Top Indian cricketers holding Government jobs
Indian cricketers government jobs – Cricketers in India have huge respect. The game gets them fame, money, and fan following. The players get indulged in different professions after they are done with their careers. There are some who have attained Government jobs post their retirement or even while playing for the country. Let’s have a look at a few of them.
Indian cricketers government jobs – Indian cricketers who hold government jobs
MS Dhoni- Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Territorial Army
Probably one of the most successful captains in the world, MS Dhoni has achieved almost everything while he was on the cricket field. He led India to three ICC Trophies, 2007 World T20, 2011 50-over World Cup, and 2013 Champions Trophy.
But apart from being a brilliant captain, Dhoni was also rewarded with the honourable position of Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army. He was also a part of the camp after the team’s World Cup 2019 exit as they lost the semi-final to New Zealand. Dhoni retired from all forms of the game on August 15 this year.
Joginder Sharma- Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Haryana
How many of you remember Joginder Sharma? He is the same bowler who bowled the final over of the World T20 in 2007 against Pakistan and eventually won the match for India. Sharma wasn’t seen again in the Indian colours but his performance in the World Cup certainly earned him a very respectable job with Haryana Police. He is now in the Kurukshetra district as a Deputy Superintendent of the Haryana Police.
Indian cricketers government jobs – Indian cricketers who hold government jobs
Yuzvendra Chahal- Income Tax Officer
Yuzvendra Chahal is one of the most important players in the current Indian team’s setup. The leg-spinner has made a good name for himself at the highest level. But Chahal is surely an all-rounder in real life too.
While he is now playing for India, Chahal has been a chess player in his early days and now has a Government job too. He has been with the Income tax department as officer.
KL Rahul- Assistant Manager, Reserve Bank Of India
KL Rahul’s resurgence has been pretty helpful for the team. But apart from being a flamboyant wicket-keeper batsman, Rahul also has a Government job. He holds the position of Assistant Manager with The Reserve Bank of India.
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Umesh Yadav- Assistant Manager, Reserve Bank Of India
One of the fastest bowlers in the country, Umesh Yadav has been an integral part of the Indian team in the limited-overs format. While he has been a valuable asset for the Indian team, the Vidarbha-born pacer also holds a Government job. He joined The Reserve Bank of India as the Assistant Manager under the sports quota in 2017.
Indian cricketers government jobs
Kapil Dev – Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Territorial Army
Former India captain Kapil Dev who led the team to first-ever World Cup triumph in 1983 was recognized by the Indian Army, to become the first cricketer to achieve the feat. He was honoured with the post of Lieutenant Colonel.
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Sachin Tendulkar – Group Captain, Indian Air force:
The batting legend Sachin Tendulkar was honoured with the rank of a Group Captain in the Indian Air Force. Tendulkar has held a number of records which include scoring the most number of international runs. He also notched up 100 hundreds at the highest level while was a part of the Indian team that lifted the World Cup in 2011 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy.
Indian cricketers government jobs
Harbhajan Singh – Deputy Superintendent of Police, Punjab
One of India’s finest off-spinners of all time, Harbhajan Singh has unfolded some brilliant performances for the team. The right-arm spinner became the first Indian to bag a Test hat-trick while was a part of the Indian team that lifted the World T20 in 2007 and the 50-over World Cup in 2011.
Harbhajan was appointed as Deputy Superintendent by Punjab Police as a reward for his services to the game.
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