Azharuddin's Journey: From Cricket Pitch to Political Trail
Mohammad Azharuddin, once a celebrated Indian cricket captain, transitioned into politics after his career ended due to a match-fixing scandal. He joined the Congress, achieving mixed electoral success. Recently, Azharuddin was sworn in as a minister in the Telangana Cabinet, continuing his political journey despite past hurdles.
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In a remarkable journey from cricket pitch to political arena, Mohammad Azharuddin, former Indian cricket captain, has been sworn in as a minister in the Telangana Cabinet.
Azharuddin's cricket career took a downturn due to a 2000 match-fixing scandal, receiving a life ban by the BCCI. However, the Andhra Pradesh High Court later overturned the ban in 2012, declaring it illegal.
Transitioning into politics, Azharuddin joined Congress in 2009, winning a seat in the Lok Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. Despite unsuccessful bids in later elections, he remains an influential figure in Telangana politics, recently nominated as a Member of the Legislative Council under the Governor’s quota, pending approval.
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