Published: Jun 04, 2020, 10:21 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 04, 2020, 10:21 PM (IST)
Former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin – whose career was marred by a match-fixing scandal gave fans a treat as he had a knock at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. Azharuddin, who was known for his sublime wrist-work showcased that and more as he had a casual hit. This would come as a treat for his fans, who have got to see very little of him in the last couple of decades as he played his last international match in 2000.
During the unofficial session, Azhar looked relaxed in his shorts as he timed most of the deliveries from the middle of his bat. On a couple of occasions, he also flicked the ball which would bring back memories from the past. On a certain occasion, he also came down the track, looking to go inside out, a shot he often resorted to in his prime.
Here is the video shared by the cricketer himself:
Knock knock… timing it like old times 😀 #AzharFlicks pic.twitter.com/Rkgl0PNG7i
Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) June 4, 2020
Here is how fans reacted:
Those wrists, Azzu bhai. Itna casual shots were never so good looking.
The Sports Journalist (TSJ Vlogs) (@rizvitaus) June 4, 2020
President makes comeback))
shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) June 4, 2020
The former India skipper amassed 4605 runs- the highest for any Indian batting at two drop-in 137 innings, averaging a healthy 40.39.
During his stint at number four, he compiled 33 fifties, but could only cross the magical three figures thrice.
