Mohd Azharuddin sworn in as Minister in Telangana Cabinet

Former Indian cricket captain Mohd Azharuddin was sworn in as a Minister in the Telangana Cabinet on Friday by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan. His portfolio is yet to be announced, though he is likely to handle Sports or Minorities Welfare.

Hyderabad: Former Indian cricket captain Mohd Azharuddin has been inducted into the State cabinet after Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath at Raj Bhavan here on Friday.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his cabinet colleagues were present on the occasion. Mohd Azharuddin’s portfolio has not been announced so far and there are reports that he might be offered Home Ministry or Minorities Welfare and Sports Ministry.

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The Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues extended wishes to the former cricketer. His cricketer’s induction marks the second cabinet expansion since the Congress government assumed office in December 2023. In June this year, three MLAs were sworn in as Ministers.

With the induction of the former cricketer into the cabinet, two berths are still vacant in the cabinet. TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud said the Congress government would take a decision on the remaining berths in December this year.