Ambati Rayudu reveals reason behind his decision to quit YSRCP

Known for calling a spade a spade, 'no-nonsense' Ambati Rayudu announced his exit from Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), days after taking the political plunge. The swashbuckling former batter has decided to take a break from politics.

Hyderabad: The former India batter Ambati Rayudu on Sunday has revealed his reason behind quitting politics, citing his commitment to franchise teams such as MI Emirates for the second season of the UAE's ILT20 cricket tournament. The announcement came a day after Rayudu left the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) after nine days of joining the party.

Rayudu took to 'X', formerly known as Twitter, and explicitly expressed, "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.”

The former Chennai Super Kings player also expressed his decision to step away from politics on Twitter saying, " This is to inform everyone that I have decided to quit the YSRCP Party and stay out of politics for a little while. Further action will be conveyed in due course of time. Thank You.”

The 38-year-old has represented the national side in 55 ODIs and six T20Is and joined the ruling YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh on December 28. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy welcomed in the party while State Deputy Chief Minister Narayana Swamy and Rajampet Lok Sabha member P Mithun Reddy were also present during the induction ceremony of the former cricketer.

Rayudu has opted to venture into the ILT20, to be held in the United Arab Emirates, renewing his association with the MI flag. He announced his retirement from IPL after MS Dhoni-led side clinched the title for the record fifth time.

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