Padi Kaushik Reddy (born 21 December 1984) is an Indian politician and member of legislative Assembly (MLA) from Huzurabad Assembly constituency in Telangana & Indian former cricketer. He played fifteen first-class matches for Hyderabad between 2004 and 2007.[1]

Padi Kaushik Reddy
Personal information
Born (1984-12-21) 21 December 1984 (age 39)
Karimnagar, India
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2004-2007Hyderabad
Career statistics
Competition FC LA
Matches 15 12
Runs scored 299 38
Batting average 14.95 5.42
100s/50s 0/1 0/0
Top score 51* 13
Balls bowled 2,665 613
Wickets 47 17
Bowling average 27.10 30.41
5 wickets in innings 2 0
10 wickets in match 1 0
Best bowling 6/31 3/36
Catches/stumpings 3/0 1/0
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 22 August 2018

Currently as Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Huzurabad Assembly constituency in Telangana state by BRS party.[1][2]

Political career

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In 2018 Assembly polls Kaushik Reddy unsuccessfully contested on Congress ticket against the then TRS candidate Etela Rajender from Huzurabad. After Etela Rajender Resigned to Assembly after land grabbing charges were filed against him by Telangana Government, Kaushik Reddy joined the TRS Party in the presence of party president and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on 21 July 2021.[2]

Padi Kaushik Reddy is Nominated as MLC in Governor Quota under social service category on 21 July 2021 and sent to Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan for approval. on 16 November 2021 governor did not approve his candidature through governor quota. Kaushik Reddy was elected unanimously as MLC under MLA's Quota on 22 November 2021.[3][4][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Padi Kaushik Reddy". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  2. ^ The New Indian Express (22 July 2021). "TRS President KCR praises former Telangana Congress leader Kaushik Reddy at party meet". Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  3. ^ The Hindu (16 November 2021). "Surprises in TRS pick for six MLC seats". Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  4. ^ "All 6 TRS candidates elected unopposed to Telangana Legislative Council". 22 November 2021. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  5. ^ Telangana Today (4 March 2023). "Kaushik Reddy assumes charge as Govt Whip in Telangana Legislative Council". Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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