Virat Kohli's Salary: A Look at the Indian Cricket Captain's Earnings

Virat Kohli: One of the highest-paid cricketers in the world, earning Rs. 15 crore per year from IPL and millions from endorsements.

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Fact: In 2022, Kohli was ranked the 10th highest-paid athlete in the world by Forbes.

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Kohli's IPL salary increased from Rs. 2 crore in 2012 to Rs. 15 crore in 2023, a 700% increase.

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Fact: Kohli's salary is more than 10 times the average salary in India.

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Kohli's salary is partly due to his on-field success. He is one of the most successful batsmen in the world

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Fact: Kohli has scored more than 8000 runs in ODI cricket, and he is the only batsman to have scored 2000 runs in T20I cricket.

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Kohli's salary is also due to his off-field popularity. He is one of the most followed cricketers on social media.

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Fact: Kohli is the brand ambassador for several major brands, including Puma, Audi, and MRF Tyres.

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Kohli's salary is a reflection of his status as one of the most successful and popular cricketers in the world.

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Fans react to India demolishing West Indies in first ODI

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