Former England cricketer who had recently turned an author with his book ' Full Monty', has revealed his plans to enter world of politics, setting his eyes on becoming Mayor of London. Mr Panesar handed over copies of his book to Indian cricket team during Cricket World Cup held earlier this year said he would like to toss his luck in politics at end of his cricket career. Monty Panesar got first wicket of Sachin Tendulkar for England cricket team at a match in 2012 which inspired 'Monty Mania' in cricketing world. 

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Monty Panesar has an interest in politics

Monty Panesar while addressing a garing organized by Indian Journalists Association on September 13 said that politics does interest him with him living in London he kws a lot about London so maybe when Sadiq Khan is done, he will succeed him as Mayor of London. On being asked wher he has chosen a political affiliation for his future occupation he stated following: 

"I haven't really decided that yet because I am still ambitious to play cricket. I will be working on being super fit for county season but in meantime, when you are t playing cricket or training, you have to occupy your mind. And, one of my activities is reading about politics.

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"'India a cricket powerhouse"

Monty Panesar highlighted that India is a powerhouse of cricket and that it is Indian cricket fans who make championships successful for  crowd and enthusiasm. He said that India is a prosperous nation and soon India will take over world. Monty inspired term Monty Mania with his very first wicket for England cricket team that too of Sachin Tendulkar in a match of 2012. He also refers to legendary cricketer as Sachin Paaji and said that: 

"Sachin Tendulkar should always be at top. He was a role model t just for India but also for British Indians. He is greatest sportsman ever and will always be god of cricket"

In his book " Full Monty", Panesar reveals racism that generation of his parents faced, about him growing up as a happy cricket-obsessed child in England and his opinion about controversial Lord rman Tebbit cricket test which raised doubts about loyalties of Immigrants in Britain.

(With inputs from PTI)