10 Expensive cars owned by Indian cricketers
Here are 10 highly expensive cars owned by Indian cricketers.
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Audi R8 V10 – Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter)[/caption]
The game of cricket has had quite of lot of fairy-tales to speak of. Many players hailing for underprivileged, lower-middle-class families have made a name for themselves using their cricketing abilities. With name and fame, cricket also provides its players with a huge amount of money. With the advent of T20 franchise leagues like the Indian Premier League, the income of players has increased manifolds.
Players are now earning in a two-month tournament the amount they used to earn in a year. Many players like Hardik Pandya, who are now ruling the world, came into the limelight via these leagues. With the money comes luxurious indulgences, and one such common indulgence for players is cars. Many cricketers own highly expensive cars.
Let us have a look at ten such expensive cars owned by Indian cricketers
10. Shikhar Dhawan – Mercedes Benz GL Class (INR 81 Lakhs – 2.08 Crores):
Owing to an injury, Shikhar Dhawan is currently out of the Indian Playing XI in the World Cup 2019. As it turns out, his Mercedes Benz GL Class is also out of the market, as it has been discontinued by Mercedes. It was replaced by the GLS class, but ‘Gabbar’ continues to drive the older model.
The car is fitted with many exciting features like outside temperature display, cigarette lighter and also a heater, though we doubt the last feature is of any use in India. It takes 7.9 seconds to reach 100 kmph and has a maximum speed of 220 kmph. This car certainly promises to give speed thrills and we know what Dhawan loves.
The Indian opener owns a black variant of this machine.
9. MS Dhoni – GMC Sierra (INR 70 Lakhs-4.19 Crores):
It is impossible to have a list of cricketers owning high-end machines and not have MS Dhoni in it. Another World Cup winning Indian skipper, Dhoni’s garage boasts of many high-end luxurious cars. His Hummer is hugely popular, but only a few know that he owns a GMC Sierra, the price of which exceeds the Hummer by a large margin.
GMC cars are very famous are many foreign countries, but Indians might not have heard its name. Dhoni’s car has a fuel tank capacity of 36 litres. Very sturdy in its design, the car has an 8-inch diagonal colour touch screen with GMC infotainment system, a six-speaker audio system with Bluetooth connectivity option.
From 70 lakhs to over 4 crores, the car comes in a variety of prices depending upon the high range of the model.
8. Dinesh Karthik – Porsche Cayman S (INR 81 Lakhs – 1.17 Crores):
We are on a Porsche roll here, as Dinesh Karthik is one of the three cricketers to own a Porsche car in this list. The backup wicketkeeper-batsman of the Indian cricket team in the ongoing World Cup, who also happens to be the captain of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, owns a Porsche Cayman S.
This car costs at least 81 lakhs, while the prices go well over the 1 crore-mark with added facilities. Just like the Boxster S, the Cayman S has a maximum speed of 275 kmph and a fuel tank capacity of 54 litres. But it takes 4.9 seconds to reach 100 kmph, just 0.2 seconds behind the car owned by Raina.
Karthik has a classy silver variant of the car with orange and green strips on the bonnet, much like the Indian flag.
7. Suresh Raina – Porsche Boxster S (INR 94 Lakhs – 1.18 Crores):
Though Suresh Raina is not a member of the Indian cricket team anymore, he was a treat to the eyes at his prime. Raina has single-handedly won matches for India on many occasions. The left-handed batsman was electric on the field and a real threat for the opposition with the bat. Raina is the second Porsche owner on this list as he rolls in a Porsche Boxster S.
The cheapest variant of this car is available for less than a crore. But if you want features like sports exhaust system and net-type wind deflector, you will have to shed 26 lakhs more. The car takes 4.7 seconds to reach 100 kmph from zero and has a maximum speed of 275 kmph.
A true CSKian at heart he continues the love for yellow as his car is also of that colour.
6. Hardik Pandya – Land Rover Range Rover (INR 1.82-4.21 Crores):
In the current Indian setup, one guy known for living a lavish life, who loves to make use of the riches that come his way in a manner that also shows it to the world where he stands is Hardik Pandya. A vital member of the Indian team, Pandya is often a magnet to controversies for his opinions and attitude on and off the field.
