HomeCricket NewsVirat Kohli receives the most money among Indian players Rs. 256 crores from commercial deals in 2022.

Virat Kohli receives the most money among Indian players Rs. 256 crores from commercial deals in 2022.

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.

For more Cricket News and Updates Join our Telegram Channel

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.

Akash Kumar
Akash Kumar
Hi! I am Akash, a professionally trained journalist who graduated from Delhi University. I have spent several years playing cricket at the State level for Jharkhand. My passion for cricket and thrive to explore truth via journalism helped me to develop a character called – Sports Journalist. My contribution towards writing would be always out of the true spirit that longs for the game that Indians like the most.

Subscribe to our newsletter

To be updated with all the latest news, offers and special announcements.

Points Table

WBBL 2024
Womens T20 2024 Group A
Womens T20 2024 Group B
TeamsMWLTN/RPTNRR
Sydney Thunder Women3210041.158
Melbourne Stars Women3210040.775
Perth Scorchers Women3210040.352
Brisbane Heat Women4220040.133
Melbourne Renegades Women422004-0.156
Hobart Hurricanes Women422004-0.207
Sydney Sixers Women312002-0.695
Adelaide Strikers Women413002-0.900
TeamsMWLTN/RPTNRR
Australia4400082.223
New Zealand4310060.879
India4220040.322
Pakistan413002-1.040
Sri Lanka404000-2.173
TeamsMWLTN/RPTNRR
West Indies4310061.536
South Africa4310061.382
England4310061.091
Bangladesh413002-0.844
Scotland404000-3.129

Most Popular

Recent Comments

3 Highest Team Totals in T20Is | Zimbabwe Breaks T20I Record Title: Top 5 Teams With Most Wins in Test Cricket Top 5 Batters with Most Fifties in Test Cricket Top 5 Indian fast bowlers with most wickets in international cricket Top-5 players with most runs in a calendar year in ODIs