In India, cricketers are treated like deities because of the way they regularly deliver at the highest levels and make their country proud. Having said that, some of them deserve extra recognition because not only are they fabulous athletes, but also holders of reputed Government jobs. Read on for the big reveal at the end!
Indian Cricketers Who Also have Good Government Jobs
Ajit Wadekar:
The late Ajit Wadekar- a flamboyant and aggressive left-handed batsman- had captained India and later went on to become Team India’s coach. A lesser-known fact about Ajit Wadekar is that he had actually cleared the Bank PO exam to work for the State Bank of India (SBI). After he retired from Indian cricket, he went on to work for the SBI and rose to the prestigious post of Chief General Manager.
He wasn’t the only one, of course; many of his team-mates such as Bishan Singh Bedi, Gundappa Viswanath too had enviable banking jobs. The good news is that many of these banks have just recently updated their IBPS PO Vacancy list, which gives us a lifetime opportunity to work with these esteemed organizations.
Joginder Sharma:
Who doesn’t remember this former pacer from Haryana? His heroics on the night of the Inaugural T20 World cup final against Pakistan is still considered as one of the finest comebacks ever. His heroics made the Haryana government reward him with Rupees 21 lakhs cash prize and a job in the Haryana Police department. He currently works as the Deputy Superintendent of Police, which is a highly-held post in the Police department.
KL Rahul:
This young, fierce right-handed batsman is considered by many as one of the best in the current generation. His magical knocks have guaranteed his place in the Indian cricket team. In honor of his performances, RBI appointed him as an Assistant Manager, which is a dream come true for many bankers, as Assistant Managers draw handsome salaries and have near-eternal job security.
This can only be considered as a dream break for KL Rahul because getting a job in RBI is otherwise not an easy thing, as the competition for an RBI job is fierce. What makes matters tougher is that RBI has its own rules and regulations when it comes to appointments. Having said that, a detailed IBPS PO Exam Analysis will make it clear that you don’t actually have to go through all that huff and puff if you want to get into a reputed bank as most of them today recruit through the common IBPS examinations.
Yuzvendra Chahal:
Yuzvendra Chahal, a successful spinner, has definitely emerged as Team India’s leading spinner in the limited-over format. His stint in IPL made him popular and earned him a slot with Team India. The Income Tax Department, based on his popularity and outstanding performances on the field, honored him with the post of Income Tax Officer, which isn’t an easy job to get. Normally, you will have to clear the tough SSC- CGL examinations for it, a challenge for even the most dedicated and devoted of aspirants.
M.S. Dhoni:
Saving the best for the last, we reveal to you the one and only-Mahendra Singh Dhoni! Widely regarded as one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history, he is the only skipper in the sport to win three world championships across all three formats. For his outstanding contributions to Indian cricket, he was conferred with the extremely prestigious rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. After 13 years of service, he may also get promoted to the post of Lieutenant Colonel. All the best to Mahi for his second innings!