The all-rounder, who is one of the most powerful hitters of the ball currently, owns a very powerful car in Land Rover Range Rover. If you are planning to buy a Range Rover, INR 1.82 crores is the lowest you will have to spend. The best ones will cost more than INR 4.21 crores.
Though it has a maximum speed of 210 kmph, it takes 8.3 seconds to reach 100 kmph, the slowest on our list since it is not a car known for zipping past but is a more bodily drive.
5. Kapil Dev – Porsche Panamera (INR 1.19-1.89 Crores):
By now, you must have been thinking that these indulgences of expensive cars – the speed thrills are enjoyed only by the playing or the recently retired cricketers, while the old legends of the game are not as enthusiastic about something like cars. However, Kapil Dev, a World Cup-winning skipper, proudly drives a Porsche Panamera.
The cheapest variant of the car comes at INR 1.19 Crores and the best ones might reach close to INR 2 Crores. With a fuel tank capacity of 80 litres, the Panamera can reach 100 kmph speed in 5.6 seconds. Its maximum speed is faster than the BMW i8 owned by Sachin Tendulkar, at 285 kmph.
With 12 speakers, that car boasts of a state-of-the-art music system. The former all-rounder owns the elegant black variant of this car.
4. Audi R8 V10 Plus – Virat Kohli (INR 3.18 Crores)
Virat Kohli, the current skipper of the Indian cricket team, gives lifestyle goals to many billionaires. Often in the headlines for his precious indulgences, including his drinking water, Kohli is known for a supreme style of living. As one might expect, the Delhi-lad has got a few super-classy cars, and the most notable amongst them is the Audi R8 V10 Plus.
Like the Lamborghini, Kohli’s car takes only 3.2 seconds to reach 100 kmph from zero. It, however, loses out to it on maximum speed, as the Audi can only reach up to 330 kmph. With 10 cylinders and 7 gears, the car is one of the most sought after by speed maniacs.
Kohli who is also the brand ambassador of Audi owns the orange variant of this vehicle.
3. Sachin Tendulkar – BMW i8 (INR 2.62 Crores)
Many are aware of the red Ferrari once owned by the ‘God of Cricket’, Sachin Tendulkar. It was a gift to him by the F1 legend Micheal Schumacher. But that is not the only high-range luxurious car that decorates his garage. The master blaster owns quite a lot of luxurious cars and one of them is BMW i8.
With a fuel tank capacity of 30 litres, the car can reach the maximum speed of up to 250 kmph. Though not as fast as the Lamborghini, Tendulkar’s car is faster than Bentley as it reaches the 100 kmph mark in just 4.4 seconds. Its top speed on purely electric power is 120 kmph.
Tendulkar has got the white model of the car, which he later customised to a stunning red and black combination.
2. Virender Sehwag – Bentley Continental Flying Spur (INR 3.74-3.97 Crores)
The Nawab of Najafgarh, Virender Sehwag is well known for his classy stroke play. Having represented his nation more than 350 times and scored more than 18,000 runs including 48 centuries, Sehwag is considered as India’s one of the all time greats. His car, Bentley Continental Flying Spur is another all-time great amongst its peers.
Sehwag’s classy strokes were his trademark, and his car is just as classy as him. A Bentley is always a thing of art, and it reaches a new level when it comes to the Continental Flying Spur. Sehwag’s car, which costs nearly 4 crores, isn’t as fast the Lamborghini owned by Yuvraj Singh.
It takes 5.2 seconds to hit the 100 kmph mark and has a maximum speed of 183 kmph. The former opener owns a silver model.
1. Yuvraj Singh- Lamborghini Murcielago (INR 3.6 Crores)
Yuvraj Singh, who announced his retirement recently, was a crucial part of two World Cup winning Indian teams. The flamboyant all-rounder was the coolest and funkiest player of the erstwhile Indian team and has got a taste for luxurious cars. His Lamborghini Murcielago is bound to have speed lovers salivating. Just like its owner, the car does not take time to take off.
Yuvraj Singh took just 6 balls to score 36 runs, while his car needs just 3.2 seconds to hit the 100 kmph mark. The car boasts of a 6.12 litres petrol engine. Moreover, with a maximum speed of 342 kmph, this car is the fastest car on this list. Singh owns the orange variant of this car.
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