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From 'Dinda Academy' to Assembly: Ashok Dinda Gets BJP Ticket for Moyna Seat Again
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16-03-2026, 19:02
From 'Dinda Academy' to Assembly: Ashok Dinda Gets BJP Ticket for Moyna Seat Again
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Former Indian fast bowler Ashok Dinda has been nominated by BJP for the West Bengal assembly elections from the Moyna seat.
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This marks his second consecutive nomination; he won the Moyna seat in 2021 and became an MLA.
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Dinda played for India in ODIs and T20Is from 2009 to 2013, known for conceding many runs.
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Social media often trolls him with 'Dinda Academy' memes for his expensive overs in IPL and international matches.
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Despite a short international career, he had excellent first-class statistics with 420 wickets in 116 matches.
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