A viral comment by Varun Chakravarthy about a 'Mallu' in the World Cup team, referencing Sanju Samson, gained traction after India's dominant T20 World Cup 2026 victory. Samson was named Player of the Tournament for his exceptional batting, scoring 321 runs and delivering crucial performances in knockout stages. Chakravarthy also played a key role with 14 wickets, despite some inconsistency.