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Hyderabad, Oct 29 (PTI) Speculation is rife that former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin is likely to be inducted into the Telangana Cabinet.

Telangana PCC President Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud remained non-committal when asked about the development.

“It may be possible. I can neither confirm nor deny," Goud told PTI.

No official word has emerged from the party or the cricketer-turned-politician.

The present cabinet comprises 15 members, including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and there is no representation for minorities.

As per the provisions, there is still vacancy for three more members in the cabinet.

If inducted, the former cricketer will be the first minister from the minority community in Revanth Reddy’s cabinet.

Azharuddin was nominated as a

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