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Last updated on - January 31, 2025, 11:31 AM IST
By
Ankit Kumar
After his 2011 World Cup final heroics, he was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian territorial army in 2011 and Dhoni takes a lot of pride in wearing the army colours.
Joginder Sharma is mostly remembered for bowling the last over of the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup final. His wicket of Misbah Ul Haq is one of the most memorable moments of Indian cricket in recent times. His heroics helped India win the finale by 5 runs against Pakistan. As a result of that over, India could lift a major ICC trophy for the first time after a gap of 24 years.
Harbhajan Singh is one of the best premium off-spinners ever produced by India. In the 103 test matches that he represented India, he took 417 wickets. In ODI cricket, he has 269 scalps to his name in 236 matches. Singh last played for India in 2015 against South Africa. Even though he is out of the national side, he has played his part for 2018 IPL winners, the Chennai Super Kings. As a reward for his services to the sport, Punjab Police appointed him as a Deputy Superintendent.
Rahul's potential has been rightly identified by the Reserve Bank of India and they have given him the post of an assistant manager. He along with Umesh Yadav recently featured in an RBI advertisement promoting financial literacy.
In the last two years, the leg-spinner has become a key member of the Indian limited overs squad and his partnership with Kuldeep Yadav has been a game changer for India in the middle overs. With Chahal gaining popularity in international cricket, the Income Tax Department has rightly roped him in by offering the job of an Income tax officer .
Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj has been appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in his home state of Telangana. This recognition comes as part of the Telangana government's initiative to honor outstanding sportspersons. Siraj, known for his remarkable performances in international cricket, will now serve the public in law enforcement. His appointment symbolizes the state's appreciation for his contributions to sports and aims to inspire youth, while also integrating accomplished athletes into public service roles.
Indian Women's Team cricketer Deepti Sharma was appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, on January 27, 2025. A key player in India’s silver medal-winning team at the 2023 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Deepti has made significant contributions to women's cricket. To honor her achievements, the Uttar Pradesh government awarded her a cash prize of ₹3 crore along with the appointment letter for the prestigious DSP position. This recognition highlights her exceptional contributions to the sport and her new role in serving the public.
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