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Cricketers in politics
Fri, March 22 2019
Gautam Gambhir joins BJP: A list of cricketers who entered politics
Gambhir joins a list comprising Imran Khan, Arjuna Ranatunga and Mohammad Azharuddin.
Fri, March 22 2019
Gautam Gambhir enters politics by joining BJP
Earlier this month, Gambhir was conferred the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award.
Mon, May 28 2018
Virat Kohli’s lookalike helps politicians in public rally
The hoardings of Kohli were put up all over the state as the word spread like wildfire.
Fri, January 01 2016
Kirti Azad: World Cup winner, outspoken politician
Kirti Azad, was a part of India’s first World Cup winning batch, back in 1983. An attacking batsman and a steady off-spinner, Azad was thrust into the biggest stage before he was perhaps ready for the challenge. A big name in domestic cricket, he led Delhi to two Ranji Trophy finals in the late 1980s. He later became a successful yet controversial politician.
Tue, August 12 2014
Imran Khan summoned by Pakistani court over anti-government protest march
Lahore High Court summons Imran Khan over his 'freedom march'on Aug 14.
Tue, May 07 2013
Imran Khan injured after falling off forklift
Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was injured on his head when he fell off a forklift that was hoisting him on to a stage for an election campaign meeting in this eastern Pakistani city today.
Mon, April 30 2012
Satire: Bangar, Laxman for Rajya Sabha as replacements for Bangaru Laxman!
Clearly proving that they are not going to be a mute spectator, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), purported to be the party with a difference, has hit right back at the Congress by nominating cricketers Sanjay Bangar and VVS Laxman to the Rajya Sabha as a replacement for former BJP President Bangaru Laxman, who was recently convicted of taking a bribe of INR 1 lakh 11 years ago.