Indian cricketers among world’s richest: Shastri reveals staggering Rs 100 plus crore brand deals

Former coach Ravi Shastri exposes jaw-dropping earnings of Indian cricket stars like Kohli, Dhoni, and Tendulkar—over ₹100 crore annually from endorsements alone. Discover how cricket transcends sport to become a multi-crore industry in India.

New Delhi: Cricket may not have gained popularity in every corner of the world yet, but in India this game is not only a passion but has also become a huge source of income for the players. Some Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, and MS Dhoni, are today counted among the richest cricketers in the world not only because of their game but also because of their brand value and advertising deals.

Recently, former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri has made a shocking revelation about the earnings of these players in an interview. While talking in the podcast "Stick to Cricket" of former England captain Michael Vaughan, he said that the players who have got the status of superstars in India earn more than Rs 100 crore from brand endorsements. Ravi Shastri also said that this income goes above 10 million pounds (about Rs 105 crore).

Hearing this figure, the people present there were also surprised, and someone immediately said, 'Wow.' Ravi Shastri said in this conversation that top cricketers in India can do 15 to 20 advertisements in a day. This means that they can earn crores of rupees in just one day. He also said that a lot of cricket is played in India, and the popularity of cricketers is so high that brands accept them readily.

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar are included in the list of richest and most influential cricketers not only in India but also internationally. According to reports, the net worth of these three is more than Rs 1,000 crore.

This money comes not only from cricket but also from brand deals, advertisements, business investments, and social media promotion. From this entire conversation, it becomes clear that cricket in India is not just a game but has become a huge industry, where top players become brand icons along with the game, and their earnings are no less than any Hollywood celebrity. Stay tuned to Dynamite News for further updates.