Clearing IAS to PhD in Astrophysics - Five Most Educated India cricketers

Today is the Teacher's Day, which is celebrated across the country. Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan was born on this day and the great man's birthday is commemorated to celebrate the teachers, who are the biggest influencers in the nourishment of a budding soul.

Cricket, which is an institution in India, is a dream for almost every kid in the country. Kids grow up shadowing the bat, and we see adolescents imitating their favourite bowler's action while coming back from school after a long day.

But along with Cricket, the importance of academic education is also important for a person, albeit a cricketer. Although the players who make it big often have to sacrifice their studies for the sports fidelity, but it is undoubtedly the biggest building block for a person.

Today, as we celebrate the Teacher's Day, will talk about five Indian cricketers who just didn't make it big in cricket, but reached some terrific heights in studies too. And had they not been a cricketer, they would have easily had a career in other fields. And hence, this post is dedicated to those who supported their journey both in cricket and studies-

1. Murali Vijay - Post Graduate degree in Economics

Murali Vijay is known for his high backlift and demolishing shots while being both an India and Chennai Super Kings batter. But the Tamilnady born player has a Post Graduate degree in Economics and has it from SRM University, a renowned institutional abode in Southern part of India. He has scored 3983 runs in 61 Test matches.

2. Javagal Srinath - B.Tech in Instrumental Technology

Javagal Srinath has spearheaded the Indian bowling attack in 229 ODIs and 67 Tests in a twelve-year-long career. He has picked up 551 wickets for India across the two formats, and has made the nation proud many times during his playing days.

But for the uninitiated, Srinath also holds a B.Tech degree in Instrumental Technology from SJCE in Mysore. He currently functions as an ICC referee.

3. Anil Kumble - Mechanical Engineer

Anil Kumble is a stalwart of the game. The former leg-spinner is a legend and is the highest wicket taker for India in Tests with 619 scalps. Kumble's name is synonymous with class, resilience and determination - which is also prevalent in his academic career as well.

The man was a warrior and has 956 international wickets to his name across all formats. And quite strikingly, Kumble has a stunning academic career as well. The Indian spinner completed his B.Tech course in Mechanical Engineering from Rashtriya Vidyalaya College of Engineering.

4. Aavishkar Salvi - PhD in Astrophysics

Aavishkar Salvi played only 4 international matches foe India, but the former pacer holds a PhD in Astrophysics. The Astrophysicists generally work with space programme and other astronomical matters.

5. Amay Khurasiya - Cleared UPSC IAS Exam

Amay Khurasiya made a blistering start to his career. He scored 57 runs on his debut against Sri Lanka, but then had a nosedive and could manage only 149 runs in total in the 12 ODIs that he played in his career.

The swashbuckling southpaw although didn't make a long lasting impression in cricket, he remains the only cricketer to represent India who cleared UPSC examination. Khurasiya cleared the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) exam before his call-up to the Indian team.

He currently works as an inspector with the Indian Customs and Central Excise department. He also develops emerging talents in the IPL.