Mohammed Azharuddeen is an Indian first-class cricketer who plays for Kerala in the domestic circuit. A right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, he came to wider notice during the 2020–21 season of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, India's premier domestic Twenty20 competition organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Key facts
| Full name | Mohammed Azharuddeen |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Domestic team | Kerala |
| Sport | Cricket |
Career
Azharuddeen represents the Kerala state cricket team in BCCI-administered domestic competitions, including the Ranji Trophy (first-class), the Vijay Hazare Trophy (List A) and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (Twenty20). He is part of a generation of Kerala cricketers who have raised the profile of the side in domestic limited-overs cricket.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020–21
Azharuddeen drew national attention during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy held in January 2021, when he produced a rapid century for Kerala against Mumbai in a group-stage fixture. The innings, scored at strike rates well above the typical Twenty20 norm, was widely reported in the Indian sports media and led to discussion about his prospects in franchise cricket.
Indian Premier League
Following his domestic form, Azharuddeen attracted interest at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction and was associated with the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise as a wicketkeeping option in their squad.
Significance
Azharuddeen is among a number of cricketers from Kerala — alongside players such as Sanju Samson — who have helped showcase the state's emerging talent base in Indian domestic cricket, particularly in the shorter formats.
Related topics
- Kerala cricket team
- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Ranji Trophy
- Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Indian Premier League
- Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Board of Control for Cricket in India
- Sanju Samson
References
- Wikidata entity: Q22003244