Virat Kohli's Net Worth, Salary In 2023

Virat Kohli is a name that needs no introduction. This cricketer has taken the world by storm with not only his cricketing skills but also his sparkling personality. His charisma and swagger on the field have made him a fan-favorite all over the world. But have you ever wondered how much is his net worth and salary? Let’s find out.

Net Worth

As indicated by multiple online sources (Wikipedia, Forbes, Wikipedia), Virat Kohli, the most renowned Indian cricketer has an estimated net worth of 1010 Crores Indian Rupees (which equals US$122 Million). He was the captain of the Indian team that won the 2008 U-19 World Cup, and was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. His total worth is expected to reach US$115 million by 2023, taking into account his salary, endorsements and earnings from matches.

Salary

Virat Kohli is a highly esteemed player and earns substantial sums as dictated by BCCI central contracts. As an A-grade player, he receives an annual retainer fee of $190,000 (1.25 crore) and is rewarded with Rs 5 lakh, 3 lakh, and 1.50 lakh for taking part in a Test match, an ODI match, and a T20 match, respectively. In total, he earns close to $2 million each year, including a bonus amount of 5 crores.

Income from Endorsements

Kohli is renowned for obtaining enormous income from endorsements amounting to more than 17 crore Rupees. It is said that he charges two crore Rupees for each day of work as opposed to Dhoni's one and a half crore. He generally partners with brands for three days of activities such as photo shoots, press conferences, and other appearances. He has established contracts with many well-known businesses, including Manyavar, Pepsi, Cinthol Deo, Boost, Fastrack, Reebok, Godrej, Head & shoulders and Nestle India. Additionally, he has invested in Blue Tribe, Chisel Fitness, Nueva, Galactus Funware Technology Pvt. Ltd, Sport Convo, and Digit shares of companies.

Virat Kohli Houses

Virat Kohli owns multiple properties, but his two primary residences are located in Delhi and Mumbai. His Mumbai abode, an apartment, is located in Bandra, which he purchased for an impressive sum of 9 crore rupees in 2012. To make the house look just as cool and dashing as he does, he also spent 1.5 crore more on interior design.

Virat Kohli Cars

Virat Kohli possesses a range of cars from manufacturers like Mercedes, Audi, BMW, and Volkswagen, some purchased by himself and some as gifts from sponsors. Additionally, his car collection includes a Renault Duster, Audi 8, Toyota Fortuner, and Toyota Liva that many would be envious of.

Facts

Kohli initially played for Delhi's Under-15 squad in October 2002 in the 2002–03 Polly Umrigar Trophy. After that, he played for the city's cricket team at various youth levels before his debut in first-class cricket in 2006. Later, his talent was noticed, and he was chosen for India's Under-19 national squad for a tour of England in July 2006.

He officially made his international debut for India at the age of 19 in the first ODI of the tour, but was dismissed for 12. In August 2008, he was included in the Indian ODI squad for their tour of Sri Lanka and the Champions Trophy in Pakistan. At the start of the World Cup against Pakistan in Adelaide, he scored 107 in 126 balls, sharing 100-plus partnerships with both Dhawan and Suresh Raina to help India reach a score of 300 and win the match by 76 runs.

Widely regarded as one of the best limited-overs batsmen in the world, Virat Kohli was purchased in 2008 by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League for $30,000. In 2011, the Royal Challengers franchise kept Kohli as the sole player, making him the vice-captain.

His second favorite sport is football and in 2014, together with Anjana Reddy, Virat launched a youth fashion brand WROGN. Additionally, in 2015, Kohli invested Rs.90 crore (US$13 million) in order to establish a chain of health and fitness centres in the country.