Updated On: 20 October, 2018 02:48 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
Navjot Singh Sidhu has had an eventful career so far as a politician, from switching parties, to becoming a minister in Punjab. On his 55th birthday today, we take a look at other sports stars who turned to politics after retirement

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Former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu was known for hitting big sixes over the bowler's head during his playing days, after retirement from the sport, he tried his hand at commentary before taking a full-fledged dive in politics. We look at sports stars who made use of their large fan following and made a mark in politics after retiring from their respective sport.
Navjot Singh Sidhu: