[WATCH] Team India Star Gets Grand Reception In Hometown After T20 World Cup 2026 Victory

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 dressed in 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 finishing as India’s top run-scorer in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The right-handed batter produced a brilliant knock of 89 off 46 balls against New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad.

Earlier in the tournament, he had also delivered crucial performances, scoring 97* (50) against the West Indies in the virtual quarterfinal in Kolkata and 89 (42) against England in the semifinal in Mumbai. Overall, Samson amassed 321 runs in five innings at an impressive strike rate of 199.37.

“Setbacks Made Me Stronger”: Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson expressed gratitude for being able to contribute to Team India’s success in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, especially after making a strong comeback from a series of failures against New Zealand earlier this year in the T20Is. While subtly referring to himself as an alchemist for turning setbacks into success, he told ANI:

“I am trained to look at situations in a positive manner from my childhood days. I generally feel that all the pain, all the setbacks have made me much stronger, and that is the only reason why I could do what I did. I feel that all the pain, setbacks, and disappointments in life and in my career, if used positively, can be a great strength in your life. That’s what happened, and I’m very grateful.”

“It was like a dream. I was courageous enough to have this dream. I want to win it for my country. I want to contribute in such a way that it becomes what it is now. I am very happy and feeling very blessed.”

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