{"id":4152,"date":"2025-03-19T14:42:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T09:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/?p=4152"},"modified":"2025-03-19T14:43:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T09:13:18","slug":"virat-kohlis-ex-teammate-becomes-ipl-2025-umpire-after-quitting-cricket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/virat-kohlis-ex-teammate-becomes-ipl-2025-umpire-after-quitting-cricket\/","title":{"rendered":"Virat Kohli&#8217;s Ex-Teammate Becomes IPL 2025 Umpire After Quitting Cricket"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sacect.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sacect.webp 800w, https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sacect-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/sacect-768x431.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b9c6be155ae1c0da08d2c7d0acbe1898\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>A New Chapter: Tanmay Srivastava Transitions from Cricketer to IPL Umpire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the ever-evolving world of cricket, careers can take <strong>unexpected turns<\/strong>. Some players <strong>rise to legendary status<\/strong>, while others <strong>reinvent themselves in different roles<\/strong> within the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>Virat Kohli<\/strong> became one of the <strong>greatest batters of all time<\/strong>, his former <strong>U19 World Cup-winning teammate Tanmay Srivastava<\/strong> has taken a different route\u2014<strong>from scoring runs to calling the shots as an umpire in IPL 2025!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you read that right. <strong>Tanmay Srivastava, the highest scorer in the 2008 ICC U19 World Cup final, is now donning the umpire\u2019s hat<\/strong>. Let\u2019s dive into how this fascinating transformation unfolded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A true player never leaves the field\u2014just changes the game. <br>Wishing Tanmay Srivastava the best as he dons a new hat with the same passion!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UPCA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UPCA<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IPL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/PrideOfUP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#PrideOfUP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wrRoW31OG2\">pic.twitter.com\/wrRoW31OG2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; UPCA (@UPCACricket) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UPCACricket\/status\/1901614578997629222?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 17, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf6366b7801276af0561506f1b20cdbd\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>From U19 World Cup Glory to a Different Dream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>2008 ICC U19 World Cup<\/strong> was a <strong>defining moment<\/strong> for Indian cricket. The young <strong>Virat Kohli-led squad<\/strong> lifted the trophy, setting the stage for some of its members to reach cricketing superstardom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>Kohli\u2019s career skyrocketed<\/strong>, <strong>Tanmay Srivastava&#8217;s journey took a different path<\/strong>. After showcasing his batting prowess in the tournament, <strong>he earned an IPL contract with Punjab Kings<\/strong> (then Kings XI Punjab). But unlike Kohli, his career <strong>did not take off<\/strong> as expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than <strong>lingering in the domestic circuit without growth<\/strong>, Tanmay <strong>chose a different career path in cricket<\/strong>, ultimately deciding to become an umpire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now, in IPL 2025, he finds himself <strong>back on the big stage\u2014this time making decisions instead of runs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e013e5c57f196b55c88d2e7cb7315b2b\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Why Did Tanmay Srivastava Quit Playing Cricket?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanmay Srivastava had an <strong>honest moment of self-reflection<\/strong> that many athletes struggle with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>&#8220;I understood that was the best player I could be. I was nowhere close to playing the IPL. I had to decide if I wanted to prolong life as a player or have a longer, successful second innings,&#8221;<\/strong> he told TOI.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>30 years old<\/strong>, while still captaining the <strong>Uttarakhand cricket team<\/strong>, he <strong>hung up his playing boots<\/strong> and decided to <strong>explore other roles<\/strong> in cricket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignleft is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">India\u2019s 2008 U-19 World Cup-winning squad, led by Virat Kohli, featured several promising young cricketers who later made a mark in the sport. One such player, who played a crucial knock in the final, will now be seen officiating as an umpire in IPL 2025.\u00a0<br><br>Know more about him\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/r1yTyljl80\">pic.twitter.com\/r1yTyljl80<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hindustan Times (@htTweets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/htTweets\/status\/1902231058026000686?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 19, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>His decision wasn\u2019t made overnight. He <strong>weighed his options<\/strong>, considered a coaching career, and even completed a <strong>Level 2 coaching course at the National Cricket Academy (NCA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But his gut told him that coaching <strong>wasn\u2019t his true calling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, he set his sights on <strong>umpiring<\/strong>\u2014a field that required <strong>intensive studying, long nights, and sheer determination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0efb60c58cf0ef0a91e7e347ca9e3d5d\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>&#8220;Studying for Umpiring is Tough&#8221;: The Challenges of a New Career<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many fans assume that <strong>former players can transition into umpiring with ease<\/strong>. After all, they\u2019ve played the game at a high level, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;Studying for umpiring is tough. I used to stay up at night. You have to study a lot to understand the laws and their implications,&#8221; Tanmay admitted.