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Suryakumar Yadav's Banter with Sanju Samson Lights Up India's Arrival in Kerala

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav brought humor to the team's arrival in Thiruvananthapuram by playfully teasing local star Sanju Samson in front of fans. The team later visited the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to offer prayers ahead of the series finale. India will face New Zealand in the fifth T20I, which holds special significance for Samson playing at his home venue. Having already won the series, India will look to secure another victory before shifting focus to the upcoming home World Cup.

Key Points: SKY's Banter with Samson as India Team Visits Temple Before 5th T20I

  • Playful airport banter between captain and local star
  • Team visited Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  • Final T20I at Samson's home ground
  • India have already sealed the series
  • Security heightened for team's temple visit
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SKY's playful banter with Sanju Samson lights up India's arrival in Thiruvananthapuram as players offer prayers at Padmanabhanswamy Temple

Suryakumar Yadav playfully teased Sanju Samson upon India's arrival in Thiruvananthapuram. The team visited a temple before the final T20I vs New Zealand.

"Make way, please, don't disturb Chetta. No photos. - Suryakumar Yadav"

Thiruvananthapuram, January 30

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav brought a touch of humour to the team's arrival in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday morning, playfully teasing Sanju Samson as the squad landed in the Kerala capital ahead of the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand.

With Samson returning to his home ground, a large number of fans gathered at the airport to catch a glimpse of the local star. Amid the excitement, Suryakumar ensured the focus remained firmly on his teammate, engaging in a light-hearted exchange that quickly caught attention. As the duo made their way through the crowd, the Indian skipper jokingly urged fans and security personnel to step aside, saying, "Make way, please, don't disturb Chetta. No photos," leaving those around smiling, according to a video posted by BCCI on X.

The banter continued as Suryakumar asked Samson how it felt after "landing in God's own country." The wicketkeeper-batter replied with a smile, "Feeling great, feels always great, but this time it is very special," reflecting the emotional significance of featuring in an international match at his home venue.

India will take on New Zealand in the fifth T20I of the series at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday, January 31. The match is expected to draw a packed crowd, with fans eager to cheer for Samson and the Indian side as the series concludes.

After the arrival, members of the Indian team visited Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram to offer prayers. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, vice-captain Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, fielding coach T Dilip, along with other support staff, were present during the visit.

Security was heightened at the temple premises, with police personnel deployed to manage the arrangements. Temple officials also interacted with the players and posed for photographs.

India have already won the series with three wins in the first three matches and will try to finish the series with another victory before they start their campaign for the home World Cup starting 7 February.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Thiruvananthapuram, the energy there for cricket is incredible. So happy for Sanju Samson to get to play an international match at his home ground. The temple visit shows the team's humility and connection to our culture. Well done, boys!
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Priya S
"Make way, don't disturb Chetta" 😂😂 SKY is such a fun captain! Love this relaxed atmosphere in the team. Hope Sanju gets a chance to play tomorrow and makes a big score in front of his home crowd. The series is already won, so perfect time to experiment.
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Rohit P
Respect for visiting the temple. It's important to stay grounded. On a cricketing note, while the banter is fun, I hope the management gives consistent chances to players like Samson. He has immense talent but needs a long rope to settle in the team.
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Karthik V
The video was lovely to watch. You can see the genuine camaraderie. Kerala's passion for Sanju is unmatched. Hope the stadium is a sea of blue tomorrow! Let's finish the series on a high note before the T20 World Cup.
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Michael C
Interesting cultural insight. The blend of modern sport with traditional practices like temple visits is quite unique to India. SKY seems to be handling captaincy with a good mix of seriousness and fun. Good signs for the future.

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