Ex-cricketer Ambati Rayudu joins Jagan Mohan Reddy’s party

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu on Thursday joined politics. He joined Andhra Pradesh's ruling party, Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), in the presence of chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Vijayawada. Deputy CM Narayan Swamy and YSRCP MP Peddireddy Mithun Reddy also attended the event .

Ambati Rayudu with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

"Famous Indian cricketer Ambati Tirupati Rayudu joined the YSR Congress Party in the presence of Chief Minister Shri YS Jagan at the CM Camp office. Deputy CM Narayana Swamy and MP Peddireddy Mithun Reddy participated in this program," the party wrote on X.

Rayudu retired from cricket in 2023 after the Indian Premier League. A native of Andhra Pradesh, he has represented the state in domestic cricket. He also played for Team India.