an epic gesture, Hardik Pandya passed the Man of the Series trophy to him, highlighting his role in the series win. In the same tour, he became the first Indian player to debut in all formats in the same series. In 2025, he was bought by the Delhi Capitals for ₹10.75 cr - the highest price of his career.