Azhar aims reverse sweep at Navjot Sidhu

New Delhi, July 14

Once a cricketer always a cricketer: That's what the former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin proved in the Lok Sabha Tuesday, taking a leaf from the slam-bang T20 version of the game to direct a reverse sweep at his former team mate Navjot Sidhu.

Delivering his maiden speech in the house, Azhar, a first-time Congress MP, said his fellow members had wanted him to slam a sixer during his address.

"I told them that I'm not good at hitting sixes. Sidhu, who is sitting in opposition benches, is better than me at hitting sixes," Azhar maintained, evoking much laughter.

He prefaced his speech by expressing his gratitude to Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party general secretary Rahul Gandhi for giving him an opportunity to become an MP.

Pointing out that his constituency Moradabad was renowned for its brass industry, he said assistance was required for its development and for the welfare of the workers.

Azhar also congratulated Sports Minister M.S. Gill for paying attention to cricket, even as he urged the government to take steps to create infrastructure for other sports in the country.

Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily, Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and other fellow Congress MPs were seen complimenting Azhar after his speech.

Last updated on Jul 14^th, 2009 at 18:01 pm IST--IANS

Possibly related news:

Other News Headlines

Sehwag guides Daredevils to a six-wicket win over Royals (Lead)

Ahmedabad, March 16

Virender Sehwag struck a whirlwind 75 as Delhi Daredevils won their second consecutive match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) beating Rajasthan Royals by six wickets here Monday.

Scoreboard: Delhi Daredevils vs. Rajasthan Royals, IPL

Ahmedabad, March 15

The following is the scoreboard of the match between Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera here Monday.

Punjab flags off motorcycle highway patrol

Chandigarh, March 15

In a bid to make national highways safer and to streamline the flow of increasing traffic, a new highway patrol scheme was launched in Punjab with the flagging off of 50 Enfield motorcycles here Monday.

Royal Challengers hope to bounce back in Tuesday's match

Bangalore, March 15

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hope to bounce back Tuesday when they take on Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) III T20 Championship at the Chinnaswamy stadium here.

Delhi Daredevils win by six wickets

Ahmedabad, March 15

Delhi Daredevils beat Rajasthan Royals by six wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera here Monday.

Enter Your Name and Email below and Post your comment
Name	Email:
Comment:

Please login to use this service
Usermame :
Password :
Quick signup \| Forgot Password