Historic moment: Tharoor as Indian-origin players set for potential FIFA WC debut

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reacted to Indian-origin players Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid and Nishan Velupillay getting selected in FIFA World Cup 2026 squads of Qatar and Australia, respectively, being set for potential World Cup debut. Calling it "historic moment for Indian football fans", he added, "Seeing the global Indian diaspora make its mark on football's grandest platform is an absolute joy."