Former Cricket Star Mohammad Azharuddin Joins Telangana Cabinet Amid Political Controversy

Oct 31, 2025 04:22 pm CST

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as Telangana's newest minister, providing the first Muslim representation in the Congress government's cabinet. The appointment comes amid BJP objections claiming electoral code violations ahead of the crucial Jubilee Hills bypoll, while Congress defends the move as fulfilling their commitment to minority representation.