From MS Dhoni To Virat Kohli Education Qualifications Of Cricketers

From MS Dhoni's B. Com honours to Anil Kumble's Mechanical Engineering degree, shedding light on their choices between academics and cricket.

  • Amit Diwan
  • Editorial
  • Updated - 2024-04-02, 19:24 IST
Education Qualifications Of Cricketers

Cricket is a sport that unites India, and the players who wear the national colours become national heroes. But how much do you know about their educational journeys? While cricket may be their passion, some Indian cricketers have surprised fans with their academic achievements, too!

MS Dhoni

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MS Dhoni completed his graduation with a degree in B. Com honours. Before his cricketing career took off, he also worked as a ticket collector.

Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli decided to focus solely on cricket after completing Class 12, foregoing further studies to pursue his passion for the sport.

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar, having made his international debut at a young age of 16, did not pursue higher education beyond Class 12.

Anil Kumble

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Anil Kumble stands out as one of the most educated Indian cricketers, holding a degree in Mechanical Engineering from RV College of Engineering.

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma chose to dedicate himself entirely to cricket after completing his schooling, opting not to pursue higher education.

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav holds a bachelor's degree in commerce from Pillai College of Arts, Commerce, and Science.

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Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya followed his passion for cricket, leaving his studies after Class 8. He has never looked back and has no regrets about his decision.

Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly holds a B.Com degree from St. Xavier’s College in Kolkata, balancing his academic pursuits with his cricketing career.

Shikhar Dhawan

After completing Class 12, Shikhar Dhawan chose to focus solely on his career in sports, forgoing further studies.

These cricketers may have taken different educational paths, but they all share one common achievement, representing India in cricket and earning the admiration of fans worldwide through their remarkable performances on the field.

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