Born:
Feb 08, 1963
Age: 63 years
Nationality: Indian
Biography
Mohammad Azharuddin is a former Indian cricketer and one of the most stylish batsmen India has produced.Early lifeBorn: 8 February 1963Birthplace: Hyderabad, Telangana (then Andhra Pradesh), IndiaHe grew up in Hyderabad and quickly stood out for his wristy strokeplay and elegant batting technique.Cricket careerAzharuddin made his Test debut in 1984 against England at Lord’s and announced himself i...
Mohammad Azharuddin is a former Indian cricketer and one of the most stylish batsmen India has produced.
Early life
- Born: 8 February 1963
- Birthplace: Hyderabad, Telangana (then Andhra Pradesh), India
- He grew up in Hyderabad and quickly stood out for his wristy strokeplay and elegant batting technique.
Cricket career
- Azharuddin made his Test debut in 1984 against England at Lord’s and announced himself in spectacular fashion by scoring a century on debut.
- He went on to score centuries in each of his first three Test matches, a rare achievement.
- Known especially for his sublime cover drives and flicks through midwicket, he was effortless to watch when in form.
Captaincy
- Azharuddin captained India in the late 1980s and 1990s.
- He led India in 99 One Day Internationals, which was a record at the time.
- Under his leadership, India became more competitive overseas, though major ICC tournament wins remained elusive during his tenure.
Career statistics (international)
- Tests: 99 matches, over 6,200 runs, 22 centuries
- ODIs: 334 matches, over 9,300 runs, 7 centuries
- One of India’s most prolific run-scorers of his era.
Controversy
- In 2000, Azharuddin was implicated in the match-fixing scandal.
- The BCCI imposed a life ban, which effectively ended his cricket career.
- In 2012, the Andhra Pradesh High Court lifted the life ban, citing lack of sufficient evidence, restoring his official status as a former cricketer.
Life after cricket
- After retirement, he moved into politics.
- He joined the Indian National Congress and served as a Member of Parliament from Moradabad (2009–2014).
- He has also been involved in cricket administration at the state level.
Legacy
Azharuddin is remembered as:
- One of India’s most elegant batsmen
- A prolific scorer and influential captain
- A deeply talented cricketer whose legacy is complex due to controversy
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