Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/02/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Telangana State, India |
Latest News about Mohammad Azharuddin
31/10/2025
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin was sworn in as a minister in Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's Telangana cabinet on October 31, 2025. However, his position faces uncertainty as he is not a member of either House of the state legislature and must secure election or nomination within six months by April 30, 2026, to avoid vacating his ministerial post.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Mohammad Azharuddin |
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| Nickname | Azhar |
| Full Name | Mohammad Azizuddin Azharuddin |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 74 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Nizam College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Commerce |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
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| School | All Saints High School, Hyderabad |
| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Listening music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Shannon Marie |
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Family
| Father | Mohammad Azizuddin |
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| Mother | Yousuf Sultana |
| Spouse | Shannon Marie |
| Children | Mohammad Ayazuddin (deceased), Mohammad Asaduddin |
Career
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| Nature on field | Aggressive |
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| Favourite Shot | Hit over mid-wicket |
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| Career Turning Point | Test debut against England in 1984 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Political Role | Minister in Telangana Cabinet (sworn in October 31, 2025) |
| Former Political Role | Congress party MP from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Azhar, MS Dhoni, and Sourav Ganguly are celebrated as some of the top Indian cricket captains based on their excellent winning percentages. | |
| 2. He achieved his debut Test century at the renowned Eden Gardens in Kolkata. | |
| 3. His grandfather's foresight proved true when he eventually led the Indian cricket team. | |
| 4. He successfully led the Indian cricket team in 3 ICC World Cups (1992, 1996, 1999). | |
| 5. Renowned for his iconic collar-up style, a tribute to his cricket idol ML Jaisimha. | |
| 6. He stands as one of the rare batsmen to score a century in both his first and last Test matches. | |
| 7. His accolades include winning the Arjuna Award in 1986 and being named the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1991. | |
| 8. In 2009, he ventured into politics by participating in the General Elections for the Congress Party. | |
| 9. Tragically, his son Ayazuddin passed away in a fatal road accident at the age of 19 in 2011. | |
| 10. In 2000, he received a lifetime ban from cricket for his alleged involvement in match-fixing, which was lifted by the BCCI in 2006. | |
| 11. The lifetime ban on Azharuddin was overturned by the Andhra Pradesh High Court, ruling it 'illegal and unsustainable' | |
| 12. Played 99 Test matches and 334 One Day Internationals for India as a right-handed middle order batter |