In form of indian cricket team Descended into the coastal city of Thiruvananthapuram for the fifth and final T20I new zealand The atmosphere on January 31 was a mixture of intense pressure and light-hearted cordiality. While the Men in Blue have already secured the series with a commanding 3-1 lead, the final encounter at the Greenfield International Stadium serves as the final dress rehearsal for them. ICC Men’s T20 World CupIt is going to start in a few weeks from now. Amidst the limelight, one moment at Trivandrum airport won fans’ hearts: T20I captain Suryakumar YadavPlayful “bodyguard” act for local hero sanju samson.
Suryakumar Yadav steps in as bodyguard for Sanju Samson in Trivandrum
Samson’s homecoming in Kerala is always a grand event, but this time, the captain decided to add a touch of wit to the arrival. As the team walked through the sea of cheering fans and cameras at the airport, Suryakumar came face to face with Samson imitating a strict private security officer.
With a mischievous smile, Suriya was heard shouting to the crowd and media personnel, “Please give way, step aside! Don’t disturb Chetta!The use of the word chetta, which affectionately means “elder brother” in Malayalam, sent fans around into a frenzy. Samson, who often carries the weight of expectations as the state’s cricket icon, burst into tears as he walked with his captain towards the team bus with a broad smile. This moment of excitement demonstrated the deep bond within the team, even though the stakes remained high for the final match.
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make way for @IamSanjuSamson 𝗚𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 😉
🎥Friends, don’t forget to watch this joke between Sanju Samson and captain Surya Kumar Yadav.#TeamIndia | #INDvNZ | @IDFCFirstBank | @surya_14kumar pic.twitter.com/zBAFPmZJGk
– BCCI (@BCCI) 30 January 2026
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Samson’s batting form and the race for T20 World Cup 2026
Despite the banter at the airport, the reality of cricket is becoming increasingly stressful for Samson. The Kerala stumper has struggled to find his rhythm in this series and has managed only 40 runs in four innings (10, 6, 0 and 24). His latest dismissal in the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam, where he was out for 24 after opening the season, has intensified the debate over his consistency at the international level.
The timing of this lean patch is particularly sensitive. with Ishan Kishan After showing explosive form and the selection of the T20 World Cup 2026 squad being finalised, Samson’s place in the starting eleven is under question. great spinner Ravichandran Ashwin Recently noted that Samson “can play withfoggy mind“Feeling the heat of competition.
As the series ends in their den, the fifth T20I presents a big opportunity for Samson to silence his critics. For the Indian team management, the Trivandrum clash is less about the series trophy that is already in the bag and more about ensuring that their key players are mentally and technically ready for the global stage.