Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Dominate Earnings in Indian Cricket for 2025
In 2025, Indian cricket saw Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma leading the earnings chart, with Kohli earning between Rs 250-300 crore and Sharma Rs 150-180 crore. Kohli's impressive ODI performance and brand endorsements significantly contributed to his earnings, while Sharma excelled in ODIs despite retiring from Tests and T20Is. This article delves into their earnings breakdown and highlights their contributions to the sport.
| Jan 1, 2026, 12:09 IST
A Record-Breaking Year for Indian Cricket
The year 2025 proved to be remarkable for Indian cricket, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the forefront. Kohli emerged as the highest earner, raking in between Rs 250-300 crore, while Rohit Sharma closely followed with earnings of Rs 150-180 crore.
Virat Kohli's Earnings Overview
Breakdown of Virat Kohli's Earnings:
- BCCI Contract: Rs 7 crore
- IPL Salary (Royal Challengers Bangalore): Rs 21 crore
- Brand Endorsements: Over Rs 200 crore (including MRF, PUMA, Audi, Myntra, Hero, Flipkart, etc.)
- Total: Rs 250-300 crore
Kohli's substantial earnings were bolstered by his outstanding performance in ODIs, where he amassed 653 runs and achieved consecutive centuries against South Africa.
Rohit Sharma's Earnings Breakdown
Rohit Sharma's Earnings Overview:
- BCCI Contract: Rs 7 crore
- IPL Salary (Mumbai Indians): Rs 16.3 crore
- Brand Endorsements: Rs 50-60 crore (including CEAT, ADIDAS, IIFL Finance, etc.)
- Total: Rs 150-180 crore
Despite retiring from Test and T20 formats, Rohit excelled in ODIs, setting impressive records and scoring centuries in Australia and South Africa.