Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu on Thursday joined Andhra Pradesh's ruling YSRCP.
The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter was inducted into the party in the presence of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister K Narayana Swamy and Rajampeta Lok Sabha member P Mithun Reddy.
"In the presence of Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Ambati Tirupati Rayudu joined YSRCP at the CM's camp office," YSRCP said in a post on social media platform X. Reddy welcomed Rayudu by putting a YSRCP scarf around his neck and embracing him.
Ambati Rayudu, a club legend for MS Dhoni's CSK, played 55 ODI matches in the blue jersey. The middle-order batter made 1694 runs for India at an average of 47.06.
According to reports, the 37-year-olde had toured his native Guntur in May to understand the issues faced by the people. A month later, Rayudu made his intentions to enter politics clear. He had reportedly added that he would opt for the party to align with after charting a concrete plan of action.
