New Delhi: Virat Kohli isn’t merely a name in India, it has become a brand over the last decade. The star Indian cricketer has become a household name in the world of cricket and sits at the top when it comes to his achievements in the sport and his off-the-field life. On the ground, Kohli boasts a plethora of milestones and when it comes to his personal life, he remains in the limelight with Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, whom he married seven years back.
As he celebrates his birthday on 5th November, Kohli’s dominance and aura in world cricket have established him as a brand magnet. The budding and well-established brands want to rope in Kohli to promote their brand and when it comes to the biggest face in world cricket, there is hardly anyone bigger than the Delhi stud.
The Indian cricketer is one of the richest athletes in the world and the richest Indian cricketer (active) in the current scenario. Kohli mainly earns through his contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Indian Premier League (IPL) salary, brand endorsements, and business ventures.
A common man who has seen Kohli rising through the ranks over the years might think about how much he earns and what is the current status of his net worth.
Virat Kohli’s Salary Breakdown
Kohli is one of the handful of cricketers with an A+ category contract in the Indian cricket team. He earns a huge amount from this contract, receiving an annual salary of Rs. 7 crores. As match fees, he gets paid Rs. 15 lakh for a Test match, Rs 6 lakh for an ODI match, and Rs. 3 lakh for a T20I.
When it comes to his IPL salary, he used to earn a massive Rs. 17 crore per year at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Recently, all the IPL franchises announced their retentions and Kohli has been retained by the franchise for a whopping Rs. 21 crore for IPL 2025.
Kohli is already the face of numerous Indian and international brands such as Puma, Audi, and MRF among others. As per media reports, he charges between Rs. 7.5 to 10 crore per day for endorsing these brands.
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Virat Kohli’s Net Worth in 2024
Kohli is estimated to have an annual earning of $33 million every year, being one of the highest-paid athletes in the world and the best-paid cricketer globally. His current net worth is reportedly a jaw-dropping Rs 1,050 crore.
