Former cricketer Ambati Rayudu joined the ruling party YSRCP, in Vijayawada, where he was welcomed by CM Jagan Mohan Reddy. Rayudu, a renowned cricketer from Andhra Pradesh, retired in 2023 after a successful career in domestic cricket and in IPL. He announced his political transition in June, focusing on understanding the challenges faced by the common people in his hometown.