Speculation Surrounds Azharuddin's Potential Cabinet Role

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin might be entering politics by joining the Telangana Cabinet. Though no official confirmation is available, rumors continue as the Telangana government has three cabinet positions open. Azharuddin could be the first minority minister in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s cabinet.

Speculation is rife about the potential inclusion of former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin in the Telangana Cabinet. The possibility, however, remains unconfirmed as Telangana PCC President Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud neither confirmed nor denied the reports, saying, "It may be possible."

Currently, the cabinet comprises 15 members, including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, with no minority representation. As such, there remains room for three more appointments. Azharuddin, if inducted, would be the first from the minority community to serve in the cabinet under Revanth Reddy's leadership.

Appointed as a Member of the Legislative Council under the Governor's quota by the Telangana government, Azharuddin's political journey is pending further approval from Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. Previously, he unsuccessfully contested from the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency in 2023.

(With inputs from agencies.)