Are we going to see a new face in Andhra Pradesh politics? Are there chances of a popular sportsperson venturing into the political picture? Well, the answer is yes. If we have to take anything from the media reports, a cricketer is reportedly showing interest to join politics and might enter the arena.
Ambati Rayudu is among the few Telugu cricketers who played for the Indian national team. His potential in the game was such that he even impressed Sachin Tendulkar, who is regarded as the God of cricket. His career would have been different if he was selected in the team for the 2019 World Cup team. Selectors picked Vijay Shankar over Rayudu and later former India chief selector MSK Prasad said that he felt bad. Not happy with this, Ambati Rayudu announced his retirement from international cricket.
Now the reports say that Ambati Rayudu wants to enter politics. Speaking to a news outlet, Ambati Rayudu opined that youngsters should enter politics, and this results in a change in politics. His comments started the debate about his political entry.
Ambati Rayudu is often called a Hyderabad player. But many don't know that he hails from Andhra Pradesh. So he is eyeing the political arena in Andhra Pradesh. If this happens then he would join the list of cricketers who ventured into politics.
However, there is no clarity on which party Ambati Rayudu would prefer. There are four major parties in the state-YSRCP, Telugu Desam Party, Bharatiya Janata Party, and Janasena. We might get clarity on this soon. Ambati Rayudu is a known face and can draw youth towards him. So this factor would be key.
Ace cricketer, who made valuable contributions in the 2007 and 2011 World Cup tournaments Gautam Gambhir ventured into politics and became a Lok Sabha member. Of late, sportspeople and athletes are joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. The likes of badminton player Saina Nehwal, and others joined the saffron party. We have to wait and see what Ambati Rayudu would do. It is going to be interesting to see which party the former Indian Cricketer would pick.
Ambati Rayudu is among the few Telugu cricketers who played for the Indian national team. His potential in the game was such that he even impressed Sachin Tendulkar, who is regarded as the God of cricket. His career would have been different if he was selected in the team for the 2019 World Cup team. Selectors picked Vijay Shankar over Rayudu and later former India chief selector MSK Prasad said that he felt bad. Not happy with this, Ambati Rayudu announced his retirement from international cricket.
Now the reports say that Ambati Rayudu wants to enter politics. Speaking to a news outlet, Ambati Rayudu opined that youngsters should enter politics, and this results in a change in politics. His comments started the debate about his political entry.
Ambati Rayudu is often called a Hyderabad player. But many don't know that he hails from Andhra Pradesh. So he is eyeing the political arena in Andhra Pradesh. If this happens then he would join the list of cricketers who ventured into politics.
However, there is no clarity on which party Ambati Rayudu would prefer. There are four major parties in the state-YSRCP, Telugu Desam Party, Bharatiya Janata Party, and Janasena. We might get clarity on this soon. Ambati Rayudu is a known face and can draw youth towards him. So this factor would be key.
Ace cricketer, who made valuable contributions in the 2007 and 2011 World Cup tournaments Gautam Gambhir ventured into politics and became a Lok Sabha member. Of late, sportspeople and athletes are joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. The likes of badminton player Saina Nehwal, and others joined the saffron party. We have to wait and see what Ambati Rayudu would do. It is going to be interesting to see which party the former Indian Cricketer would pick.