Sanju Samson is undoubtedly one of the most loved cricketers in India, and the affection he receives from fans is something special.
Whether he is playing for India or in the IPL, the Kerala wicketkeeper batter enjoys enormous support, with fans celebrating his success and standing by him during difficult times.
And as Sanju celebrated his 32nd birthday on Wednesday, November 11, Chennai Super Kings made the occasion even more special with a heartfelt message.
The five time IPL champions shared a beautiful birthday tribute on social media, calling him their beloved “Namma Chettan”.
In their message, CSK expressed their love for Sanju, saying they would celebrate him today, tomorrow and always, with all their Yellove and whistles.
The franchise also shared a special birthday graphic featuring Sanju in the famous yellow jersey.
The word 'Chettan' means elder brother in Malayalam, while 'Namma' means 'our' in Tamil.
Together, 'Namma Chettan' beautifully captures the affection Chennai Super Kings and their supporters have for the Kerala cricketer.
A special video tribute
But CSK had another surprise for Sanju.
The franchise also shared a birthday video with an emotional message about his journey and the love he has received in Chennai.
“Anbuden welcomed you. Yellove embraced you. And you've made it home,” CSK wrote alongside the video.
The message carries a beautiful meaning.
