In a delightful pre-match interlude, Suryakumar Yadav turned guardian at Trivandrum Airport, shooing away photographers with ‘Don’t disturb Cheta’ while escorting Sanju Samson. The playful exchange, ahead of India’s fifth T20I clash with New Zealand, has fans buzzing online.
The team arrived Saturday for the series finale at Greenfield Stadium. Kerala’s pride Samson was mobbed by supporters chanting his name upon exit. Paired with captain Yadav, he navigated the excitement as cameras swarmed. SKY’s humorous intervention and hand gesture kept things smooth, with Samson beaming in response.
BCCI’s X post features SKY asking Samson about sensations in ‘God’s Own Country.’ The reply: it’s perpetually special, especially now. This viral gem showcases the lighter side of professional cricket amid intense schedules.
Samson’s inclusion, displacing Shubman Gill for the series and 2026 World Cup, came with expectations. Yet, his four outings yielded meager 10, 6, 0, 24 runs. A near-miss big score in game four amplified scrutiny on his consistency.
Home advantage in Trivandrum might sway selectors to bat him again, given the series win. It’s a high-wire act: success revives hopes; failure dims World Cup prospects. These off-field laughs remind us of the human element fueling on-field battles.