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Ambati Rayudu Announces Break From Politics! Quits YSRCP Party Within A Week

image-lr1rgmdmAmbati Rayudu with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (X.com)

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu made headlines last year after he announced his retirement from all forms of cricket following the conclusion of the 2023 IPL season.

The Andhra Pradesh native featured in 55 ODIs and 6 T20Is for India in his decade-long career. The batter rose to fame following his masterclass in the Indian Premier League. However, Father's Time got the better of Rayudu, as he chose to hang his boots last year.

Having said that, Ambati Rayudu kicked off his second innings in politics last week when he joined the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in the presence of Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at the CM office in Vijayawada.

The induction was formally announced via the political party's official X handle. However, the dynamics witnessed a sudden shift as Rayudu took a U-turn over his political future.


Ambati Rayudu's Political Future In Jeopardy!

In less than 10 days post-induction into the YSRCP party, Rayudu announced his departure with immediate effect. The former cricketer shared the shocking news via his X handle and confirmed his decision to step back from politics for a while.

Ambati Rayudu further added that his next course of action concerning his political career will be conveyed as and when deemed necessary.

The announcement has stirred speculation and raised questions about the factors leading to Rayudu's sudden departure from the political sphere. While the cricketer did not delve into specific details regarding the reasons for his decision, it highlights the unpredictable nature of the intersection between sports and politics.

Rayudu's foray into politics was seen by many as a new chapter in his post-cricket career. The decision to join a prominent political party suggested a shift in focus from the cricket field to public service.

However, the abrupt exit brings into focus the challenges and uncertainties that can accompany transitions between professions, especially one as high-profile as international cricket or politics.