Cricket is the most watched sport in India. In today's time, cricketers are seen trying their hand in commentary after retiring or are seen in the role of coach. But in this news, we will tell you about 5 Indian cricketers who joined politics after cricket.
Harbhajan Singh, one of the most successful bowlers of Team India, has recently joined politics. Harbhajan Singh has taken oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha from the Aam Aadmi Party on July 18, 2022. Harbhajan Singh has played a total of 103 Test matches, 236 ODIs, and 28 T20 matches for India.
Legendary batsman Gautam Gambhir, who was a part of the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup, started his political career in the year 2019. Gambhir is a Lok Sabha MP from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Manoj Tiwari was not very successful in the Indian team, but his career in politics is going very well. Manoj Tiwari is currently appointed as the Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs in the Government of Bengal.
Former Team India captain Mohammad Azharuddin entered politics in 2009 with the Lok Sabha elections from Congress. Azharuddin has played 99 Tests and 334 ODIs for India.
All-rounder Kirti Azad, who was part of the 1983 World Cup winning team, has also tried his luck in politics. Kirti Azad's father Bhagwat Jha Azad was also a part of politics. Kirti Azad is currently associated with TMC.
