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India's 'winningest' captain in both Tests and One-day internationals started his career in 1984-85 in spectacular fashion, setting a world record by scoring a century in each of his first three Tests. A dashing, wristy and elegant Hyderabad batsman, Azharuddin for many years has formed the backbone of the Indian middle order batting. His wristy flicks, glances and drives are a veritable feast for the eye, and once in the groove he can be unstoppable. He is an outstanding player of spin and medium-pace bowling, although in the past questions have been raised about his abilities when the ball is banged in short at great speeds. 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, and many run outs with his trademark flick-of-the-wrist returns from gully and backward point. He bowled occasional brisk offspinners in one-day cricket until a back strain curtailed that. After losing the Indian captaincy in 1997, he returned to provide experience and class to a young and talented middle order and eventually was reinstated in early 1998. When he returned to the team, he came back with a bang scoring heaps of runs, including a 153* vs. Zimbabwe in the Pepsi Triangular series. He scored 3 centuries and 8 fifties in that year at an average of 43.72. The 1999 World Cup coincided with a loss of form, and a shoulder injury. When India failed to advance to the semi-finals, his fate was inevitable. He was replaced as captain in July 1999.

Profile of the Player

Full Name	: Mohammed Azizuddin Azharuddin
Birthday	: Feb 8, 1963
Birth Place	: Hyderabad
Country	: India
Batting	: Right hand batsman
Bowling	: Right arm medium pace bowler
Test Debut	: vs England, at Calcutta, on 31/12/1984
Last Test	: vs Sri Lanka, at Colombo (SSC), on 24/2/1999 ?

Statistics: Tests Matches (Graphical Analysis)

Tests: Batting

Matches	Inns	Not Outs	Runs	Highest	Avg	100s	50s	0s
98	145	9	6104	199	44.88	21	21	5

Tests: Bowling

Matches	Balls	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Avg	5w	10w	Best	Strike Rate	Eco. Rate
98	13	0	16	0		-	-	-		7.38

Tests: Fielding

Matches	Catches	Stumped	Total
98	105	0	105

ODI: Batting

Matches	Inns	Not Outs	Runs	Highest	Avg	100s	50s	0s
323	297	53	9111	153*	37.34	7	57	9

ODI: Bowling

Matches	Balls	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Avg	5w	Best	Eco. Rate
323	552	1	479	12	39.92	-	3-19	5.21

ODI: Fielding

Matches	Catches	Stumped	Total
323	153	0	153

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