Muhammad Azharuddin
Muhammad Azharuddin
Mohammad Azharuddin is a former Indian cricketer and politician, known for his stylish and wristy batting technique. Born on February 8, 1963, in Hyderabad, he began his international cricket journey in 1984 with a sensational start—scoring centuries in each of his first three Test matches.
Over the course of his cricketing career, Azharuddin played 99 Test matches and 334 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India. He was also a successful captain, leading the national team in 47 Tests and 174 ODIs, and guiding India to numerous victories. With more than 6,000 runs in Tests and over 9,000 in ODIs, his contribution to Indian cricket was substantial.
His fielding, especially in the slip cordon, was widely admired, as was his elegant play on the leg side. However, his career ended in controversy in 2000 when he was banned for life due to allegations of match-fixing. That ban was later overturned in 2012 by the Andhra Pradesh High Court, which ruled it unlawful.
Beyond cricket, Azharuddin entered politics in 2009, joining the Indian National Congress and serving as a Member of Parliament from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
On the personal front, he earned a degree in commerce from Nizam College and has been married twice—first to Naureen, with whom he had two sons, and later to actress Sangeeta Bijlani.
Despite the ups and downs, Azharuddin remains a significant and memorable figure in Indian sports and public life.
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