AMARAVATHI: Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has resigned from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) within days of joining the party. He also stated that he would be taking a short break from politics. Rayudu announced his decision through the social media platform X. Rayudu, the former Indian middle-order batsman, announced his decision just eight days after joining the YSRCP.

"I have decided to quit the YSRCP Party and stay out of politics for a little while. Further action will be conveyed in due course of time," Rayudu wrote on X.

The unexpected announcement has left YSRCP activists and fans in shock.

Rayudu joined the YSRCP on December 28 last year. Jagan Mohan Reddy personally welcomed him to the party. Deputy CM Narayanaswamy and MP Midhun Reddy were also present.