Mohd Azharuddin (cricketer) Girlfriend, Weight, Height, Age, Records and More
Published on: Sep 11, 2018 5:06 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 18, 2018 4:37 pm IST
Mohammad Azharuddin
(Indian Politician and former Cricketer)
An elegant right handed middle-order batsman, Md Azharuddin was born on 8 February 1963 in Hyderabad. After graduating from Nizam College, Osmania University, Azharuddin made his debut in test series against England in 1984 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
In his debut match, Azhar scored a century and went on to score two more centuries in next two games and became the only cricketer to score a century each in first three games.
In 1989, Azharuddin was handed the responsibilities of Indian team. He captained India in 47 test and 174 ODI games and led the team to victory in 90 ODIs. Azhar was also the first player to play in 300 ODIs.
Having played 99 tests, Azharuddin’s career dramatically came to end after his name was involved in the in-famous match fixing scandal in 2000. BCCI banned him for life. In 2009, Azharuddin became a member of Parliament from Moradabad consittuency after getting a ticket from Indian National Congress.
In 2012, Andra Pradesh High Court lifted the ban on him describing the case as unsustainable.
| Md Azharuddin | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: | Azhar, Ajju |
| Profession: | Former cricketer, former Congress MP |
| Biography | |
| Autobiography: |
Azhar: The Authorized Biography of Mohammad Azhar by Harsha Bhogle |
| Biopic: | Azhar |
| Physical Appearance | |
|---|---|
| Height (approx.): | 1.79 m |
| Weight (approx.): | NA |
| Eye Colour: | Black |
| Hair Colour: | Black |
| Tattoos: | NA |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth: | 8 February 1963 |
| Age (as on 2018): | 55 |
| Birth Place: | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign: | NA |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| School: | All Saints High School, Hyderabad |
| College: | Nizam College Osmania University |
| Educational Qualifications: | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Signature: |  |
| Family | |
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| Father: | Mohammad Azizuddin |
| Mother: | Yousuf Sultana |
| Sister: | NA |
| Brother: | NA |
| Coach/Mentor: | NA |
| Religion: | Islam |
| Address: | NA |
| Cricket Career | |
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| International Debut: | |
| Test: | vs England on 31 December 1984 |
| ODI: | vs England on 20 January 1985 |
| T20: | NA |
| Jersey Number: | NA |
| Domestic/State Team: | Hyderabad, South Zone and Derbyshire |
| Nature on the field: | Calm, composed |
| Likes to play against: | Pakistan |
| Favorite Ball: | NA |
| Career Turning Point |
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Debut century against England at Eden Gardens in 1984.
| Preferences | |
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| Hobbies: | NA |
| Favourite Batsmen: | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Favourite Bowlers: | Wasim Akram |
| Favourite Football Team: | NA |
| Favourite Actors: | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favourite Food: | Biryani |
| Favourite Place on earth: | NA |
| Favourite Films: | NA |
| Favourite Musicians/Singers: | NA |
| Favourite TV Shows: | NA |
| Smoking/Alcohol: | NA |
| Records | |
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| In International cricket:
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| Girlfriends, Spouse and Children | |
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| Marital Status: | NA |
| Affairs/Girlfriends: | Sangeeta Bijlani and Jwala Gutta(rumour) |
| Wife/Spouse: | Naureen (Divorced) |
| Marriage Date: | Naureen – 1987
Sangeeta Bijlani – 1996 |
| Children: | 2 sons Asaduddin and late Ayazuddin
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| Earnings | |
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| Net Worth: | Not known |
| IPL earnings: | NA |
| Awards and Recognitions |
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- In 1986, Azhar was awarded with Arjuna Award
- In 1988, Azhar was awarded with the Padma Shri in recognition of his contribution to sports
- In 1991, Azhar also received the honourary Wisden Cricketer of the Year award
| Lesser Known Facts |
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- Bollywood film Azhar is based on his life. Emraan Hashmi essayed his role in the film while Nargis Fakhri and Prachi Desai featured as Sangeeta Bijlani and Naureen respectively.
- His younger son Ayazuddin (19) was budding cricketer and succumbed to his injuries after being seriously injured in a motor cycle crash.
- Reports suggest that Ayazuddin was riding brand new imported 1000 cc Suzuki GSX-R1000 at a speed more than 200 and lost control. The pillion rider was his cousin (Azhar’s sister’s son) Ajmal, who died on the spot. The motorbike was Eid gift from his father.
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