From R Ashwin to EAS Prasanna: Engineering graduates in Indian Cricket Team

Here we take a look at the Indian cricketers who hold an engineering degree.

Ravichandran Ashwin: The star spinner holds a B.Tech in Information Technology degree. He graduated from SSN College of Engineering in Chennai. Not many know, Ashwin had a brief stint as a software engineer at a company before taking up cricket as his career. Credit: AFP Photo

Anil Kumble: Anil Kumble is one of the famous engineer-turned-cricketer who proved his mettle on the field. He has taken over 900 wickets in international cricket. He is one of only two bowlers ever to have picked up all the 10 wickets in an innings. Credit: AFP Photo

Javagal Srinath: Known as India’s best fast bowler, Javagal Srinath holds a BE degree in Instrumentation Technology and graduated from Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysuru. Credit: DH Photo

Krishnamachari Srikkanth: The opening batsman, who played the crucial knock of 38 in India's 1983 world cup win, holds a degree in Electrical Engineering. Credit: DH Photo

Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan: One of the best spinners to have represented India, S Venkataraghavan is an Engineering graduate from Chennai. Credit: DH Photo

EAS Prasanna: EAS Prasanna is known as one of the first among the engineers to take up cricket as their main profession. Credit: DH Photo