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Mohammad Azharuddin was born on Feb. 8, 1963, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. He was the legendary Indian batsman. He was the former captain of the Indian Cricket Team. He is the best captain India has ever had, in terms of total number of wins (Tests and one dayers). He has won 103 ODI matches as captain for India. fielder.
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| Batting Style |
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Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style |
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Right-arm medium |
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| Career Statistics |
Tests |
ODIs |
| Matches |
99 |
334 |
| Wickets |
0 |
12 |
| Bowling average |
N/A |
39.91 |
| 5 wickets in innings |
N/A |
0 |
| 10 wickets in innings |
N/A |
0 |
| Best bowling |
N/A |
3 for 19 |
| Runs scored |
6215 |
9378 |
| Batting average |
45.03 |
36.92 |
| 100s |
22 |
7 |
| 50s |
21 |
58 |
| Top score |
199 |
153* |
| Catches |
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| Stumping |
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| Test Debut |
| Mohammad Azharuddin made his test debut in Dec. 31, 1984 - Jan. 5, 1985 against England at Kolkata. |
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| ODI Debut |
| Mohammad Azharuddin made his ODI debut against England at Bangalore on Jan. 20, 1985. |
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Turning Point
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| In 1984 he hit three consecutive centuries in his first three test matches, including the debut innings. |
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Achievements and World Records
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Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1991. |
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He is still the holder of the record of "fastest ODI century by an Indian (62-ball) against New Zealand in 1988. |
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He is the only batsman who has hit centuries in each of his first three Test matches. |
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| Present life |
| At present, Mohammad Azharuddin is sitting at a round table with a couple of business associates in the cafe of his newly-opened 7,500 sq. ft gym called Est (French for 'is') at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. He is also the personal trainer of tennis star Sania Mirza. |
