Team India keeper-batter Sanju Samson shared a special wish on the occasion of legendary actor Rajinikanth's 75th birthday. He posted a compilation of videos of himself expressing admiration for the superstar on Friday, December 12.Samson has spoken multiple times about how much of a fan he was of Rajinikanth. He wished his favorite movie star in a heartwarming way. Wishing the "SuperNatural Superstar" a happy birthday, the stumper captioned his Instagram post:"Happiest birthday….My SuperNatural Superstar Rajni sir." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostNotably, Rajinikanth invited Sanju Samson to his residence in March 2023. The cricketer revealed that it was his childhood dream to meet the veteran actor.Posting a picture with one of the biggest icons of Indian cinema, Samson wrote on X:"At the age of 7 already being a Super Rajni fan,,I told my parents ..See one day I will go and meet Rajni sir in his house… After 21 years,that day has come when The Thalaivar invited me."On the cricketing front, Samson is part of India's T20I squad for the ongoing five-match home series against South Africa. However, he was benched for the first two games, with the Indian think tank backing Jitesh Sharma for the wicketkeeper's role.The series currently stands level at 1-1. The third T20I is set to be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on Sunday, December 14."I don't think they'll do it now" - South African legend on chances of Sanju Samson playing in IND vs SA 2025 3rd T20IIndia suffered a 51-run defeat to South Africa at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on Thursday, December 11, in the second T20I of the series. The Men in Blue were bundled out for 162 while chasing a 214-run target.Speaking after the match, former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock suggested that India should not drop a player to bring in Sanju Samson after the loss. He reckoned that the hosts should wait for another game before considering making changes to their side.The cricketer-turned-commentator told Cricbuzz:"I don't think they'll do it now as it'll be making too much of a statement. They didn't change when they won, so they've to do the same thing when you lose. One more game and maybe they'll look to change after that."Sanju Samson was dropped from the playing XI after the first two games of India's five-match away T20I series against Australia in October. He did not get a chance to bat in the opening fixture as it ended in a no result due to rain.Batting at No. 3, Samson was dismissed for two off four balls in the second T20I. Overall, he has 995 runs to his name from 43 innings at a strike rate of 147.40.