Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Kerala cricketer Sanju Samson on March 20, 2026, calling him the “greatest product of Vizhinjam,” his fishing community hometown, for his stellar T20 World Cup performances.
Tharoor’s Tribute
In an ANI interview, Tharoor said, “Today, we have a big port in Vizhinjam, but the greatest export, the greatest product of Vizhinjam, is still Sanju Samson.” He lauded Samson’s modesty, focus, and leadership, having known him since age 14.
Samson’s World Cup Feats
Samson scored 321 runs in 5 innings (avg 80.25, SR 199.37), third-highest overall, surpassing Virat Kohli’s 319 (2014). Crucial knocks in knockouts against West Indies, England, and final vs New Zealand turned him into Kerala’s sporting icon.
Community Pride
Vizhinjam celebrated with festivities; Tharoor hopes for Samson’s ODI/Test return, describing his batting as “poetry in motion.”
