
Mohammad Azharuddin
Mohammad Azharuddin - Those who saw this supreme batting artist at his peak will never forget him
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About Mohammad Azharuddin
Few cricketers in India would have experienced the highs and lows of life like Azharuddin. Born in the Nizam town of Hyderabad in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Azhar boasted of prodigious talent with the bat and was world renowned for his wristy strokes on the leg side, much like legends like Zaheer Abbas, Greg Chappell and Vishwanath.
Few cricketers in India would have experienced the highs and lows of life like Azharuddin. Born in the Nizam town of Hyderabad in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Azhar boasted of prodigious talent with the bat and was world renowned for his wristy strokes on the leg side, much like legends like Zaheer Abbas, Greg Chappell and Vishwanath.
Achievements
Azharuddin was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1986 and the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award in1988. He was named one of five Wisden's Cricketers of the Year for the year 1991. In 2009, Azharuddin was elected as a member of the Parliament from Moradabad on an Indian National Congress party ticket. In September 2019, Azharuddin was elected as the President of Hyderabad Cricket Association.
Azharuddin was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1986 and the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award in1988. He was named one of five Wisden's Cricketers of the Year for the year 1991. In 2009, Azharuddin was elected as a member of the Parliament from Moradabad on an Indian National Congress party ticket. In September 2019, Azharuddin was elected as the President of Hyderabad Cricket Association.
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Why Mohammad Azharuddin?
Azhar is an amazing choice of motivational and keynote speaking with his rich and focussed experience of being a cricket captain of india. As captain, Azhar enjoyed tremendous success on made-to-order home pitches, while right to the end of his career he was peerless in the field, whether prowling the covers or pouching catches at slip.
Azhar is an amazing choice of motivational and keynote speaking with his rich and focussed experience of being a cricket captain of india. As captain, Azhar enjoyed tremendous success on made-to-order home pitches, while right to the end of his career he was peerless in the field, whether prowling the covers or pouching catches at slip.
Know more about Mohammad Azharuddin
International Debut
Made his Test debut for India against England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, scoring a century on debut.
Consecutive Centuries
Scored centuries in each of his first three Test matches, a rare feat in cricket history.
Indian Team Captaincy
Served as India’s captain in the 1990s, leading the team in three consecutive World Cups (1992, 1996, and 1999).
Arjuna award
Honored with the Arjuna award for his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket.
Padma Shri
Received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest achievement award.
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
Named one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year.
International Debut
Made his Test debut for India against England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, scoring a century on debut.
Consecutive Centuries
Scored centuries in each of his first three Test matches, a rare feat in cricket history.
Indian Team Captaincy
Served as India’s captain in the 1990s, leading the team in three consecutive World Cups (1992, 1996, and 1999).
Arjuna award
Honored with the Arjuna award for his outstanding contribution to Indian cricket.
Wisden Cricketer of the Year
Named one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Year.
















