In a major development, India cricketers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep have been appointed as DSP (Deputy Superintendents of Police) under the sports quota.
It is worth noting that the star duo received appointment letters from Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary, who also handed out sports scholarship selection letters and honorariums to athletes.
The two cricketers were appointed DSP at the Energy Auditorium, thanks to their contributions to the Indian cricket team. Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav and Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh being present at the ceremony as well.
Apart from Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar, through the initiative, the state government has appointed up to 180 players of various sports in different government services.
Furthermore, it is worth noting that a total of 637 players will reportedly be receiving scholarship letters in the current financial year. There is also provision for assistance of up to ₹3 lakh per year under the Saksham scheme, ₹5 lakh under the Utkarsh scheme, and up to ₹20 lakh.
Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep are prominent names for India and in the IPL
It is worth noting that both Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep are crucial players for their respective sides in the IPL (Indian Premier League). Mukesh Kumar represented Delhi Capitals in the tournament; he played a total of 10 matches for his side in the 2026 season, where he took six wickets to his name.
On the other hand, Akash Deep was set to play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament but was unable to due to a lower back injury that ruled him out of the season. However, he did represent Bengal in domestic cricket before the IPL back in February.
As for his stats in the IPL, Akash Deep has played a total of 14 matches in the tournament so far. In the 14 matches, he has taken 10 wickets to his name as well. He has been out of contention for selection for quite some time now, and it could be interesting to see when he makes his comeback after sustaining a lower back injury.