Five Indian cricketers who hold a government job
Cricketers are worshipped like deities in India. They gain such reputation with their exploits in the game and revered due to their hard work. The players’ wonders on the field at times also earn them a reward by the Indian government. Many might not know, but several renowned cricketers in India hold top jobs in one of their organizations. Let’s take a look at 5 such players who hold a government job:
MS Dhoni- Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Territorial Army
The former Indian captain is one of the most successful players in the history of the game. His love for the Indian Army was well-known throughout his career. After the 2011 World Cup triumph over Sri Lanka, MSD was rewarded with the honourable position of Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army. Dhoni even joined the Indian Army camp for a month after India’s 2019 World Cup exit. He represented India in 90 Tests, 350 ODIs, and 98 T20Is.
Joginder Sharma- Deputy Superintendent of Police, Haryana
Joginder Sharma became a hero instantly after the final over of the 2007 ICC World T20 where he gave his team a nail-biting victory against Pakistan. The performance earned him a job with Haryana Police that October. Currently, he is involved in the Kurukshetra district as a Deputy Superintendent of the Haryana Police. He represented India in 4 ODIs and as many T20Is.
Yuzvendra Chahal- Income Tax Officer
Yuzvendra Chahal has become a regular face in the Indian team. The Haryana-born spinner has bamboozled many not only with his googlies and leg-spinners but also with his academic qualifications. His exploits earned him a job as the Income Tax Department of India offered him a post of an Income Tax officer. He has represented India in 52 ODIs and 42 T20Is thus far.
KL Rahul- Assistant Manager, Reserve Bank of India
One of the most stylish cricketers of India, KL Rahul is one of the regular features for Indian cricket in white-ball cricket. The Reserve Bank of India had appointed him as the Assistant Manager, who previously featured in an RBI advertisement in which he was spotted promoting financial literacy and its importance in the country. He represented India in 36 Tests, 32 ODIs, and 41 T20Is thus far.
Umesh Yadav- Assistant Manager, Reserve Bank of India
Much like his Indian counterpart KL Rahul, the Vidharba-pacer Umesh Yadav has also been appointed the Reserve Bank of India as the Assistant Manager. Yadav debuted at the international circuit back in 2010 and made his Test debut in 2011. Recognizing his exploits, the RBI awarded him the position of an Assistant Manager under the sports quota in 2017. He has represented India in 46 Tests, 75 ODIs, and 7 T20Is thus far.
