Mohammad Azharuddin Deeply Pained Over Removal from Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Seeks Legal Action
Azharuddin Regrets Cricket Career After Being Stripped of Honour at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium (Hyderabad)[India] 21 April: Mohammad Azharuddin, once a shining star of Indian cricket, is deeply hurt. His name will be removed from the North Stand of Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad. The former Indian captain led the country in 47 Tests and over 170 ODIs. This stadium was his home ground. For someone who brought fame to the city and country, this step feels like rubbing salt into old wounds.
Why This Step Now?
The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) followed an official complaint by a local club. The complaint claimed Azharuddin, when he was HCA president, made decisions favouring his own people. The Ethics Officer of HCA agreed and ordered his name to be removed from the stand. The move has shocked many, including fans who grew up watching him play.
Azharuddin Breaks Silence
Azharuddin has called the removal shameful and against the spirit of cricket. He said he feels pained and sometimes regrets playing the sport. According to him, those who don’t even understand cricket are making these decisions now. He also said he will take legal steps and wants BCCI to act. His words show how deeply this move has cut into his heart.
What Happened in the Background
This isn’t just about the stand. During his term as HCA head, Azharuddin wasn’t allowed to contest elections after he spoke up about corruption. The IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad also had problems with HCA over passes. All these issues point to something bigger happening inside the cricket association. Azharuddin says he was targeted for speaking the truth.
VVS Laxman’s Name in the Mix
The petition didn’t stop at removing Azharuddin’s name. It also asked that the stand be renamed after VVS Laxman, another cricket hero from Hyderabad. Laxman is famous for his elegant batting and match-winning innings. The petition said Laxman deserves the honour more. Whether it’s right or not, this change has created a divide among fans and former cricketers.
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