Former Indian Cricketer Ambati Rayudu Joins YSR Congress Party in Andhra Pradesh

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has officially joined the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at the CM office in Vijayawada.

The event, which included Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Narayana Swamy and MP Peddireddy Mithun Reddy, was shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of YSRCP.

సీఎం క్యాంప్‌ కార్యాలయంలో ముఖ్యమంత్రి శ్రీ వైఎస్‌ జగన్‌ సమక్షంలో వైఎస్సార్‌ కాంగ్రెస్‌ పార్టీలో చేరిన ప్రముఖ భారత క్రికెటర్‌ అంబటి తిరుపతి రాయుడు.

ఈ కార్యక్రమంలో పాల్గొన్న డిప్యూటీ సీఎం నారాయణ స్వామి, ఎంపీ పెద్దిరెడ్డి మిథున్‌ రెడ్డి.#CMYSJagan#AndhraPradesh @RayuduAmbati pic.twitter.com/QJJk07geHL

— YSR Congress Party (@YSRCParty) December 28, 2023

Rayudu, known for his contributions in domestic and IPL cricket, retired after the 2023 IPL season. His entry into politics was announced a month after retirement, expressing his intention to serve the people of Andhra Pradesh.

Despite speculations about contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Rayudu denied such claims. His decision to engage with the public and understand their concerns indicates a commitment to his political endeavor.