Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan is making headlines off the pitch this month. While fans are accustomed to seeing the 28-year-old wicketkeeper-batter hitting boundaries, he was recently spotted doing something completely different: working a standard office job. During a break from his international cricket schedule, Kishan returned to his desk in Patna to fulfil his daily duties as a banker. Here is a closer look at the athlete’s professional life outside the stadium.
Kishan is employed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Within the organisation, he holds the respected position of assistant manager. He is stationed at the RBI’s regional office in Patna. In early August 2026, photos of him handling customer accounts and paperwork went viral on social media platforms. Fans were pleasantly surprised to see the sports star dressed formally, wearing his official RBI ID card around his neck, and happily snapping selfies with his office colleagues.
How did Ishan Kishan secure a job at the RBI?
The young cricket star was hired by the bank back in 2017 when he was just 18 years old as reproted by several media outlets. He was appointed to the assistant manager position under the sports quota, a special system designed to support and employ talented athletes. As part of this arrangement, Kishan has represented the RBI cricket team in several domestic competitions over the years, including the DY Patil tournament.
What is Kishan’s estimated salary as an assistant bank manager?
As a Grade-A level employee at the Reserve Bank of India, Kishan is entitled to standard government compensation for his position. His basic pay falls between Rs 45,000 and Rs 49,000 per month. However, once allowances for housing and other government benefits are included, his gross salary increases to a range of Rs 90,000 to Rs 1,15,000. After standard deductions, his net in-hand salary is approximately Rs 75,000 to Rs 90,000 per month.
When will he return to the cricket field?
Kishan’s stint at the bank office is only temporary while he is away from competitive action. He is scheduled to put his cricket gear back on later this month. The talented batter will be leading the East Zone side as their captain in the Duleep Trophy, with the domestic tournament kicking off on August 23, 2026.
