Mohammad Azharuddin
Mohammad Azharuddin is a former Indian cricketer and captain, renowned for his elegant batting style and exceptional leadership skills. He played a pivotal role in Indian cricket during the 1990s and early 2000s, leading the team in numerous international matches and major tournaments. Azharuddin is particularly remembered for his ability to perform under pressure and his remarkable record in One Day Internationals (ODIs). His career, however, faced a significant setback when he was banned from cricket due to a match-fixing scandal, a ruling that was later overturned. Post-retirement, he has transitioned into politics and continues to be a prominent figure in the cricketing world.
Born on Feb 08, 1973 (52 years old)
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Mohammad Azharuddin scored 303 runs vs New Zealand in the 1989/90 series.
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Bangladesh:
Mohammad Azharuddin is listed among those who couldn't secure a win at Edgbaston.
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India:
Mohammad Azharuddin previously held the highest score by an Indian captain in SENA countries.
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India:
Mohammad Azharuddin is a former Indian captain whose record Shubman Gill has now matched.
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India:
Gill's run of centuries across the 2024–25 England series places him firmly among the most consistent performers in this storied rivalry, alongside Mohammad Azharuddin.
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India:
Mohammad Azharuddin has cautioned the team management against over-reliance on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
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Bangladesh:
Mohammad Azharuddin broke Haynes' record in November 1998.
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India:
Mohammad Azharuddin is noted for his contributions as a former Indian captain.
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United Kingdom:
As a batter, Kohli continued the talismanic lineage of Gavaskar, Azharuddin and Tendulkar.
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Pakistan:
Former Indian cricket team captain Mohammad Azharuddin expressed his disappointment over the removal of his name from the Hyderabad stadium.
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