Thalaivan Sargunam

{{Short description|Indian cricketer (born 1985)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}

{{Use Indian English|date=July 2013}}

{{Infobox cricketer

| name = Thalaivan Sargunam

| image = Casual look of Thalaivan 2014-02-10 00-07.jpg

| fullname = Xavier Thalaivan Sargunam

| country = India

| birth_date= {{Birth date and age|1985|5|15|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India

| batting = Right-handed

| role = Batsman

| club1 = Tamil Nadu

| year1 = 2008–present

| club2 = Sunrisers Hyderabad

| year2 = 2013

|columns=3

| column1 = FC

| matches1 = 7

| runs1 = 102

| bat avg1 = 12.75

| 100s/50s1 = 0/0

| top score1 = 35

| deliveries1 = 60

| wickets1 = 2

| bowl avg1 = 13.50

| fivefor1 = 0

| tenfor1 = 0

| best bowling1 = 2/27

| catches/stumpings1 = 1/–

| column2 = LA

| matches2 = 10

| runs2 = 188

| bat avg2 = 20.88

| 100s/50s2 = 0/2

| top score2 = 65*

| deliveries2 = 30

| wickets2 = 1

| bowl avg2 = 20

| fivefor2 = 0

| tenfor2 = 0

| best bowling2 = 1/17

| catches/stumpings2 = 3/–

| column3 = T20

| matches3 = 8

| runs3 = 113

| bat avg3 = 16.14

| 100s/50s3 = 0/0

| top score3 =29

| deliveries3 = –

| wickets3 = –

| bowl avg3 = –

| fivefor3 = –

| tenfor3 = –

| best bowling3 = –

| catches/stumpings3 = 0/–

| date = 30 April

| year = 2013

| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/319744.html

}}

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'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.