The then South African captain, Cronje, in his confession for match-fixing, had indicated that Azharuddin was the one who introduced him to the bookies.
Azharuddin said it was important for him to clear his name in front of the eyes of the people of his constituency in Moradabad.
“It was important for me to clear my name as I am representing the people of Moradabad. I am happy now in front of them,” said the Congress MP.
He said that he would be happy if he gives back to the game whatever he had learnt in his career.
“I want to give back to the game and I want to share the experience I have gained in my career to a youngster,” he said.
Asked about the India-Pakistan limited-over series in December, Azharuddin said, “It's a welcome development and we should encourage cricket ties between the two countries.”
The ban was imposed in 2000 by BCCI as per the suggestion of a three-member committee comprising its erstwhile president A C Muthaiah and two vice-presidents Kamal Morarka and K M Ram Prasad in the wake of allegations of match-fixing against Azharuddin.
