Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala cricketer Sanju Samson, 23, announced yesterday that he is set to marry his college classmate in December.

The wicketkeeper-batsman made the announcement on social media. Posting his photo with his fiancee Charu, he wrote: "11:11 pm on 22nd August 2013 it was when I sent a Hi to her. From that day till now, almost 5 years I have waited to put a picture with her, and tell the world that I am in love with this special girl. We spent time together, but couldn't walk together publicly... But from today we can. Thanks a lot to both of our parents for agreeing to this happily. Feeling and always felt really happy and blessed to have someone special like you with me CHARU. I would request everyone to bless us from your heart and greet us with a smile...!! #officiallytogether #CHANJU."