Top 10 Indian Cricketers Holding Prestigious Government Positions

Many legendary Indian cricketers have been honoured with significant government positions, including honorary military ranks, police roles, and public sector jobs. These appointments recognize their outstanding contributions to cricket and the nation. From Sachin Tendulkar's honorary Group Captain rank in the Indian Air Force to military honours for MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev, these positions symbolize respect and national pride.

Cricket fans often recall memorable sixes, crucial wickets, and World Cup wins, but many may not be aware that several players transitioned into notable government roles after their cricket careers.

Criteria for Ranking Indian Cricketer Government Jobs

These roles can be ranked by considering:

• Position level: Higher ranks like senior military titles or top police positions carry more prestige.
• Type of appointment: Active service roles involve actual duties, while honorary ranks are symbolic acknowledgments.
• National recognition: Roles awarded for exceptional contributions to cricket and national pride usually hold greater importance.

Top 10 Indian Cricketers With Government Posts

• Cricketer: Sachin TendulkarPosition: Group CaptainDepartment: Indian Air ForceYear: 2010Type: Honorary
• Cricketer: MS DhoniPosition: Lieutenant ColonelDepartment: Indian Territorial ArmyYear: 2011Type: Honorary
• Cricketer: Kapil DevPosition: Lieutenant ColonelDepartment: Indian Territorial ArmyYear: 2008Type: Honorary
• Cricketer: Joginder SharmaPosition: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)Department: Haryana PoliceYear: 2007Type: Active service
• Cricketer: Harbhajan SinghPosition: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)Department: Punjab PoliceYear: 2010Type: Active/honorary conferment
• Cricketer: Yuzvendra ChahalPosition: Income Tax Inspector / OfficerDepartment: Income Tax DepartmentYear: 2018Type: Active service quota
• Cricketer: KL RahulPosition: Assistant ManagerDepartment: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)Year: 2018Type: Public sector undertaking
• Cricketer: Umesh YadavPosition: Assistant ManagerDepartment: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)Year: 2017Type: Public sector undertaking
• Cricketer: Harmanpreet KaurPosition: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)Department: Punjab PoliceYear: 2018Type: Active service
• Cricketer: Rinku SinghPosition: Senior Executive / Officer Roles (State Recognitions)Department: Public Sector / Government AdministrationYear: Recent yearsType: Active service support

The Highest-Ranked Indian Cricketer Government Job

The most prestigious government position held by an Indian cricketer is Sachin Tendulkar's honorary rank of Group Captain in the Indian Air Force, granted in 2010. This rank equals a Colonel in the Indian Army and was given to honour his immense impact on Indian cricket and his role as a national icon.

Details About Other Notable Appointments

• Rinku Singh - Vice-captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, he earned government roles in Uttar Pradesh's sports administration, including recognition as a Regional Sports Officer.
• Harmanpreet Kaur - Captain of India's women's team, appointed Deputy Superintendent of Police in Punjab Police in 2018 for her inspiring achievements.
• Umesh Yadav - Fast bowler appointed Assistant Manager at RBI in 2017 through sports quota.
• KL Rahul - One of India’s top batsmen, also appointed Assistant Manager at RBI in 2018.
• Yuzvendra Chahal - Star spinner, serving as Income Tax Officer since 2018 under sports quota.
• Harbhajan Singh - Renowned spinner appointed DSP in Punjab Police in 2010.
• Joginder Sharma - Famous for his final over in 2007 T20 World Cup win, became DSP in Haryana Police and actively served.
• Kapil Dev - 1983 World Cup-winning captain awarded honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank in Indian Territorial Army in 2008.
• MS Dhoni - Former captain received honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank in Indian Territorial Army in 2011, also participated actively in training.

Common Questions

• Which Indian cricketers hold honorary army ranks? Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar (IAF), MS Dhoni, and Deepak Hooda have honorary military ranks.
• What government job does Sachin Tendulkar hold? He holds the honorary Group Captain rank in the Indian Air Force.
• Which post was given to Mohammed Siraj? Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) by Telangana government.
• Did any cricketer get a railway job? MS Dhoni worked as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) before focusing on cricket full-time.
• Do government posts provide salaries to cricketers? Yes, those in regular government roles receive salaries; honorary posts generally do not.