6 Indian cricketers whose fathers served in the Army
Cricketers like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, and several others have been publicly honoured by the Indian Armed Forces with honorary ranks
5. Rahul Tripathi - Ajay Tripathi
Rahul Tripathi's father, Ajay, is a retired Colonel who served in the Indian Army and played U-22 cricket for Uttar Pradesh in the early 1980s. Born into an army household, Rahul’s early life saw frequent relocations due to his father's postings, including a stint in Srinagar. Colonel Tripathi, originally from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, later moved to Maharashtra due to his service. Despite his army duties, he regularly supported his son's cricketing aspirations. Rahul often accompanied his parents to the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre in Pune, showing support towards soldiers who had sacrificed for the nation.
The 34-year-old made his international debut in 2023 against Sri Lanka in Pune and has so far featured in five T20Is. He has been playing in the IPL since 2017, and has hammered 2291 runs in 100 matches. In the recent IPL 2025, playing for Chennai Super Kings, Rahul scored 55 runs in five innings.
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