Ex-Indian cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin survives car crash

Former Indian cricket team captain Mohammed Azharuddin escaped a car crash unhurt on Wednesday morning in Rajasthan’s Soorwal, his personal assistant informed media.

According to India Today, the politician and former cricketer's car suffered a nasty blow that occurred near the Kota mega highway.

The publication said that Azharrudin escaped unhurt, however, a person traveling with him suffered a minor injury.

"Azharuddin was shifted to another car and he, along with his family, reached a hotel soon after," it said.

The former skipper represented India in 99 Test matches and was the leading run-scorer in one-day internationals before Sachin Tendulkar surpassed him.

Azharuddin captained India in three ICC World Cups from 1992 to 1999, leading the team to the semi-final in the 1996 edition, according to Hindustan Times.