Mukesh Kumar & Akash Deep Appointed as DSPs Under Sports Quota

Indian fast bowlers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep have received a major honour. The honour comes after they were appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) under the sports quota of the Bihar government. The appointments recognise their contribution to Indian cricket. It also reflects their achievements at the international level. Cricbytes believes that the move is part of an initiative to reward outstanding players from Bihar with government jobs and encourage young players from across the state.

Bihar Government Honours Two Indian Pacers

The appointment letters were presented during a special function held at the Energy Auditorium in Patna. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary felicitated the players. Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep are among 19 players from various sports who have received government appointments under the state’s sports promotion policy.

Apart from government jobs, the Bihar government also announced scholarships and financial assistance for hundreds of players under its sports development schemes.

Why Were Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep Selected?

He made his mark in domestic cricket with Bengal. But both the cricketers were born in Bihar. Their performances eventually earned them a place in the Indian national team. The state government recognised their contribution to Indian cricket. Notably, as members of the gold medal-winning Indian men’s cricket team at the 2023 Asian Games, they were eligible for appointment under Bihar’s sports quota policy.

Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar has represented India across all three formats and has impressed with his disciplined pace bowling. Since his international debut, he has become a regular name in India’s pace-bowling discussions. Especially in white-ball cricket.

Akash Deep

Akash Deep has become one of India’s promising Test fast bowlers. He is known for his pace and accuracy. He has delivered many exceptional performances. Particularly in red-ball cricket. He continues to strengthen India’s fast-bowling.

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A Big Boost for Bihar Sports

These appointments are expected to inspire aspiring sportspersons from Bihar. Speaking after receiving the honour, Mukesh Kumar said that such initiatives motivate the sportspersons to work harder and bring glory to the state and the country. The government believes that rewarding sportspersons with stable careers will encourage more youth to pursue sports professionally.

Bihar has recently expanded its sports policy by providing direct government employment to sportspersons who have achieved success in various fields.

Mukesh Kumar & Akash Deep DSP Appointment at a Glance

Details	Information
Players	Mukesh Kumar & Akash Deep
Position	Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
State	Bihar
Appointment Scheme	Sports Quota / Outstanding Sportspersons Policy
Honoured By	Bihar Government
Venue	Energy Auditorium, Patna
Recognition	Contributions to Indian cricket and international achievements

Conclusion

The selection of Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep as DSPs is another example where players have been recognised for their contributions not just in cricket but in other fields as well. The fact that these two have emerged from Bihar to represent India and are now serving the country in high profile government positions shows how much importance is given to achievements in sports.

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