These 5 players of Team India are government babus, some work in bank and some in army, KL Rahul is at the forefront in the list.

Team India: Cricketers are worshiped like gods in India. People’s emotions are attached to this game in India. The game of cricket has long overtaken it as the most favorite sport in the country. People like to watch cricketers more than film stars. Cricketers are highly respected in the country for their magical performances on the field and making a name for themselves amidst all the struggles. This is the reason why today most of the youth of India start dreaming of playing in their country’s Team India.

Many players are also rewarded by the Government of India due to their impressive performance while playing for the team. Very few people know that many famous cricketers hold top positions in their sports as well as in government organizations. It is also a means for the government to show respect to its players. Today we are going to talk about some such players who, along with being cricketers, have also held government posts. So let us know about these players.

1. KL Rahul

Team India’s wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul made his debut in cricket in the year 2014. He plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket. Till now he has proved himself in all three formats of cricket. Rahul has scored more than seven thousand runs so far in all three formats. Due to his consistent performance, he has cemented his place in the team. He has also got the opportunity to lead the team many times. Rahul captains the Lucknow team in IPL. Recognizing his talent, the Reserve Bank of India appointed Rahul to the post of Assistant Manager in 2018. Rahul is continuously seen in the advertisements broadcast by RBI.

2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

MS Dhoni, one of the most successful captains of Team India, is also included in this list. In the year 2011, under his captaincy, Dhoni made Team India win the World Cup for the second time. He has every ICC trophy. Dhoni was known for his captaincy as well as his batting. His helicopter shot became very famous. He played 350 ODIs, 90 Tests and 98 T20 matches. His batting average in ODIs is above 50. Even in IPL, Dhoni made Chennai Super Kings champion four times under his captaincy. Dhoni has been very fond of the Indian Army since childhood. After winning the World Cup 2011, the Co-Territorial Army gave him the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After achieving this rank, Dhoni keeps going to the army camp for training from time to time.

3. Ishan Kishan

Team India’s left-handed wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan is also an employee of the Reserve Bank of India. Ishaan got a job as Assistant Manager in RBI Patna in the year 2017. He did this job while playing cricket. Ishaan also has a double century in his name in ODI format. Ishaan is the youngest batsman to do this. He has been given a place in the team of World Cup 2023. He has impressed everyone with his batting. Although he has not got a chance to play many international matches yet, he has impressed everyone in a short period of time. So far he has played 2 Tests, 27 ODIs and 29 T20 matches.

4. Deepak Hooda

Deepak Hooda, who was once seen as an option at number four, played the 2021 T20 World Cup, but soon the team management showed him the way out. Deepak Hooda played his last T20 International match in February 2023. Since then, HUDA did not get a chance. However, his name is still very big in domestic cricket. He plays for Lucknow Supergiants team in IPL. Like his fellow players, he has also got a job in the Reserve Bank of India. However, he is currently out of Team India’s squad. He too has not got a chance to play many matches for Team India yet. He has played 10 ODIs and 27 T20 matches so far. He also has a century to his name in T20 cricket.

5. Umesh Yadav

Team India’s fast bowler Umesh Yadav, better known as Vidarbha Express, was made the Assistant Manager in the Nagpur branch of the Reserve Bank of India in 2017. You will be surprised to know that he had also prepared for the post of Police Constable, but missed passing the exam by a very narrow margin. Umesh made his cricket debut in the year 2010. He has been playing cricket for a long time. He has played 57 Tests, 75 ODIs and 9 T20 matches so far. He has taken 288 wickets in his entire cricket career.