Kedar Jadhav Joins BJP: Former Cricketer Set To Work For Sports Wing Of Bharatiya Janata Party In Maharashtra

There was no official word on what role or responsibility Jadhav will be given within the party

Updated on: 9 April 2025 2:11 am

Published at: 9 April 2025 2:11 am

Former cricketer Kedar Jadhav speaks after joining BJP. PTI

Former cricketer Kedar Jadhav speaks after joining BJP in the presence of Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule, in Mumbai. PTI Photo/Shashank Parade

Former India cricketer Kedar Jadhav on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mumbai. (More Cricket News)

Jadhav, 39, who announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket in June last year, joined the ruling party in the presence of state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule and other leaders.

#WATCH | Former Indian Cricketer Kedar Jadhav joins BJP in the presence of Maharashtra minister and state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule in Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/4reAKk7F1Y
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"He will tour the state and meet the youth. He will help strengthen the sports wing of the BJP in Maharashtra," Bawankule said.

There was no official word on what role or responsibility Jadhav will be given within the party.

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