Sanju Samson received a grand welcome upon arriving in his hometown in Kerala after India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory on Monday, March 9. In a video shared on social media, the 31-year-old was greeted with loud cheers from fans as he stepped out of the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
The cricketer appeared cheerful and relaxed, smiling as he walked out while wearing a black T-shirt. Watch the video here:
The Return of World Cup Hero🦸
Fans and media throngs to welcome Sanju Samson back to his hometown, Thiruvananthapuram! pic.twitter.com/cU6MIlMbHO
— Deepu (@deepu_drops) March 9, 2026
Sanju Samson was named Player of the Tournament after ending as India’s top run-scorer within the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The correct-handed batter produced an excellent knock of 89 off 46 balls against Latest Zealand in the ultimate in Ahmedabad.
Earlier within the tournament, he had also delivered crucial performances, scoring 97* (50) against the West Indies within the virtual quarterfinal in Kolkata and 89 (42) against England within the semifinal in Mumbai. Overall, Samson amassed 321 runs in five innings at a powerful strike rate of 199.37.
“Setbacks Made Me Stronger”: Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson expressed gratitude for having the ability to contribute to Team India’s success within the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, especially after making a robust comeback from a series of failures against Latest Zealand earlier this yr within the T20Is. While subtly referring to himself as an alchemist for turning setbacks into success, he told ANI:
“I’m trained to take a look at situations in a positive manner from my childhood days. I generally feel that every one the pain, all of the setbacks have made me much stronger, and that’s the only reason why I could do what I did. I feel that every one the pain, setbacks, and disappointments in life and in my profession, if used positively, may be an ideal strength in your life. That’s what happened, and I’m very grateful.”
“It was like a dream. I used to be courageous enough to have this dream. I would like to win it for my country. I would like to contribute in such a way that it becomes what it’s now. I’m very glad and feeling very blessed.”
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