Happy Birthday Mohammad Azharuddin: TOP Records and Controversies of Former Captain, in PICS

Mohammed Azharuddin is the only cricketer to score centuries in his first three Tests. (Source: Twitter)

Mohammed Azharuddin had an impressive stint as a skipper and led India to 90 ODI victories in 174 matches as a captain. Azharuddin captained the India team in three World Cups- 1992, 1996 and 1999, the most by an Indian captain. (Source: Twitter)

Mohammed Azharuddin was banned by BCCI and ICC for his involvement in the Match-Fixing scandal in the year 2000 based on the report submitted by The Central Bureau of Investigation which stated that Azhar introduced South African captain Hansie Cronje to the bookies. (Source: Twitter)

Mohammed Azharuddin joined the Indian National Congress back in 2009 and became a member of Parliament after winning from the Moradabad seat in General Elections the same year. (Source: Twitter)

Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin is celebrating his 60th birthday on Wednesday (February 9). Azharuddin was married to Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani, which was his 2nd marriage. His second marriage has also ended in divorce. (Source: Twitter)