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.
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Mohammad Azharuddin was the captain of India during the match.
'Victory for sport': When Chennai applauded Pakistan after India lost the Test despite a Sachin Tendulkar masterclass | Cricket News
India· 2026-01-31
Mohammad Azharuddin top-scored for India in the match against Pakistan.
December 18 Throwback: When 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar began his ODI journey — and cricket found a legend | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-12-18
Mohammad Azharuddin is leading a Telangana aid mission to Saudi Arabia following a tragic bus crash.
45 dead in Mecca-Medina bus crash: Mohammad Azharuddin rushes Telangana aid mission; families to be flown to Riyadh | Hyderabad NewsIndia· 2025-11-18
Mohammad Azharuddin is the minorities welfare minister who announced relief efforts for the victims' families.
45 Indians on pilgrimage to Mecca die after bus collides with oil tanker | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-18
Mohammad Azharuddin took an oath as a minister in the Telangana state government.
তেলেঙ্গানা রাজ্য সরকারের মন্ত্রী হিসেবে শপথ নিলেন মোহাম্মদ আজহারউদ্দিন
Bangladesh· 2025-10-31
Azharuddin’s first series in England as captain in 1990 resulted in a 0-1 defeat, but it helped shape his leadership for the years ahead.
From Shubman Gill to Virat Kohli: How India's top captains fared on their first England tour | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-08-04
Mohammad Azharuddin scored 303 runs vs New Zealand in the 1989/90 series.
IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill breaks Virat Kohli's massive record | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-05
Mohammad Azharuddin is listed among those who couldn't secure a win at Edgbaston.
ভারতের এজবাস্টন-দুঃস্বপ্ন কি তাহলে কাটতে চলেছেBangladesh· 2025-07-04
Mohammad Azharuddin previously held the highest score by an Indian captain in SENA countries.
IND vs ENG: Unbelievable! Shubman Gill does what every Pakistan captain failed to do in England | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-03
Mohammad Azharuddin is a former Indian captain whose record Shubman Gill has now matched.
IND vs ENG: Records galore as Shubman Gill joins Don Bradman, Gary Sobers in historic feat | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-03
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.
IND vs ENG: Captain fantastic! Shubman Gill joins Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid in elite list | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-02
Mohammad Azharuddin has cautioned the team management against over-reliance on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
IND vs ENG Test: 'Bowling has to be perfect' - Mohammad Azharuddin urges Team India to reduce Jasprit Bumrah dependency | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-06-29
Mohammad Azharuddin broke Haynes' record in November 1998.
ওয়ানডের যে ১০টি রেকর্ড (হয়তো) ভাঙবে না কোনো দিনBangladesh· 2025-06-18
Mohammad Azharuddin is noted for his contributions as a former Indian captain.
Virat Kohli retires not just as a central force but India's greatest Test captain | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-05-14As a batter, Kohli continued the talismanic lineage of Gavaskar, Azharuddin and Tendulkar.
Virat Kohli retirement: India great ends 14-year Test cricket career
United Kingdom· 2025-05-12Former Indian cricket team captain Mohammad Azharuddin expressed his disappointment over the removal of his name from the Hyderabad stadium.
افسوس ہوتا ہے میں نے کرکٹ کھیلی، اظہرالدین اسٹیڈیم سے نام ہٹائے جانے پر برس پڑے
Pakistan· 2025-04-21
Azharuddin has decided to approach the Telangana High Court to challenge the Hyderabad Cricket Association Ombudsman's order directing the removal of his name from the North Stand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Azharuddin to move court against HCA ombudsman’s order removing his name from stadium stand | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-20
Mohammad Azharuddin is cited as an example of a player who sought advice during his career.
'Either Babar Azam has an ego issue or is too shy to seek advice from his seniors' | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-04-18
Mohammad Azharuddin was part of the talented team that the author referred to.
পাকিস্তানের ড্রেসিংরুমে মারামারি, রাজনীতি এবং রক্ত দিয়ে লেখা প্রেমপত্রBangladesh· 2025-04-13
Mohammad Azharuddin previously held the record for most catches in ODI cricket.
IND vs PAK: Virat Kohli becomes India's leading catch-taker in ODIs | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-02-23
Mohammad Azharuddin's life has been depicted in a film as well.
سابق بھارتی کپتان سارو گنگولی کی گاڑی کو حادثہPakistan· 2025-02-22
Mohammad Azharuddin contributed 47 runs in a low-scoring thriller in Sharjah.
Desert Duels: The five best India-Pakistan ODIs in the UAE | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-02-22
Mohammad Azharuddin led the joint India-Pakistan team that played in Sri Lanka to show solidarity during a time of terrorism.
چیمپئنز ٹرافی پاکستان کا نیا جنگی کھیل کیوں بن رہی ہے؟Pakistan· 2025-02-19
