Cricketers with Other Jobs: Rinku Singh is set to be appointed as a Regional Sports Officer by the Uttar Pradesh Government. This move is being seen as a reward for being part of the T20 World Cup 2026 winning team under Suryakumar Yadav. During that time, he was also managing personal challenges, as his father was fighting stage IV cancer.
Along with this, the state government has announced a bigger plan to support athletes. This includes giving government jobs, cash rewards, and honors to players who have performed well at national and international levels.
Other athletes are also getting roles. Rajkumar Pal, who was part of India’s bronze medal-winning hockey team at the Paris Olympics, will be appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police. A total of six international medal-winning athletes are being given jobs, and the appointment letters will be handed out by Yogi Adityanath at a ceremony in Lucknow.
Paralympic athletes are included too. Praveen Kumar will become a DSP, while Ajit Singh will be appointed as a District Panchayat Raj Officer.
On top of jobs, the government is also giving financial rewards. Around ₹1.64 crore will be shared among 14 players, and 19 more will receive support through the Eklavya Sports Fund. Some athletes will also receive the Lakshman Award and Rani Lakshmibai Award, along with cash prizes and recognition.
List of the Top 5 Cricketers with Other Jobs
1. Rinku Singh – Regional Sports Officer, Uttar Pradesh
Rinku Singh was appointed as Regional Sports Officer by the Uttar Pradesh government just before IPL 2026.
He got this job under a rule that rewards athletes who win medals at major events. Rinku was part of India’s T20 World Cup 2026 winning team and also won gold at the Asian Games.
His journey started in Aligarh, where his father worked as an LPG cylinder delivery man earning about ₹12,000 per month. Rinku kept playing cricket despite money problems.
He joined Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018 and has scored 1,099 runs in 59 IPL matches at a strike rate of 145.17. He is known for finishing games, including hitting five sixes in an over against Gujarat Titans in 2023.
He received his appointment letter from Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on March 24, 2026.
2. Varun Chakravarthy – Former Junior Artist & Architect
Before cricket, Varun Chakravarthy had very different jobs. He once worked as a junior artist in the Tamil film Jeeva, earning ₹600 per day. In that film, he played a cricketer.
He also worked in architecture, earning ₹14,000–₹18,000 per month, and later became an assistant director. He also played guitar.
Even then, he kept playing tennis-ball cricket, where he earned small amounts for hitting sixes or bowling yorkers. That hard work helped him reach the IPL. And he plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
3. MS Dhoni – Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Army
MS Dhoni holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army. He got this honour in 2011 after India won the World Cup.
In 2019, he trained with the army’s parachute regiment and spent time with soldiers in Kashmir.
He has always shown strong respect for the armed forces. Along with leading India to three ICC trophies, this role shows his connection beyond cricket.
4. Mohammed Siraj – Deputy Superintendent of Police, Telangana
Mohammed Siraj was appointed DSP in Telangana after India won the T20 World Cup 2024. The announcement was made by A. Revanth Reddy.
Siraj comes from a humble background in Hyderabad. His father was an autorickshaw driver. During the 2020–21 Australia tour, his father passed away, but Siraj stayed and helped India win the series at Gabba.
This job is a recognition of his journey and contribution to Indian cricket.
5. Yuzvendra Chahal – Income Tax Officer, Haryana
Yuzvendra Chahal works as an Income Tax Officer in Haryana along with playing cricket. He is also the IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker with 221 wickets.
He has managed both cricket and his government job at the same time. He has said this role helps him stay grounded.
Even with fame and pressure, he continues to balance both careers.
FAQs
Q. What role will Rinku Singh get from the government?
A. Rinku Singh will be appointed as a Regional Sports Officer by the Uttar Pradesh Government.
Q. Which other athletes are getting government jobs?
A. Rajkumar Pal will become a DSP, while Praveen Kumar and Ajit Singh are also getting roles.
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