Twelve years on, Mohammad Azharuddin’s life ban set aside

Last Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012, 09:42

In a major relief to former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin, the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday termed the life ban imposed on him illegal.

I hope to improve upon my current rankings: Sania

Last Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012, 00:38

She might have reached her career-best ranking in doubles this year but Sania Mirza feels that there is a scope to improve her ranking further.

Won’t take any legal action against BCCI: Azhar after HC relief

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 19:45

Mohammad Azharuddin, who got a huge relief after Andhra High Court termed the life ban imposed on him twelve years back illegal on Thursday, said that he was extremely happy after the court’s order.

Kapil, Azhar back Sachin, say he should decide when to quit

Last Updated: Friday, September 7, 2012, 19:35

Former Indian captains Kapil Dev and Mohammed Azharuddin on Friday backed Sachin Tendulkar, who is under pressure to call time on his illustrious career, saying that he should decide when he wants to retire.

Azharuddin to impart batting tips to J&K players

Last Updated: Sunday, September 2, 2012, 17:32

Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) has sought assistance of former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin to impart batting tips to its players.

Dhoni should be careful with comments: Azharuddin

Last Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 17:55

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin feels current skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has never minced words in giving opinions on his teammates, should be "careful with his comments" if he wants a happy dressing room in the times to come.

Kapil, Azhar, Azad miss out on BCCI`s one-time payment scheme

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 14:49

India`s two former captains, Kapil Dev, Mohammad Azharuddin and former cricketer Kirti Azad were excluded from the list of beneficiaries who will receive money under BCCI’s one-time payment scheme.

Sachin best to decide his retirement: Azhar

Last Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012, 18:58

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin Friday said it sould be left to Sachin Tendulkar to decide his own retirement.

Dhyan Chand should get Bharat Ratna before Sachin: Azharuddin

Last Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012, 17:59

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin says Sachin Tendulkar deserves to be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, but wants hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand to be the first sportsperson to be bestowed with the country`s top civilian honour.

Dhoni not an intelligent Test captain: Azharuddin

Last Updated: Friday, April 13, 2012, 15:03

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin feels that current skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni lacks "a bit of intelligence" when it comes to leading the side in Test cricket and there should be different captains for three formats of the game.

Dhoni is a suitable Test captain: Azharuddin

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 19:00

Former India skipper Mohammad Azharuddin said that Mahendra Singh Dhoni was suitable for Test captaincy and there was no need for a change in leadership.

Time for Azharuddin to take a stance and clear his name: Ganguly

Last Updated: Friday, November 18, 2011, 23:39

Mohammad Azharuddin should take a strong stance following the claims made against him by Vinod Kambli and put an end to all the "whispers" surrounding the former skipper`s name, says Sourav Ganguly.