Cricketers in politics

Gautam Gambhir joins BJP: A list of cricketers who entered politics
CricketCountry StaffMarch 22, 2019 1:16 PM IST
Gambhir joins a list comprising Imran Khan, Arjuna Ranatunga and Mohammad Azharuddin.
Gautam Gambhir enters politics by joining BJP
CricketCountry StaffMarch 22, 2019 12:34 PM IST
Earlier this month, Gambhir was conferred the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian award.
Kohli's lookalike helps politicians in public rally
CricketCountry StaffMay 28, 2018 12:15 PM IST
The hoardings of Kohli were put up all over the state as the word spread like wildfire.
Kirti Azad: World Cup winner, outspoken politician
Abhishek MukherjeeJanuary 2, 2016 8:00 AM IST
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
Imran Khan summoned to court
CricketCountry StaffAugust 12, 2014 1:02 AM IST
Lahore High Court summons Imran Khan over his 'freedom march'on Aug 14.
Imran Khan injured after falling off forklift
Press Trust of IndiaMay 7, 2013 8:34 PM IST
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
Satire: Bangar, Laxman for Rajya Sabha as replacements for Bangaru Laxman!
Ashwin KumarApril 30, 2012 1:32 PM IST
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,