ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Kerala Shop Owner Gifts Staff Cash Rewards To Celebrate Sanju Samson's Heroics; Video
· Free Press Journal

In a heartwarming gesture of celebration and team spirit, a textile shop owner in Kerala has gone above and beyond to share the joy of India's cricketing triumphs with his employees. After India qualified for the semifinals of ICC T20 World Cup and witnessed Sanju Samson deliver a stellar performance to win the Man of the Match award against West Indies, the owner gifted ₹500 to each staff member working at his store.
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The move, widely appreciated by locals, reflects the deep passion for cricket in Kerala and the way it unites communities and workplaces alike. But the generous owner didn’t stop there. He has pledged further rewards contingent on India’s continued success: if India wins the semifinals with Sanju Samson claiming the Man of the Match award, each staff member will receive ₹1000. Should the team go on to win the finals with Samson again recognized as Man of the Match, the prize will double to ₹2000 per employee.
A textile shop owner in Kerala gifted 500₹ each to the staffs working at his store to share the happiness of India qualifying to semi finals and Sanju Samson winning Man of the Match award
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Staff members expressed delight and surprise at the unexpected windfall, noting that such gestures foster a sense of camaraderie and shared happiness. Social media users have also lauded the owner’s approach, highlighting it as a perfect blend of sports enthusiasm and employee appreciation.