Just before midnight on October 9, India went into a state of mourning as famous Industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata passed away. Tata, who died at the age of 86, was one of India’s favourite business tycoons. Since then, the entire country has come together to mourn the death of the chairman of the TATA Group. People from all walks of life have paid their tributes and shared their heartfelt messages on social media.
Not only this, but even the cricketing fraternity including players, officials and fans paid tribute to TATA. Not many know but there are several cricketers who started their career by working for the TATA Group. It is important to know that apart from many other things, TATA shared a key interest in Cricket.
Five cricketers who have worked with TATA Group in past
Let’s have a look at five cricketers who started their careers with TATA Group:
Robin Uthappa
The former Indian right-handed batter played for Air India in his initial phase, and established himself as one of the most dynamic names.
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VVS Laxman
The former Indian batter started his career by playing for Air India during the early years of his career. Air India, which is often known for its strong rooted culture, provided a platform for young names including Laxman to showcase his skills and build a career.
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Mohammad Kaif
Just when he started, Mohammad Kaif was associated with Indian Airlines, which was a sub-part of the TATA Group. During his tenure with the group, Kaif was able to work on his skills, which made him a crucial name in the Indian middle order.
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Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur was also associated with the TATA Group and the power of the brand gave him a boost to start his career. He got several opportunities to sharpen his skills in an extra supportive atmosphere.
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Yuvraj Singh
Legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is also one of the names who was associated with TATA Group in the beginning of his career. Right from the beginning, Singh delivered impressive performances and kept on solidifying his talent, and went on to become one of the most talented young cricketers.
