Hyderabad/Lonavla: Dreams change many times in life, and sometimes these changes are so big that they set a new example. One such inspiring story is of Karthik Madhira, who left the cricket field and wore the uniform of Indian Police Service (IPS). This youth from Hyderabad played cricket till Under-19, but injury and personal reasons showed a new path to his career. After hard work of four attempts, Karthik secured 103rd rank in UPSC exam in 2019 and today he is posted as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Lonavla, Maharashtra. This story tells the power of hard work, courage and change.
The journey started with cricket
Karthik Madhira was born and brought up in Hyderabad. He was inclined towards cricket since childhood. He showed his talent at the Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 levels. Seeing his bowling and batting on the field, people started considering him a future star. But life had something else in store for him. An injury and some personal reasons took him away from cricket. Karthik said, “Cricket was my first love, but circumstances forced me to choose another path.” From Engineering to UPSC After leaving cricket, Karthik focused on studies. He obtained an engineering degree in Computer Science from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU). After this, he also worked in a private company for 6 months. But soon he felt that his real purpose was something else. Karthik said, “I felt that by joining the civil services, I could do something big for the society.” From here his UPSC preparation started, which was not easy. Did not give up, won in the fourth attempt The path to UPSC is never easy, and this challenge was no less for Karthik too. He faced failure in the first three attempts. But every time he stood up with stronger determination. In 2019, his hard work paid off in his fourth attempt. Karthik secured 103rd rank in UPSC in All India. He got 817 marks in the written exam and 179 marks in the interview, i.e. a total of 996 marks. This success gave him a chance to become an IPS in Maharashtra cadre. His coach Ramesh Sharma says, “Karthik’s dedication was worth seeing. He used to turn even defeat into a lesson.”

Passion for cricket still alive

Even after becoming an IPS, Karthik’s relationship with cricket did not break. While performing his duties as ASP in Lonavala, he gets on the field whenever he gets a chance. A colleague said, “When Karthik sahab plays cricket, his energy is worth seeing.” This passion is a symbol of balance in his life. He says, “Cricket taught me discipline and patience, which helps me in my work today.”

An example of inspiration
Karthik’s story is an inspiration for those youth who run after their dreams but do not lose courage when circumstances change. Career counselor Anita Verma says, “Karthik has shown that dreams can change but any goal can be achieved with hard work and dedication.” His success is not only a proud moment for his parents but also a ray of hope for all those youth who are preparing for UPSC.
Discussion on social media
This story of Karthik is also trending on social media. People are writing, “The journey from cricket to IPS is inspiring.” A user commented, “This story tells that there is no need to be afraid of defeat.” This journey of his life is forcing people to think.
A new field of dreams
Karthik Madhira said goodbye to the cricket field, but he planted a new flag in the field of life. Are you also ready to give a new direction to your dreams? This question is for every person who is reading this news. Karthik’s story proves that with hard work and courage, no goal is far away.

Note: This article is based on Karthik Madhira’s achievements and media reports.