Yusuf Pathan's entry into politics, Trinamool Congress made him Lok Sabha candidate; Will contest elections from here

Former Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan will now start his innings on the political pitch. Trinamool Congress on Sunday declared Yusuf Pathan as its candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Yusuf Pathan has been made the candidate from Baharampur constituency which is currently held by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

Yusuf Pathan, a former Indian cricket player who amassed a large number of sixes and fours in the game, is planning to enter politics. Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has declared Yusuf Pathan, the 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup champion, as her party's candidate for the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat. Congressman Adhir Ranjan Choudhary currently holds the seat of Baharampur. It is anticipated that Pathan will run against him in the election.

The fact that Yusuf Pathan has represented India in 22 T20 and 57 ODI matches is notable. Yusuf has amassed 810 runs—two centuries and three half-centuries—for Team India in One-Day Internationals. Yusuf Pathan has claimed 33 wickets in this format of bowling. Yusuf Pathan has played 22 T20 matches for India. During this period he has taken 236 runs and 13 wickets. Yusuf Pathan has been known for his aggressive batting on the cricket field.