Andre Siddarth is also the upcoming player of domestic cricket in India. He is well known because of his imposing height, good batting style, and maturity at a tender age, and he is already in the limelight after being recruited by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025. Andre, at such a young age of 18 has already been part of Tamil Nadu at various levels and has represented the country at the Under-19 level, showing a case of a long career ahead.
The story of Andre Siddarth is about dedication, effort, and family support, as the youngster had to go through Chennai school cricket to IPL.
Full Name
Andre Siddharth Chandrasekar
Well Known as
Andre Siddarth
Profession
Cricketer (Batsman)
Date of Birth
28 August 2006 (Monday)
Age (as of 2025)
19 Years
Birthplace
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Hometown
Chennai
Nationality
Indian
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Religion
Hindu
Batting Style
Right-handed
Bowling Style
Off-spin
Current Teams
CSK (IPL), Tamil Nadu, India U-19
Andre Siddarth Age, Physical Stats
Andre Siddarth was born on 28 August 2006. In the year 2025, he will be 19 years old. He has a Virgo zodiac sign, Andre has a sporty body, and he is tall at 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm). He has an advantage with his stroke play and fielding through his reach.
Age (2025)
19
Zodiac
Virgo
Height
6’3” (191 cm)
Weight
65 kg (143 lbs)
Chest
40 inches
Waist
32 inches
Biceps
11 inches
Eye Colour
Black
Hair Colour
Black
Andre SiddarthFamily Background
Andre Siddarth was raised and born in Chennai in Tamil Nadu. His father is a doctor (Dr. Chandrasekar) who had helped Andre practice his dream of becoming a cricketer by watching training videos and studying training tactics. Arthi, his mother was also worried since her brother, S. Sharath, although he played domestic cricket with much success of over 8700 first-class knocks, never represented the Indian team.
Father
Dr. Chandrasekar (Doctor)
Mother
Arthi
Maternal Uncle
S. Sharath (Ex-TN Cricketer)
Andre’sEducation
Andre had completed his education in Omega International School in Chennai, where he spent time playing and studying. His cricket career began when he was a schoolboy and with the help of his cricket coaches and school support system he was able to rise to the top.
School
Omega International School, Chennai
College (if any)
Not yet enrolled
Cricket Coach/Mentor
K. Vasudevadas
Andre SiddarthProfessionalCricket Career
Andre Siddarth entered into the field of cricket through school tournaments and after that he entered the under-19 matches at state level.
During 2023, he finally made his major breakthrough when he was picked in the Tamil Nadu Under-19 team.
In 2024, he played an India Under-19 match in the Asia Cup, and played the Cooch Behar Trophy, which Tamil Nadu won.
He started with a first-class debut in October 2024 against Tamil Nadu, where he earned four half-centuries in six innings.
In January the following year (2025), he made his first century in first-class cricket against Chandigarh.
His name was registered in the IPL 2025 Auction and he was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise at 30 lakhs. In the 2025 Tamil Nadu Premier League he was picked up by Lyca Kovai Kings at 8.4 lakhs.
Year
Tournament/Team
Highlights
2023
Tamil Nadu Under-19
Selected for state team
2024
Cooch Behar Trophy
Helped team win tournament
2024
Tamil Nadu Senior Team (Ranji)
Debuted with 4 fifties in 6 innings
2024
U-19 Asia Cup, UAE
Represented India
2025
IPL (CSK)
Bought for ₹30 lakhs
2025
TNPL (Lyca Kovai Kings)
Bought for ₹8.4 lakhs
2025
Buchi Babu Tournament
Represented Tamil Nadu
Andre Siddharth Stats
Category
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
100s
50s
4s
6s
Overall
3
3
57
22
19.00
64.04
0
0
8
0
vs BAN U-19
1
1
20
20
20.00
57.14
0
0
3
0
vs PAK U-19
1
1
15
15
15.00
55.55
0
0
3
0
vs SL U-19
1
1
22
22
22.00
81.48
0
0
2
0
In U.A.E. (Asia)
3
3
57
22
19.00
64.04
0
0
8
0
Interesting Facts About Andre Siddarth
When he learned that he was selected in the IPL, he was having burger in the Wendy?s.
He did not think it was serious until several calls and messages came to him.
Ricki Ponting and Murali Vijay inspired themselves. Ricky Ponting started when she was a child following Vivian Richards.
Under the agency White Leaf Talent Marketing Agency.
He was originally picked up by the Chepauk Super Gillies in the 2024 TNPL Auction at 50,000 rupees.
Andre Siddarth Net Worth
Andre Siddarth is only beginning his working advent. His current net worth is pegged in 2025 approximately at 40-45 lakhs and this is mainly because of his net worth in IPL and TNPL contracts.
Net Worth Table
Source
Earnings (2025)
IPL (Chennai Super Kings)
₹30 lakhs
TNPL (Kovai Kings)
₹8.4 lakhs
Brand Deals/Other
₹2–5 lakhs (estimated)
Total Net Worth
₹40–45 lakhs approx.
SiddarthSocial Media Profile
Siddarth Andre has an Instagram account where he provides training videos, match clips and photos. Up to the year 2025, the player has also become popular with young fans, particularly following his introduction into the IPL.
Social Media Details
Platform
Handle
Followers (approx.)
Instagram
@andresiddarth_official
46.2K+
Recent News and Headlines
August 2025: Andre participated in Tamil Nadu team in the Buchi Babu All-India Tournament.
January 2025: reached his first-class hundred against Chandigarh.
December 2024: Purchased by CSK during the IPL 2025 Auction.
November 2024: Made his U-19 appearance in Asia Cup against India and won the competition in the UAE.
Date
Headline
January 2025
Scored 106 runs in Ranji match against Chandigarh
December 2024
Bought by CSK for ₹30 lakhs in IPL auction
November 2024
Played for India U-19 in Asia Cup, UAE
August 2025
Represented TN in Buchi Babu All-India tournament
Conclusion
Andre Siddarth is a young cricketer who should be on the lookout in the future years. It can be seen that he has been in the game through his roots in cricket, a well-knit support system and the various levels he has been performing on. The IPL 2025 has now become his journey, and this is hardly the start of this tall and talented Chennai cricketer.
