Zehran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist, was elected as New York City’s mayor on Tuesday, and a campaign video highlighting his speech has gone viral on social media, drawing attention from fans including former Pakistani cricketer and commentator Rameez Raja.
In the video, Mamdani addresses his campaign team, quoting Rameez Raja’s famous line, “To snatch defeat from the jaws of victory,” to motivate his colleagues and emphasize perseverance in challenging times.
Rameez Raja shared the viral video on the microblogging platform X, congratulating Mamdani and praising his commentary skills. “Congratulations, Mr. Mamdani. Thank you for your love of commentary. You played straight with the bat and exposed those who do not play cricket. Very proud of you,” he wrote.
The video and Rameez Raja’s endorsement have sparked renewed interest in Mamdani’s campaign style and his unique way of connecting sports metaphors with politics.
