Malappuram, June 15 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and former Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan on Sunday drew an analogy from his sporting career to endorse the TMC Kerala Convenor PV Anwar and described him as a key figure poised to deliver a decisive victory in the Nilambur by-election.

Pathan highlighted Anwar's significant influence in the constituency, likening him to an "opener" or "player of the match" rather than just an "impact player". Pathan was refering to "impact player" rule first seen in the Indian Premier League (IPL).2022.

"TMC leader PV Anwar has already made a big impact here. TMC will support him a lot and will continue to do so... Not an impact player, but he is an opener or player of the match... After the election, y...