WATCH: Sanju Samson wins hearts with heartwarming gesture at old-age home during Diwali

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has won hearts off the field with a thoughtful gesture during the Diwali festivities. The wicketkeeper-batter visited an old-age home ahead of the festival, where he spent time with elderly residents and participated in a special meal with them.

A video shared by the Sanju Samson Foundation captured the heartwarming moments from his visit. The clip has gained significant traction on social media, offering fans a glimpse of Samson’s activities away from cricket and his efforts to give back to the community.

Sanju Samson serves food to elderly residents during Diwali

In the video shared by the Sanju Samson Foundation, the 31-year-old can be seen serving what appears to be biryani to elderly residents at the old-age home. He also interacted with them and posed for photographs, making the festive occasion special for those present. The clip was posted a day before Diwali and quickly caught the attention of fans. It has crossed four million views, with Samson receiving praise for taking time out to share the festive spirit with the elderly residents.

Samson’s visit was part of the wider community work his foundation, established in 2023, undertakes. The organisation focuses on empowering young people through sports, supporting underprivileged communities and creating opportunities for aspiring athletes. Its initiatives include supporting emerging sporting talent, organising blood donation drives and providing educational assistance.

Here’s the video:

The human being in Sanju Samson ❤️

For a cricketer who has earned a massive fan following through his performances for India and the IPL, moments like these remind people that an athlete’s influence extends far beyond the boundary ropes. Serving food is a simple act, but when it… pic.twitter.com/tvSDULeKW4

— Deepu (@deepu_drops) November 7, 2026

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Samson recently featured in India’s T20I series against New Zealand

The heartwarming gesture came shortly after Samson returned from India’s five-match T20I series against New Zealand. The wicketkeeper-batter finished the series with 107 runs, with his best performance coming in the opening match, where he smashed 67 off just 33 deliveries.

However, Samson struggled to maintain that form in the remaining four matches, scoring 14, 18, four and four. India won the first three games before New Zealand claimed the final two matches to finish the series 3-2. Samson was not included in India’s ODI squad for the ongoing tour.

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