New Delhi: Virat Kohli announced his decision to call it quits from Test cricket on Monday, putting an end to the golden era of Indian cricket and leaving behind a rich legacy that boasts a plethora of milestones and triumphs with Team India. “King Kohli,” as the fans fondly call him, will surely be missed in India whites, for the impact that he used to create with his sensational batting skills around the globe.
Having led the Indian Test team in what is remembered as the best period of Indian cricket, Kohli’s aggressive form helped India rise through the ranks. Virat Kohli isn’t merely a name in India, he 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.
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 the current status of his net worth.
Virat Kohli’s Salary Breakdown
Kohli is one of the handful of cricketers with a BCCI 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 (2018-2021) at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction, he saw a massive improvement in his IPL earnings as he was retained by RCB for a whopping Rs. 21 crore.
Kohli is already the face of numerous Indian and international brands such as Puma, Audi, and MRF, among others. If media reports are to be believed, he charges between Rs. 7.5 to 10 crore per day for endorsing these brands. Other notable brands that he markets are Myntra, Tissot, Boost, Head & Shoulders, Pepsi, Nestle, Colgate, Reebok, etc.
The Delhi blud isn’t behind when it comes to business ventures, bringing entrepreneurial interests to the fore. He has established One8 by Puma, a lifestyle brand that has extended to restaurants (One8 Commune) across India and co-owns fashion label WROGN. He has invested in Chisel Fitness and Nueva, and even funds tech-based startups.
His rise from a middle-class Delhi boy to a global icon can be mapped with the help of the lavish properties that he owns. Talking about his luxurious real estate, he holds two properties in Gurgaon and Mumbai, which are valued at Rs. 80 crore and Rs. 34 crore, respectively
Virat Kohli’s Net Worth in 2025
Kohli is estimated to have an annual earning of $33 million (approx. Rs. 279 crores) 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, which makes it roughly around $127 million.
Virat Kohli hung his boots from Test cricket on Monday. Having represented India for a long time, he has amassed a fortune with lucrative contracts, brand deals and properties. Here’s a look at his tempting net worth! Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
