If we look at history and main professions, cricketers mostly get into coaching or commentator after they announce their retirement from the game. But as always, there’ll always be the out one out. People who followed a completely different career after their resignation.
Here are 5 cricketers who chose out of box professions after their cricket spectrum got over-Â
1. Brett Lee
After his retirement from cricket, Bret started brushing up on his acting skills. He actually took it seriously and acted in a Bollywood movie named Unindian. Before that, he also worked as a co-host of the show titled Gateway with Jesinta Campbell.
2. Andrew Flintoff
He was one of the best all-rounders. But he shocked his fans all over when he decided to choose boxing as his career after cricket. Regardless he did excel in this field as well.
3. Curtly Ambrose
With a very attractive height and great hands at cricket, Curtly chose to become a musician. After his resignation from cricket, he took up his guitar and became one of the renowned bass players. Not only that, he was also a part of famous bands like Antiguan Soca, Reggae Band, etc.
4. Mike Brearley
After leaving cricket done and dusted, he dusted off his books and pens and started to write. He was one of the best captains when it came to his team game. Later, he became an author and also was the President of the British Psychoanalytical Society.
5. Joginder Sharma
Post cricket, instead of relaxing and chilling, this cricket went on to do some social work. He decided to serve people, by taking up the profession of being a police. Later he also played a huge part during the global health crisis.