8 Indian Cricketers Are Highly Educated You Probably Didn’t Know

Javagal Srinath

Former India speedster, Javagal Srinath, did his engineering in Instrumentation Technology from the Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, now known as JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru.

Anil Kumble

The leading wicket-taker of India in Tests, Anil Kumble, did his pre-university college education from National College Basavanagudi, and completed his engineering in the stream of Mechanical.

Ravichandran Ashwin

He went on to pursue engineering, graduating in Information Technology from the SSN College of Engineering, Chennai. Ashwin also worked for Cognizant Technology Solutions for a while. 

Avishkar Salvi

Avishkar Salvi, the right-arm medium pace bowler with the technique similar to Glenn McGrath’s is rather a known name in India’s domestic circuit. He holds a doctorate degree in astrophysics.

Rahul Dravid

The current coach of India A & India U-19, Rahul Dravid, completed his schooling from the prestigious St. Joseph’s Boys High School, and went on to graduate from the St. Joseph’s College of Commerce with a degree in commerce. 

K. Srikkanth

Former Indian captain, Krishnamachari Srikkanth is an electrical engineer who graduated from College of Engineering, Guindy in Chennai.

Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan

Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan is an Engineering Graduate from Madras University. He played Test cricket for the Indian cricket team and later became an umpire.

Amay Khurasiya

Khurasiya, a left-hand batsman, has the rare distinction of clearing the formidable and highly regarded Indian Administrative Services exam (IAS) before he started playing for India.

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