By Saurav Pandey | February 18, 2025
Becoming an international cricketer is a dream for many. However, not everyone has a smooth path—some had to work odd jobs before making it big.
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Here are 5 Cricketers Who Had Shocking Jobs Before Joining Cricket:
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Shamar Joseph, from a remote Guyanese village, worked as a bodyguard to support his family. His pace bowling talent led him to quit security work, and now he represents West Indies in Test cricket.
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Before becoming one of India’s greatest Test bowlers, Ashwin worked at a software firm. He holds a B.Tech degree but chose cricket over coding.
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Varun, a key KKR bowler, earned a B.Arch degree and worked as an architect. His employer gave him flexible hours to pursue cricket, leading to his success in IPL and for India.
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A former India U-19 player, Netravalkar now captains the USA team while working as a Principal Engineer at Oracle, balancing both careers.
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Ellis worked as a teacher’s assistant, salesman, and laborer before getting his big break in cricket. Tasmania’s coach gave him a shot in 2019, launching his professional career.
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These players prove that hard work and perseverance can turn dreams into reality.
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