Virat Kohli is considered one of India's best cricketers and will be taking part in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.
India's national team captain, also known as 'The King', is a threat with the bat and reliable in the field across all formats.
So, just how much is the cricket superstar worth? The Sporting News takes a closer look at Kohli's career earnings.
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Virat Kohli net worth
Kohli is believed to earn approximately US$26 million a year, according to Forbes.
His marketability as one of India's best cricketers means that the majority of his income comes from commercial endorsements ($24m), not his salary and winnings ($2m).
He is a brand ambassador for a number of domestic and international companies, including Puma, Audi and Vivo.
The 34-year-old's net worth is unclear, but most online sources estimate he is worth roughly $100-120m.
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Is Virat Kohli India's richest cricketer?
Unsurprisingly, Sachin Tendulkar sits atop the Indian cricket rich list.
Arguably the greatest cricketer in the nation's history, Tendulkar is worth approximately $150m, per Times of Sports.
MS Dhoni follows, estimated to have a net worth of $105-115m. The former India skipper is considered one of the best wicketkeeper-batsmen to have played the game.
Kohli is believed to be the third-richest former or current Indian cricketer, with a minimum estimated net worth of $100m.
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Is Virat Kohli playing in the IPL?
Whilst Virat Kohli is generally known for his performances in Test and ODI cricket, he has also had an impressive and lengthy T20 career.
He was signed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008 on a youth contract and has remained with the team ever since.
Kohli has an average of 36.20 across 223 matches, scoring five centuries. He has scored more runs than any other batter in IPL history.
Virat Kohli IPL career stats
| Innings | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 100s | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | 6624 | 113 | 36.20 | 129.15 | 44 | 5 | 218 |
RCB handed him the captaincy in 2013, but he was unable to guide the side to a title. He relinquished his captaincy last season, simultaneously stepping down as captain of India's national T20 team.
The right-hander will feature again for RCB in 2023 as he looks to win his first IPL crown.
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