Mohammad Azharuddin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mohammad Azharuddin
Occupation	Cricket Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 8, 1963(1963-02-08)
Age	61
Birthplace	Hyderabad
Country	India
Birth City	Telangana
Horoscope	Aquarius

Mohammad Azharuddin Biography

Mohammad Azharuddin is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on February 8, 1963 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. He was the captain of the Indian cricket team from the 90’s to his exclusion for his involvement with a match-fixing scandal. His ban was lifted in 2012.

Both he and Ajay Java were banned from playing cricket during their lives.

He was known for his wristy strokeplay, much like Indian cricketer Vishwanath and Pakistani cricketer Zaheer Abbas. Azharuddin made his debut for the Indian cricket team in Test cricket in 1984 against England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 31 December 1984, where he scored 110 in his first innings from 322 deliveries, alongside Ravi Shastri who scored 111, in what was ultimately a drawn match. He subsequently scored two more centuries in his next two innings. Azhar is remembered for an aggressive 121 against England at Lord’s in 1990. India was faced with the prospect of a follow-on when Azharuddin came in to bat at number five and brought up his hundred off 88 balls in a losing cause. Former England cricketer Vic Marks called it “the most dazzling Test century” he had ever witnessed, in his column for the Observer. In the Second Test in Manchester, Azharuddin made 179 in reply to England’s first innings total of 519. Playing attacking cricket, he made 103 runs off 107 balls between lunch and tea on day three, while putting on a 112-run stand with Sachin Tendulkar. Playing his 39th Test, he reached his 10th Test century off 155 balls. The match ended in a draw. Azharuddin ended the series with 426 runs at 85.20. This tally was the highest by an Asian captain in a Test series in England until 2018 when it was broken by Virat Kohli.

Azharuddin was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1986 and the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award, in recognition of his distinguished contribution in the field of sports, in 1988. He was named one of five Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year for the year 1991.

For 14 years, he was married to actress Sangeeta Bjlani.

Mohammad Azharuddin Net Worth

Mohammad Azharuddin is one of the richest Cricket Player from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mohammad Azharuddin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He attended All Saints High School, Hyderabad, where he was called Azhar.

In 2009, he was elected to the Indian National Congress.

Predominantly a middle-order batsman, Azharuddin was known for his attacking brand of cricket and strong slip catching, though continuously struggled against the short ball. Azharuddin played 99 test matches for India and scored 6,215 runs at an average of 45.03, including 22 centuries and 21 half- centuries. His record in ODIs was more impressive, with 9,378 runs from 334 matches at an average of 36.92. As a fielder, he took 156 catches in ODI cricket. Azharuddin started his career with a 110 against England in Kolkata in 1984 and ended with a 102 against South Africa in Banglaore in 2000 thus, becoming the only Indian and the fifth batsman ever to score a century in his first and last Test matches.

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Who is Mohammad Azharuddin Dating?

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Azharuddin was convicted of match-fixing in 2000, and banned for life by the BCCI. During India’s 2000 tour of South Africa, a series that was won by India 3–2, Azharuddin scored 112 runs at an average of 28. Other key Indian cricketers whom Azharuddin groomed and also brought into the match-fixing fold displayed similarly dismal performances.

Facts & Trivia

Mohammad Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Mohammad Azharuddin celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.

“I am not going to take any legal action against any authority and I don’t want to blame anybody for this also. Whatever had to happen has happened. I don’t have any complaint.” In 2009, Azharuddin was elected as a member of the Parliament from Moradabad on an Indian National Congress party ticket.

Top Facts about Mohammad Azharuddin

1. Azharuddin played for India from 1984-2000.
2. He scored 22 Test centuries and 7,000+ runs.
3. Azharuddin captained India in 47 Tests.
4. He was banned for life in 2000 due to match-fixing allegations.
5. The ban was lifted by the Andhra Pradesh High Court in 2012.
6. Azharuddin is now a politician with the Indian National Congress party.
7. He has acted in several Bollywood films and TV shows.
8. Azharuddin’s son, Mohammad Asaduddin, also plays cricket professionally.
9. He was known for his stylish wristy batting technique.
10. Azharuddin was one of India’s most successful captains before the ban

Did Azhar do match-fixing?

Azharuddin was convicted of match-fixing in 2000 , and banned for life by the BCCI. During India’s 2000 tour of South Africa, a series that was won by India 3–2, Azharuddin scored 112 runs at an average of 28.

Is Azhar a true story?

Azhar is a 2016 Indian Hindi biographical sports drama film directed by Tony D’Souza. The story and is inspired from the life of Indian cricketer and former national team captain Mohammad Azharuddin.

Who is Mohammed Azhar?

NameMohammad Azharuddin
Born| February 08, 1963
| Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Age| 59 years 113 days
Teams| India

Who is current wife of Azhar?

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Did Kapil Dev involve in match-fixing?

Madhavan (appointed by BCCI to investigate match-fixing allegations) in November 2000 exonerated Kapil Dev of any involvement in match-fixing. India’s performance in the coaching stint of Kapil Dev was below-par, winning just one Test match (out of 8 played) and 9 ODIs (out of 25 played).