5 Rumoured Rifts Between Indian Cricketers Which Turned Out to be a Reality
These Indian players got involved in rifts (Image Source: Twitter)
Sachin Tendulkar and Mohammad Azharuddin
In 1996, things went heated between Sachin Tendulkar and Mohammad Azharuddin. In that year, India lost the World Cup and had a very bad England tour. Hence, the captaincy baton went from Azharuddin to Tendulkar’s hands. However, Sachin thought that Azhar was attempting to harm the team. Even, though he was not giving his all when batting.
Meanwhile, in 1998, Azhar became captain once again after Sachin. But, India lost the World Cup in 1999. Next year, Sachin again got the opportunity to lead the team. Then, he forbade Azhar from joining the squad. Even, he declined to accompany him on the arduous tour of Australia. Sachin announced his resignation from captaincy after Azhar rejoined the team ahead of the South Africa series.
