Praveen Kumar swings from cricket to politics; Joins Samajwadi Party

The Meerut born all-rounder who has played six Tests, 68 One day Internationals, and 10 T20Is, said the reporters, “I have met the Chief Minister and decided to join the party. I will do whatever is possible for the party,” reported The Hindu.

On asking whether he would contest in the assembly elections to be held next year, Kumar said, “I am a kid in this field. As of now I will try to learn it .”

By praising the Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Kumar said, “The Chief Minister has done a lot for sportsmen and big stadiums are being constructed in Lucknow and Saifai.”