Top 5 Indian sportspersons contesting the General Elections in 2014

Sportspersons are used to competing on the field, but here we take a look at some of the sportpersons who will be competing this year in a different realm altogether.The General Elections of 2014 are under a month away and here we take a look at 5 distinguished sportsmen from different sports who have decided to take the political plunge this time around.

#5 Mohammad Kaif

The former India middle order batsman and Uttar Pradesh captain is remembered fondly for his partnership with Yuvraj Singh which helped India win the Natwest Trophy in 2002.

Kaif, who last represented India in 2006, will be contesting with the Congress party for the Phulpur Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh.