Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's heart-winning gesture to "Humara Sanju kidhar hai" from India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI, goes viral

Suryakumar Yadav (Image source: Twitter)

Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian cricketer, has made headlines by signing a heart symbol after fans raised slogans of "Where is our Sanju Samson" during the India vs Sri Lanka match at Thiruvananthapuram. The incident occurred during the second innings of the match when Yadav was fielding on the boundary line. The heart sign has been seen interpreted as a gesture of support for his fellow teammate, Sanju Samson.

Samson, who is considered one of the most promising young players in Indian cricket, was not included in the 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which led to disappointment among fans. The crowd at the stadium began to chant for Samson, saying, “Humara Sanju kidhar hai, humara Sanju?”

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Surya kumar Yadav winning #SanjuSamson Fans hearts 😍😍#sky #INDvSL #BCCI #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/uGsJR14Zv6

— Rohit (@___Invisible_1) January 16, 2023

In response, Yadav, who was fielding, was seen signing the heart symbol and pointing towards the stands, which was interpreted as a message of support for Samson. The gesture was well received by the fans, and the crowd began to chant the name of both players, showing their appreciation for the camaraderie between the teammates.

The incident has received a lot of attention on social media, with many cricket fans praising Yadav for his gesture of support for his fellow teammate. Some have also called for the inclusion of Samson in the team in the upcoming matches.

It's worth mentioning that Suryakumar Yadav has been in fantastic form in the recent past and has been making a strong case for himself to be included in the national team for all formats. The incident shows the spirit of sportsmanship and team spirit among the players.

In the match, India won by 317 runs, recording the highest-ever victory margin in a one-day international. Virat Kohli was the star of the match, scoring an unbeaten 166 runs.