From Cricket to Cabinet: Mohammad Azharuddin Joins Telangana Government as First Minority Minister

Oct 31, 2025 05:43 pm CST

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as a minister in the Telangana Cabinet, marking a significant milestone in his political career. Taking oath at Raj Bhavan under Governor Jishnu Dev Varma's administration, Azharuddin becomes the first minister from the minority community in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's government. This strategic appointment, which increases cabinet strength to 16, comes ahead of the crucial Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election and represents an important step in ensuring minority representation in state governance.