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Umpiring is <strong>not just about calling outs and wides<\/strong>\u2014it\u2019s about mastering the <strong>rulebook, game awareness, and handling high-pressure situations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>BCCI has been encouraging young players to take up umpiring<\/strong>, moving away from relying on <strong>older officials with only theoretical knowledge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Tanmay, <strong>this was the perfect opportunity<\/strong>\u2014a chance to stay connected to the game while contributing in a <strong>new and impactful way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c68f2a1f8d0451a839eef6f16361487\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Tanmay Srivastava and Virat Kohli: A Reunion on the Cards?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite taking <strong>very different career paths<\/strong>, Tanmay Srivastava and Virat Kohli <strong>have remained in touch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now, <strong>their paths could cross again in IPL 2025!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virat Kohli, now back with <strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong>, might just see <strong>his former U19 teammate officiating one of his matches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanmay himself seems excited about the possibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>&#8220;I am still in touch with Virat, but I had to decide for myself and have a practical outlook,&#8221;<\/strong> he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a full-circle moment. One <strong>leads a team<\/strong>, the other <strong>controls the game<\/strong>\u2014both still deeply rooted in the sport they love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IPL 2025 : \u0915\u0948\u0938\u0947 \u0939\u0940 Virat Kohli \u0915\u0940 RCB, \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e \u0939\u0948 Strength &amp; Weakness ? Fans | Patidar | Pandya | MI\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/quAZiB8Ozbw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-267c5ded6dc16ef91e3510f261a6310f\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>FAQs: Tanmay Srivastava\u2019s Journey from Player to Umpire<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742375153347\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why did Tanmay Srivastava quit playing cricket?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">He realized <strong>his playing career had reached its peak<\/strong> and chose to pursue a <strong>longer, more stable career in umpiring<\/strong> instead of remaining in domestic cricket.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742375163964\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Was Tanmay Srivastava successful as a cricketer?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">He was <strong>India\u2019s top scorer in the 2008 U19 World Cup final<\/strong>, played domestic cricket, and earned an <strong>IPL contract<\/strong> with Punjab Kings. However, his career didn\u2019t reach the heights of his U19 teammate <strong>Virat Kohli<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742375176310\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How did he become an IPL umpire?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">He studied <strong>umpiring rules extensively<\/strong>, took official <strong>BCCI umpiring exams<\/strong>, and gained experience in <strong>domestic cricket<\/strong> before securing an IPL role.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742375190020\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Will Tanmay Srivastava officiate matches involving Virat Kohli?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It\u2019s possible! If <strong>he gets an on-field umpiring role<\/strong>, he might oversee RCB\u2019s matches, including ones featuring <strong>Virat Kohli<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1742375202786\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What challenges did he face in becoming an umpire?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Transitioning from a <strong>player to an umpire<\/strong> was difficult\u2014<strong>intensive studying, passing exams, and proving himself in domestic matches<\/strong> were all part of the journey.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aaaect.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aaaect.webp 800w, https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aaaect-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aaaect-768x431.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3729fb37837d5d0a018669f0de3937b3\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Conclusion: A Bold Career Move Pays Off<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanmay Srivastava\u2019s journey from <strong>U19 World Cup winner<\/strong> to <strong>IPL 2025 umpire<\/strong> proves that <strong>life in cricket isn\u2019t just about playing\u2014it\u2019s about adapting, learning, and finding new ways to contribute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While his path didn\u2019t mirror <strong>Virat Kohli\u2019s rise to cricketing superstardom<\/strong>, he has <strong>carved his own unique legacy<\/strong>\u2014one that could see him <strong>officiating some of the biggest matches in the IPL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/virat-kohlis-ex-teammate-becomes-ipl-2025-umpire-after-quitting-cricket\/\"><strong>And who knows? Maybe one day, he\u2019ll have to make a crucial decision on a Kohli LBW appeal<\/strong><\/a>\u2014talk about a <strong>plot twist!<\/strong> \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here\u2019s to <strong>Tanmay Srivastava\u2019s second innings<\/strong>\u2014one that\u2019s just as fascinating as his first. \ud83c\udfcf\ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A New Chapter: Tanmay Srivastava Transitions from Cricketer to IPL Umpire In the ever-evolving world of cricket, careers can take unexpected turns. Some players rise to legendary status, while others reinvent themselves in different roles within the sport. 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