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Business Aajkal, Thiruvananthapuram, 02 March 2026: Following his historic unbeaten 97 against the West Indies cricket team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, congratulatory messages poured in for Kerala’s pride, Sanju Samson.
Statewide Praise
Leaders cutting across political lines, along with prominent personalities, took to social media to share Samson’s pictures and match videos, celebrating his match-winning performance that powered India into the semifinals.
Among the first to congratulate him was Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
In his message, Vijayan wrote:
“Our land has a special strength — no one can bring it down. May he go on to achieve even greater milestones for the country. Heartfelt congratulations to Sanju Samson!”
A Moment of Pride for Kerala
Samson, often described as Kerala’s “local lad,” has long enjoyed strong support from his home state. His knock not only silenced critics but also sparked widespread celebrations across Kerala, where cricket fans hailed his resilience and composure under pressure.
With India now heading into the semifinal against England, the spotlight firmly remains on Samson — and his home state will be cheering louder than ever.