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Sanju Samson to Get Special Treatment Back Home as Kerala Govt Waits for His Permission: Report
Kerala government to hold a civic reception honoring Sanju Samson for his key role in India's T20 World Cup win, celebrated as the tournament's pivotal player.
- Kerala General Education and Labour Minister V. Sivankutty confirmed the Kerala government will organise a civic reception in Thiruvananthapuram to honour Sanju Samson after India’s T20 World Cup win on Sunday.
- Samson produced an unbeaten 97 and successive 89s in knockout matches, earning Player of the Tournament after scoring 321 runs in five matches.
- On Monday , television camera crews descended on Vizhinjam to broadcast neighbours', relatives' and friends' memories as locals recalled Samson's early-bus routine, tap-bathing, fisherfolk roots, and free autorickshaw rides.
- Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed Samson as an inspirational athlete, and V. Sivankutty welcomed him at the airport as fireworks and celebrations continued into the dawn.
- Samson said he may have to travel to New Delhi for victory events and plans to spend two days with his parents if time allows; his strong comeback likely secures a regular India national cricket team spot.
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Sanju Samson to get special treatment back home as Kerala govt waits for his permission: Report
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Sanju Samson set to receive hero's welcome in Trivandrum after T20 World Cup triumph
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