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Cricketers Trade Wickets for Government Roles
5 Aug
Summary
- Several Indian cricketers hold government jobs via sports quota.
- Umesh Yadav and KL Rahul work at the Reserve Bank of India.
- Mohammed Siraj appointed Deputy Superintendent of Police in Telangana.
Several prominent Indian cricketers are balancing their sporting careers with roles in public service, holding significant government positions. These appointments, often through the sports quota, highlight a pathway for athletes beyond the cricket field.
Fast bowler Umesh Yadav was appointed an Assistant Manager at the Reserve Bank of India in July 2017. Similarly, batter KL Rahul joined the RBI as an Assistant Manager in 2018. Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was appointed an income tax officer in 2018 and also holds the position of Income Tax Inspector.
In a recent development, Mohammed Siraj officially took charge as a Deputy Superintendent of Police with the Telangana Police in October 2024, honored for his cricketing achievements. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan also holds an Assistant Manager position at the RBI's Patna office, currently fulfilling his duties during a break from competitive cricket. These cricketers demonstrate a commitment to public service alongside their national sporting commitments.
