Who is the highest paid cricketer in India 2022?
Former India captain Virat Kohli had a bittersweet 2022, to say the least.
Leading international companies get in touch with Indian athletes to sign sponsorship contracts. As a result, they generously compensate every participant who sees a significant increase in their overall income. Let us look at details on Who is the highest paid cricketer in India 2022?
Different globally recognized brands including the likes of VIVO, MRF, Oppo, Master Card, Byju’s, and PayTM are the biggest brands of BCCI. Moreover, they also have signed up the players individually on a contract basis for putting their stickers on the kits as well as on their cricketing gadgets like gloves, shoes, and bats.
The base endorsement cost of Indian cricketers starts from the lowest mark of $40k while it reaches the maximum of $100k with some exceptions. Some brands like MRF, CEAT, Spartans sign expensive endorsements and sponsorships deals with the players. Thus, the sponsorships earnings of Indian cricketers have outclassed the players of other countries.
Kohli ended a 1021-day century drought when he scored his maiden T20I hundred against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup. He also got his first ODI hundred in more than three years against Bangladesh in December.
But Virat Kohli has cemented his dominance in off-field activities. And numerous reports claim that Kohli has successfully completed the financial report. The former India Captain reportedly made the most money of any Indian cricketer in 2022 through sponsorship and commercial partnerships, taking in Rs. 256.52 crores.
On the other hand, Kohli had a year to forget when it comes to test cricket. He struggled to get replicated hi limited overs form in the 2023.
Highest earning Indian cricketers of 2022 through sponsorship deals:
-Virat Kohli – 256.52cr.
– Rohit Sharma – 74.47cr.
– Jasprit Bumrah – 57.92cr.
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The fact that Kohli made more than three times as much as the next Indian cricketer helped him easily surpass the competition. The second-highest earner on the list is India’s captain Rohit Sharma, who made Rs. 74.47 crore. He is followed by Jasprit Bumrah, who made Rs. 57.92 crore. The highest-paid Indian athlete, Kohli is ranked 61st among all professional athletes in terms of earnings.
Prior to the IPL 2023 Auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) paid Virat Kohli a retention fee of 15 crore. With earnings from the competition totaling 173.2 crore, Kohli is one of the highest-paid cricketers in league history.
Kohli’s earnings off the cricket field are sky-high as well. He can buy multiple teams in overseas T20 leagues.