The Indian Cricket team has been making waves in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, triumphing in all their matches. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya as his deputy, the team stands as a formidable contender for the championship. Star players like Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, and others contribute to the team’s strength.
Beyond their cricketing prowess, the educational journeys of these players are equally fascinating, with some choosing to forgo higher education to pursue their passion for cricket. Let’s delve into the academic backgrounds of Captain Rohit Sharma and his teammates.
Rohit Sharma: Balancing Books and Boundaries
The captain, Rohit Sharma, received his primary education at Our Lady of Vailankanni High School. He later secured a scholarship at Swami Vivekananda School for his outstanding performance in cricket. While Sharma passed his 12th board exams, he chose to drop out of Rizvi College to focus entirely on his cricketing career.
KL Rahul: A Scholarly Cricketer
Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul completed his schooling at NITK English Medium School and later attended St Aloysius College. Alongside his cricketing pursuits, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College in Bengaluru.
Shreyas Iyer: Centuries on the Field, Degrees in Hand
Shreyas Iyer, who recently impressed with a century against Australia, holds a commerce degree from Ramniranjan Anandilal Podar College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. He balanced his academic achievements with success on the cricket field.
Virat Kohli: Skipping Graduation for the Captaincy
Virat Kohli, a cricketing sensation, attended Vishal Bharti Public School and Savior Convent School in Delhi, up to class 12. Leading the Indian U-19 team in the World Cup, Kohli chose to forgo higher education at that time.
Shubman Gill: The Prince of Cricket
Shubman Gill, dubbed the Prince of Indian cricket, joined the U-19 team at 17. Despite early success, Gill couldn’t pursue further studies after passing his Class 10 exams from Manav Mangal Smart School, Mohali.
Suryakumar Yadav: Rising Star with a Degree
Vice-captain of the Indian T20I team, Suryakumar Yadav, holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Pillai College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, Mumbai.
Ravindra Jadeja: All-Rounder on and off the Field
Ravindra Jadeja, known for his all-round performance, chose to drop out of college after completing his education at Shardagram School in Gujarat, focusing entirely on his cricket career.
Ravichandran Ashwin: The Scholarly Spinner
Ranked as the highest Test bowler, Ravichandran Ashwin holds a B.Tech in Information Technology from SSN College of Engineering, Chennai.
Mohammed Shami: From Studies to Stumpings
Pacer Mohammed Shami focused on cricket after completing his studies at Amir Hasan Khan College in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Jasprit Bumrah: Speed on the Field, Education in Ahmedabad
Leading India’s bowling attack, Jasprit Bumrah did his schooling at Ahmedabad’s Nirman High School, showcasing his prowess with speeds up to 153 km/h.
Mohammed Siraj: The Fast Bowler with a Formal Education
Dismissing six Sri Lankan players in the Asia Cup 2023 final, Mohammed Siraj studied till Class 12 at Safa Junior College in Hyderabad’s Nampally.
