Ambati Rayadu Explains Why He Left Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP Party Just 8 Days After Joining

GG News Bureau
Amaravath, 8th Jan. Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has revealed the reason behind his decision to take a break from politics. He stated that his commitment to the Mumbai Indians franchise in the UAE’s ILT20 second season is the primary factor.

Rayudu left the political world surprised when he quit the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) just eight days after joining. He made the announcement on X, stating that he was leaving the YSRCP less than a month after joining CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s party.

“I, Ambati Rayudu, will be representing the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming ILt20 from Jan 20th in Dubai. This requires me to be politically non-affiliated while playing professional sport,” Rayudu posted on X.

I Ambati Rayudu will be representing the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming ILt20 from jan 20th in Dubai. Which requires me to be politically non affiliated whilst playing professional sport.

— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) January 7, 2024

The Chennai Super Kings star was inducted into the party by YRS Congress president and Andhra Chief Minister, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, on December 28, 2023.

Rayudu clarified his position on Sunday, stating that he wants to remain politically non-affiliated while playing professional sports and representing a club like the Mumbai Indians.

Rayudu, who played a crucial role in CSK’s quest for the fifth IPL title in May last year, will return to the Mumbai Indians franchise for the second season of ILT20 after leaving them in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2017. The ILT20 will take place in three venues in the UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, between January 19 and February 17.

The former Indian batter announced his departure from the IPL after his successful run and hinted at his plans to enter politics.