Indian cricketers are constantly in the news. Despite being in the limelight, they face many difficulties. There is a period in the cricketing life of players. We know that their career span is shorter than other occupations. So after retirement, players have to find some other job. The government has rewarded many talented Indian cricketers by appointing them to prestigious posts. So let’s know about such Indian cricketers who are also government officials.
Here are the list of 8 Indian Cricketers Who Are get Top Level Government jobs
1. Kapil Dev – Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Army
Kapil Dev is one of the best all-rounders to represent India in cricket. In his 17-year cricket career of 1978–1995. He has won several matches to India on his own. India, the former captain who won the World Cup for the first time. Ber has awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. He was awarded this prestigious post in 2008, three years before Dhoni.
2. Joginder Sharma – Deputy Commissioner of Police, Haryana
Joginder Sharma is remembered for bowling in the final over of the ICC T20 World Cup final played in 2007. He became the hero of victory by taking the invaluable wicket of Misbah-ul-Haq in the last over. Joginder Sharma got Misbah caught by Sreesanth and gave India a 5-run win over Pakistan. After his match-winning performance in the World Cup, Haryana Police gave him a job in his department. Joginder Sharma appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Police of Haryana.
3. Sachin Tendulkar – IAF Honorary Group Captain
Sachin Tendulkar, the world foremost cricketer. He awarded the rank of Group Captain in the Indian Air Force in 2010. He works with Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal PV Naik as the brand ambassador of the Indian Air Force. Young generation to join Indian Air Force. Before Sachin Tendulkar was awarded the rank. He familiar with the Indian Air Force and had to undergo some basic training.
Sachin also nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 2012. However, his status as a Rajya Sabha member is heavily debated for his non-attendance at Parliament sessions. He also the first active player and cricketer to nominated in the Rajya Sabha. He also the first person to have awarded the high rank of Group Captain without previous aviation background.
4. Mahendra Singh Dhoni – Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Army
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is one of the best captains in the world. He helped India win three major ICC tournaments – first T20 World Cup in 2007, World Cup 2011 and Champions Trophy 2013. Apart from cricket, the former Indian captain has held not one, But two government posts. After making India a world champion under his leadership in 2011. He was awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian Army. Dhoni takes great pride in wearing the uniform of the Army.
5. Harbhajan Singh – Deputy Superintendent of Police, Punjab
Harbhajan Singh is undoubtedly one of the best off-spinners in India. He last played for the Indian team against South Africa in 2015. However, he is currently out of Team India. He has appointed as Deputy Superintendent by Punjab Police as a reward for his services to the game.
6. Umesh Yadav – Assistant Manager, Reserve Bank of India
Umesh Yadav who was an aspiring constable a decade ago. In 2017, He appointed to the post of Assistant Manager at Reserve Bank of India, Nagpur. Yadav may have lost the post of constable but due to his good performance in cricket. He got a job in one of the most prestigious institutions in the country.
7. Yuzvendra Chahal – Inspector, Income Tax Department
Chahal gaining popularity in international cricket. The Indian Income Tax Department honored him by appointing him to the post of Income Tax Officer.
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8. K.L Rahul – Assistant Manager, Reserve Bank of India
There is no doubt that KL Rahul is one of the most talented batsmen in the Indian cricket team. The Reserve Bank of India has given him the post of Assistant Manager in view of Rahul’s good performance. Apart from this, Rahul has recently seen in an RBI advertisement promoting financial literacy with Umesh Yadav.
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