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After showing amazing performance on the cricket field, many veterans entered politics. Many players failed as cricketers and became successful after entering politics, while there are many cricketers who were successful cricketers but their career in politics could not last long. At the same time, there are many players who achieved tremendous success in politics and led the government of their country after retiring from the cricket field. In today's report, we will give you information about such players.
imran khan
Imran Khan has been the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team. Under his captaincy, he made Pakistan the champion in the 1992 World Cup. After showing great success on the cricket field, Imran Khan entered politics and formed his own party named Tarheek Insaaf in Pakistan. Like cricket, Imran Khan emerged as a champion here too and in 2018 he took oath as the Prime Minister. Although his government fell in 2022, his party is known as the main opposition party.
nawaz sharif
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is also included in this list. Although Nawaz Sharif did not play international cricket, he was considered the best player of club cricket. He has also played one match in first class cricket for Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif from the Muslim League party has become the Prime Minister of Pakistan three times so far.
Kamise hit
Kamisese Mara, who played cricket for the Fiji cricket team, also performed brilliantly in politics after cricket. Kamisese Mara was a medium fast bowler but his right hand got injured during a match, which stopped his career. After this, he entered politics and was the Prime Minister of the country from 1970 to 1992 and the President of the country from 1993 to 2000.
Sir Francis Bell
New Zealand's first Prime Minister Sir Francis Bell also showed his talent on the cricket field. He has played first-class matches. However, his cricket career could not last long and he soon left cricket and entered politics. After this, he became the Prime Minister of New Zealand on 10 May 1925.
Sir Alec Douglas Home
Sir Alec Douglas Home was also a great first-class player. He soon retired from cricket and entered politics. After this, he took oath as the British Prime Minister in 1963.