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Sanju Samson felicitated by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan after T20 WC win

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Sanju Samson Felicitated By Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan After T20 WC Win

By IANS News March 17, 2026 • 17:14 PM View: 136

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan honoured India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who played a pivotal role in India’s triumphant campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup earlier this month.

Vijayan hosted the World Cup champion at his official residence, Cliff House, on Monday (March 16), to acknowledge his achievements.

The 31-year-old Samson came dressed in traditional attire for the ceremony, during which Vijayan handed him a commemorative memento bearing the message, “We salute Sanju Viswanath Samson.”

TAGS Sanju Samson Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan T20 WC Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan ICC Men T20 World Cup World Cup Cliff House Sanju Viswanath Samson West Indies Ishan Kishan Abhishek Sharma Indian Premier League

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