A heartwarming moment between KL Rahul and Sanju Samson during the BCCI Naman Awards on March 15, 2026, has gone viral on social media.
The ceremony, organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, celebrated the performances of Indian cricketers following their successful campaign in the ICC Menβs T20 World Cup. Several star players attended the event as they were honoured for their contributions to Indian cricket.
Sanju Samson hugs KL Rahul after warm gesture
As players walked toward the stage during the ceremony, Rahul was seen applauding enthusiastically for Samson. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter even appeared to give Samson a standing ovation as he approached the stage.
The gesture did not go unnoticed by Samson. In the viral video, the Rajasthan Royals captain pauses momentarily, walks toward Rahul and shares a warm hug with him before heading up to the stage.
KL Rahul calling Sanju samson for a hug as he goes to collect his award π How can someone hate such a pure soul ππ€ pic.twitter.com/1jwwpWvdl5
β π. (@KLfied_) March 15, 2026
The wholesome moment quickly caught the attention of fans online, with many praising the camaraderie between the two Indian cricketers. Supporters described the interaction as one of the most touching highlights from the award ceremony.
Rahul and Samson have shared the dressing room on multiple occasions while representing India and have also faced each other several times in the Indian Premier League. Both players are among the most experienced wicketkeeper-batters in Indian cricket.
The moment perfectly captured the spirit of celebration at the Naman Awards, where players came together to honour the achievements of Indian cricket over the past year.
With the video continuing to circulate online, fans have been appreciating the sportsmanship and respect shown between the two players during the prestigious awards night.
