Mohammad Azharuddin

Indian cricket player

Mohammad Azharuddin is a politician who was a cricketer before he became a poltician. He was the captain of the Indian cricket team in the 1990's.[1]

Mohammad Azharuddin
Personal information
Full nameMohammad Azharuddin
Born (1963-02-08) 8 February 1963 (age 61)
Hyderabad, Telangana
India
NicknameAzhar, Ajju, Azzu
BattingRight-handed batsman
BowlingRight-arm seam bowling
RoleBatsman
RelationsMohammad Asaduddin (son)
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 169)31 December 1984 v England
Last Test2 March 2000 v South Africa
ODI debut (cap 51)20 January 1985 v England
Last ODI3 June 2000 v Pakistan
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1981–2000Hyderabad cricket team
1983–2001South Zone cricket team
1991–1994Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Career statistics
CompetitionTestODIFCLA
Matches99334229433
Runs scored6,2169,37815,85512,941
Batting average45.0836.9251.9839.33
100s/50s22/217/5854/7411/85
Top score199153*226161*
Balls bowled135521432827
Wickets0121715
Bowling average98.4446.2347.26
5 wickets in innings000
10 wickets in match000
Best bowling3/193/363/19
Catches/stumpings105/-156/–220/–200/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 13 February 2009

Early life and education

Azharuddin was born in Hyderabad. He completed his undergraduate studies and earned a degree in commerce from Nizam College, Osmania University.

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