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Aditya Sushant is an Indian professional poker player and a pioneering figure in the Indian poker community, widely recognized as the first player from India to win a prestigious World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. Known by the moniker “Sushi,” he has been a dominant force in both domestic Indian festivals and the global tournament circuit for over a decade.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Aditya Sushant has total earnings of $1,173,264. He currently holds a top position on the India All Time Money List. His career-defining achievement occurred in June 2017 at the WSOP in Las Vegas, where he teamed up with fellow Indian pro Nipun Java to win the $1,000 Tag Team No-Limit Hold’em event for $75,319 each, securing India’s historic first gold bracelet.
Sushant has remained highly active throughout 2024 and 2025, continuing to post significant scores on the world stage. In July 2025, he reached the final table of the WSOP $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship, finishing 9th for $29,897. Other major results include a 2nd-place finish in the 2022 Baazi Poker Tour Goa Main Event for $59,532 and an 8th-place finish in the 2017 WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em for $44,255. His consistency across years of competition, including a 216th-place finish in the 2016 WSOP Main Event for $42,285, has solidified his status as one of India’s most decorated professionals.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Chennai, India, Sushant began his professional live tournament career in late 2010. He quickly built a reputation on home soil, earning his first five-figure score within his second tournament at the India Poker Championship in Goa. By 2014, he transitioned to the global stage, winning his first international title at the Rio Daily Deepstacks in Las Vegas. As a mentor and seasoned veteran, he has inspired a new generation of Indian players, frequently traveling between India and major hubs like Las Vegas and Macau to maintain his presence at the highest levels of the game.
Play Style & Strategy
Sushant is known for a highly calculated and aggressive tournament style, particularly excelling in large-field No-Limit Hold’em events. His victory in the WSOP Tag Team event highlighted his tactical brilliance and mental fortitude, as he successfully navigated the intense pressure of a televised final table to secure the win. Strategic observers note his ability to switch gears between disciplined preservation and relentless aggression, a versatility that allows him to thrive in both short-stacked Turbo formats and deep-stack Championship structures. His longevity and consistent final table appearances across different eras of poker demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of modern tournament theory and exploitative play.
