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VIDEO | PTI EXCLUSIVE: Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor), speaking about Indian cricketer Sanju Samson, says, "I feel tremendous pride. I first met him when he was 14, a young club cricketer with a big smile and immense talent, already excelling in both wicketkeeping and batting. I had told him, somewhat patronisingly, that he would be the next Dhoni. Years later, Gautam Gambhir corrected me, saying he does not need to be the next Dhoni, he will be the one and only Sanju Samson, and that is exactly what he has become."
He adds, "He has been a terrific success, quiet, modest, unpretentious, and an effective leader. He led Rajasthan Royals very well for years. More importantly, he has brought stability and anchoring at the top of the order for India. Even during his difficult phases, I always felt that if he composed himself, his core talent would come through. When I saw him in that match against Zimbabwe, I could tell from the start that he was in form that day."
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