Abhijith Cheruku 🇮🇳

Originally from India, Cheruku has become a “nomad” of the live circuit, frequently competing in high-stakes festivals across Cambodia, Thailand, and the United States. He first gained significant traction in the Asian market, particularly at the NagaWorld Integrated Resort in Phnom Penh, before successfully transitioning his game to the elite Las Vegas fields. His trajectory in 2025 has seen him evolve from a regional grinder into a world-class competitor recognized by major tours like the WPT and PokerStars APPT.

Cheruku is known for a highly resilient and aggressive tournament strategy. He has demonstrated a particular talent for navigating “short-stack” situations, often utilizing well-timed triple-ups and high-pressure bluffs to stay in contention during the middle stages of championships. His play style is marked by: Exploitative Adjustments: Capable of making disciplined folds against tight ranges while relentlessly attacking capped ranges. ICM Awareness: Showcased elite patience and laddering skills during his WPT World Championship final table run. Versatility: Equally comfortable in the GTO-heavy fields of Las Vegas and the more volatile, exploitative environments of Asian poker festivals.

Cheruku’s recorded career-defining score came in December 2025 at the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship, where he navigated a massive field to finish 6th for $458,135. Beyond his Las Vegas success, Cheruku has been a dominant force on the Asian circuit throughout 2025. His notable results include: WPC (Won Poker Cup) III Cambodia: Secured a major title victory in May 2025. APPT Cambodia Main Event: Finished 31st for $4,724 in May 2025. WPT Prime Cambodia: Deep run in the Championship event, finishing as a top contender. These consistent five and six-figure scores have significantly boosted his poker net worth and established him as one of India’s top-ranked players on the international stage. For a detailed breakdown of all his tournament cashes, you can view the Abhijith Cheruku Hendon Mob Profile. Abhijith Cheruku