Thiruvananthapuram, March 9 -- Kerala is gearing up to give a thunderous welcome to its cricketing prodigy, Sanju Samson, following India's spectacular triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
The Thiruvananthapuram-born star, whose scintillating performances played a key role in India's victory over New Zealand national cricket team, is set to be honoured in a grand public reception.
The state government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has planned a glittering felicitation in the capital, drawing cricket fans, sports officials, and dignitaries eager to celebrate Samson's journey from local talent to world champion.
His match-winning innings of 89 runs in the final propelled India to a commanding total and eventually a 96-ru...