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Sanju Samson and KL Rahul’s Malayalam tea banter delights fans in New Zealand
A light‑hearted Malayalam exchange over tea between Sanju Samson and KL Rahul went viral as the Indian team landed in Christchurch.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Indian cricket team touched down in Christchurch ahead of its 42‑day New Zealand tour, and the BCCI posted a video of the arrival. In the clip, Sanju Samson asks for tea, prompting KL Rahul to reply in Malayalam, “Oru chai chetta,” meaning “One tea, brother.” Samson then play‑acted a tea vendor, shouting “Chaya, chaya, chaye!” The spontaneous banter was highlighted by Gulf News as a showcase of the duo’s friendship.
India’s itinerary includes five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests, with the T20I series kicking off on 22 October in Christchurch. Samson is part of the T20I squad, while Rahul travelled with the side for the later stages of the tour.
Key facts
- Sanju Samson and KL Rahul exchanged a Malayalam tea request after arriving in Christchurch. (gulfnews.com)
- The Indian tour of New Zealand spans 42 days with five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. (gulfnews.com)
- The T20I series begins on 22 October in Christchurch. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “'Chai, chai': Sanju Samson and KL Rahul's hilarious Malayalam exchange steals the show in New Zealand”
