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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| India | 2 | 7.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,477,566 | $2,900,000 | 5,206$ |
| Totals | 2 | 1,380,004,385 | 2,477,566 | $2,900,000 | 5,206$ |
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Recent Mentions
India:
Mohammad Azharuddin is leading a Telangana aid mission to Saudi Arabia following a tragic bus crash.
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India:
Mohammad Azharuddin is the minorities welfare minister who announced relief efforts for the victims' families.
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Bangladesh:
Mohammad Azharuddin took an oath as a minister in the Telangana state government.
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India:
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.
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India:
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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