NEW YORK – Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected Asian-origin Democratic Socialist Mayor of New York City, has revealed his admiration for former Pakistani cricketer and commentator Rameez Raja.
The 34-year-old mayor, who won the election on Tuesday, became the subject of a viral video in which he addresses his campaign team, quoting Raja’s famous commentary line: “To snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.”
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Rameez Raja reshared the clip on X (formerly Twitter), congratulating Mamdani and expressing pride in his admiration for cricket commentary. Raja wrote: “Many congratulations, Mr. Mamdani, and thank you for being a fan of commentary. You played with a straight bat and exposed those who don’t play cricket. Very proud of you!”
The exchange has delighted cricket fans and social media users, highlighting Mamdani’s connection to cricket and its cultural impact beyond Pakistan.
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