Watch: 'I'm from Pakistan, I love you!' — Sanju Samson's hilarious interaction with Pakistani fan after IND vs JPN T20I

A hilarious interaction between Indian cricketer Sanju Samson and a Pakistani fan grabbed attention after India’s one-off T20I against Japan in Sano. The fan first tried to get the attention of Ishan Kishan before turning to Samson with an enthusiastic request.

The fan then told Samson, “I’m from Pakistan, I love you!” Samson responded calmly and explained that he was having his food and would come out later. “The match just ended; give us some time,” Samson told the fan.

The light-hearted exchange soon caught attention online, with the fan agreeing to wait after Samson pointed out where they could meet. The unusual interaction between Samson and the Pakistani fan made for a memorable moment after the match.

Watch the viral interaction video here: 

Pakistani fan tells Sanju Samson 'I'm from Pakistan, I love you!' after IND vs JPN T20I

The fan first called out to Sanju Samson and asked him to call Abhishek Sharma. “Sanju, I love you. Call Abhishek,” he said. The request caught Samson’s attention, but the Indian batter calmly explained that Abhishek was having his food.

“He’s having his food. He’ll come after that. The match just ended; give us some time,” Samson replied. He then pointed towards a particular spot and indicated that they could meet there. The fan agreed to wait at the location.

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The fan then made an unexpected revelation, saying, “I will wait there, but I’m from Pakistan. I love you!” The light-hearted exchange highlighted the admiration Samson received from a fan across the border and quickly became a memorable moment.

How Sanju Samson reacted to the fan's viral 'I love you' greeting

Sanju Samson remained calm and friendly when the Pakistani fan told him, “I’m from Pakistan, I love you!” The Indian batter appeared to enjoy the light-hearted moment after the match.

The fan had earlier asked Samson to call Abhishek Sharma. Samson explained that Abhishek was having his food and would come later, while also asking the fan to give the players some time.

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Samson then pointed towards a spot where the fan could wait to meet them. The fan agreed and repeated his message of love for Samson, making the interaction a memorable moment after the T20I.

Cricket fans react to the viral video as Samson's moment spreads on social media

The video of Sanju Samson’s interaction with the Pakistani fan quickly caught the attention of cricket fans on social media. Many viewers found the exchange funny and wholesome.

Fans also reacted to the fan’s unexpected statement, “I’m from Pakistan, I love you!” Samson’s calm and friendly response added to the light-hearted nature of the moment. Here is how the fans reacted on X:

The video continued to spread online as fans shared their reactions to the unusual interaction. The moment stood out as a memorable scene after India’s T20I against Japan.