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HOME > PLAYERS > Mohammad Azharuddin Mohammad Azharuddin Born February 8, 1963 Major Teams India, Derbyshire, Hyderabad. Known As Mohammad Azharuddin Batting Style Right Hand Bat Bowling Style Right Arm Medium Test Debut 1984/85 against England at Calcutta ODI Debut 1984/85 against England at Bangalore Profile India's most successful captain in both Tests and One-day internationals but mainly at home than abroad, Azhar started his career in 1984-85 in spectacular fashion, setting a world record by scoring a century in each of his first three Tests. The dashing, wristy and elegant batsman has for many years formed the backbone of the Indian middle order batting. He is an outstanding player of spin and medium-pace bowling. He is also a top class fielder, possessing a safe pair of hands which enable him to pull off spectacular catches, tremendous pieces of ground fielding. He is only one short of 100 tests and has already played more one-day internationals than any player in the world. News Articles India or New Zealand may win World Cup: Azhar (2007-02-24) Sehwag should be used as an opener in World Cup: Azhar (2007-02-21) India aim to seal series in Chennai (2007-01-26) Tendulkar not finished yet, feel former cricketers (2006-12-08) Poor technique, improper selection responsible for poor show: Azhar (2006-12-08) Try Dhoni as opener: Azhar (2006-12-05) Azhar supports Chappell (2006-12-04) Ganguly's career gets fresh lease of life (2006-12-01) That elusive Test win for India in South Africa (2006-11-17)     ... more news stories Test Statistics   M I No Runs Hs Ave 100 50 Ct St Batting 99 147 9 6215 199 45.03 22 21 105   O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Sr Econ Bowling 2.1 0 16 0 0 0 7.38 One Day Statistics   M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 SR Ct St Batting 331 305 53 9339 153 37.05 7 58 155   O M R W Ave Best 4w 5w Sr Econ Bowling 92 1 479 12 39.91 3/19 0 0 46.0 5.20

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