Navjot Sidhu: The irascible problem child of the Congress

The Congress' top leadership realises the former cricketer's utility and mass appeal. His oratory skills and ability to whip up mass hysteria in election rallies is acknowledged as an asset

Amarinder Singh, Navjot Sidhu, Punjab Congress

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Congress leader Navjot Sidhu (right) with Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

4 min read Last Updated : Apr 26 2021 | 10:15 AM IST

In 1996, when Navjot Sidhu walked out of the Indian cricket team midway through its disastrous tour of England, nobody knew what had set off one of the strangest antics

Topics : Navjot Singh Sidhu Captain Amarinder Singh Congress Punjab

First Published: Apr 26 2021 | 6:15 AM IST

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Navjot Sidhu: The irascible problem child of the Congress

The Congress' top leadership realises the former cricketer's utility and mass appeal. His oratory skills and ability to whip up mass hysteria in election rallies is acknowledged as an asset

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