5 richest players in India's current T20 WC squad

The BCCI is one of the most powerful bodies in the cricketing world. It contributes the most amount of funding to the ICC. And without any doubt, it continues to grow. India, as a nation went crazy after Kapil Dev’s team went on to win the World Cup way back in 1983. The underdogs became World Champions and people found their heroes. Since, then, cricket emerged more as a religion rather than a sport. This is mainly because of the rise of many players and growing infrastructure. The cricketers do come under the list of highest-earning individuals in the country. Without any doubt, the rise of IPL and their image as role models has fueled their personal income growth. So, let us find out, who are the richest players in India’s T20 WC squad- 5 Richest players in India’s T20 WC team 5. Hardik Pandya: 29.9 Crore Hardik Pandya. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Hardik Pandya came into the cricketing circuit during the 2015 season of the IPL. He went on to destroy CSK in a run chase to ensure a win for his team. Since then, he has grown as a cricketer and an individual. Pandya rose through the ranks and established himself as one of the premier all-rounders in the country. This also meant that he was approached by many brands to become their face. As of 2021, Pandya has an estimated net worth of $4 million. As said earlier, his most income comes through brand endorsements. Talking about his lifestyle, he has got a taste for luxurious items. He owns a Mercedes Benz, Audi, and a BMW. Adding on, it is estimated that he earns around 60 lakh rupees per month. 4. Ravindra Jadeja: 74.8 Crore Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo by DAVID ROWLAND/AFP via Getty Images) There is no doubt that Ravindra Jadeja is one of the most improved cricketers in the world. The stylish all-rounder has grown in every aspect. Adding on, he is now Team India’s most valuable player. It is estimated that Jadeja has a net worth of $10 million in 2021 with a contractual salary of INR 7 crores by his franchise CSK, and an annual salary of INR 5 crores from BCCI. Apart from that, his brand endorsements also play a major role in his income. Talking about his interest, the rounder has many luxury cars such as Audi Q7, BMW, and a Jaguar. Well, he also has a Hayabusa bike which is well known to reach a maximum speed of 320 kilometers per hour. 3. Ravi Ashwin: 112 Crore Ravi Ashwin. (Photo Source: Instagram/Ravi Ashwin) Ravi Ashwin made his comeback into the limited-overs format after a long gap of four years. Currently, he is included in the Indian squad as a bowling all-rounder. He is well known for his intelligence and presence of mind. As he is one of the leading wicket-taker for India, he is also one of the highest-earning cricketers in the current World T20 squad. He is in the grade “A” list in the contract offered by BCCI and receives a whopping INR 7.6 crores from the Delhi Capitals as well. Most of his income comes from brand endorsements. Ashwin represents several brands like Hero, Castrol, Complan, and many more to name. He lives in a luxurious house in his hometown in Chennai. The house comprises a lush green yard, floor-based chandeliers, and large paintings. 2. Rohit Sharma: 172 Crore Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: BCCI) Rohit Sharma is one of the backbones of Indian cricket currently. He is the most prolific opener in world cricket and is the leader for Mumbai Indians as well. He is well known for his extraordinary batting skills( it seems like he has an extra second for every delivery) Well, talking about his income, things get extraordinary as well, just like his batting. Rohit is one of the richest cricketers in the nation and he owns many luxurious vehicles. He is the brand ambassador of many companies as well. Talking about his contract, BCCI has listed him in the “A+” category. Adding on, Mumbai Indians pay hin $2.06 million (INR 15 crore rupees). Well, the vice-captain of the team continues to grow in the game as well as in his personal and financial life. 1. Virat Kohli: 688 Crore Virat Kohli. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) Not only in the Indian team, but Virat Kohli is also one of the richest crickets in the world. He gets featured as the richest sportsperson as well. Apart from that, he has such a strong influence that he has more than 100 million followers on Instagram. The best batter in the world has a car collection of over INR 15 crores. Most of his income comes from brand endorsements. Currently, Kohli is the face of some big names like Audi and Puma. For an Instagram post, he charges INR 25 lakh, which is more than the IPL salary for uncapped players. Just like Rohit, Kohli is a grade “A+” player and receives a salary of INR 7 crore. Apart from that, he is the highest-paid cricketer in the IPL, as well. Kohli gets an annual salary of INR 17 crore from RCB. Day by day, his income grows exponentially and it will, even after he finishes his services for the nation.

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