Sanju Samson Shocks Everyone by Donating Entire KCL Salary After Title Win — You Won’t Believe Who He Gave It To!

Indian wicket-keeper Sanju Samson was the most expensive player at the auction, as the Kochi Blue Tigers spent half of their purse money (₹50 lakh) to acquire him. In return, Samson ensured he brought his peak form and contributed runs with the bat as KBT went on to win the title.

Amid the title-winning triumph, he shocked everyone by donating his entire salary of ₹26.8 lakh to the support staff, coaches, and his teammates. The Blue Tigers won the finals in a one-sided manner, securing victory by 75 runs. Throughout the season, the Tigers lost only two matches and went on to claim their maiden title under Saly, the elder brother of Sanju Samson.

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Sanju Delivers Big in Limited Games with 368 Runs and a Blazing Century

Despite playing limited matches in the season, Sanju lived up to every expectation. He scored 368 runs at a massive strike rate of 186, with four consecutive fifties and a century to his name. His match-winning hundred helped the team chase down a record total in KCL 2025.

Sanju Samson became one of the league's most important players. His act of giving his whole KCL salary to coaches and teammates demonstrates his devotion to the team and his goal of developing Kerala's cricket talent.

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Samson's Selfless Gesture Inspires Kerala’s Rising Cricket Talent

Being the only cricketer from Kerala in the last decade to represent India in limited-overs formats, this selfless act by Samson is sure to inspire aspiring players from the state.. The 2025 KCL season has already unearthed several promising talents, many of whom will now be under the watchful eyes of IPL scouts..

Meanwhile, Sanju Samson has rejoined the Indian squad for the continental cup, as India gears up to face the UAE in their campaign opener on September 10th.

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