Ambati Rayudu discloses motive behind quitting politics. “We’ve played these games a lot of times, but this time we have a few new faces, this young side is looking very positive and I’m sure they will keep improving. ” she said, emphasizing the team’s resilience and growth potential.
Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu announced his affiliation with MI Emirates for the upcoming ILT20 season, citing it as the key reason for his departure from the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP). Notably, he departed the political party barely eight days after joining on January 6.
After joining the YSRCP, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy launched a 45-day sports festival. However, the 38-year-old cricketer who resigned from the party first did not specify the cause for his decision, indicating that he was taking a vacation from politics and will reveal his future plans shortly. On January 7, he explained his decision, emphasizing his intention to maintain a non-political attitude while actively engaging in professional sport.
On Sunday, the former Chennai Super Kings hitter wrote on X.
I Ambati Rayudu will be representing the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming ILt20 from jan 20th in Dubai. Which requires me to be politically non affiliated whilst playing professional sport.— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) January 7, 2024
“This is to inform everyone that I have decided to quit the YSRCP Party and stay out of politics for a little while. Further action will be convey in due course of time. Thank You,” Rayudu’s tweet after quitting YSRCP read.
This is to inform everyone that I have decided to quit the YSRCP Party and stay out of politics for a little while. Further action will be conveyed in due course of time.
Thank You.— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) January 6, 2024
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Rayudu returns to MI banner after seven years
Ambati Rayudu has had a successful career in cricket, particularly in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Andhra Pradesh-born cricketer began his IPL career in 2010. The five-time champion Mumbai Indians (MI), and he has won trophies in 2013, 2015, and 2017. After seven years, he is back under the MI flag as he prepares for his ILT20 event.
Rayudu joined the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after playing for MI in the IPL. In 2018, he added to his success in the lucrative competition by winning the IPL title in his inaugural season with the Chennai-based team. Surprisingly, he announced his resignation from the IPL after CSK’s title-winning season in 2023.
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