List of Cricketers to Serve Indian Police as Mohammed Siraj Becomes Latest Addition as DSP of Telangana

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Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj has taken on a new role as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Telangana following his crucial contributions to India’s victory in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.

In the past, legendary names such as MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev, and Sachin Tendulkar have joined the Indian security agencies but how many other cricketers have joined the Indian police, let's find out the details below:

Mohammed Siraj: From Cricketing Glory to Public Service

Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj has officially joined the Telangana Police as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). This significant appointment came on October 11, 2024, when Siraj reported to the Director General of Police, Jitender. His role follows India’s triumphant victory in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, where he was a vital part of the winning team.

In recognition of his contributions, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that Siraj would receive a government job and land. In August 2024, the Telangana state cabinet resolved to offer him a Group-1 DSP post, and he was later allocated a plot of land in the upscale Jubilee Hills area of Hyderabad.

Joginder Sharma: The Hero of 2007

Joginder Sharma, renowned for his iconic role in India's 2007 ICC World Twenty20 win against Pakistan, also serves as a Deputy Superintendent of Police. His historic performance, particularly during the final over against Pakistan, secured India's victory and earned him significant recognition.

In return for his contributions, the Haryana government awarded Sharma a DSP position and a cash reward. He officially joined the Haryana Police in 2007 while still actively playing cricket. Although he retired from professional cricket in 2023, Sharma has remained committed to serving his community as a police officer.

Harbhajan Singh: A Hoax That Stole Headlines

In recent news, Harbhajan Singh was mistakenly reported to have been appointed as a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Punjab, which turned out to be a hoax. The rumors gained traction after a national daily published an article claiming his appointment, citing statements from Singh.

However, upon inquiry, Singh confirmed that he had not joined the Punjab Police and clarified that the images circulating were from a movie role he was preparing for. Despite the misunderstanding, it highlights the public interest in seeing cricketers in roles of authority. Singh had previously turned down a DSP position offered by the Punjab government in 2002 to focus on his cricket career.