IPL 2022: Net Worth of all 10 captains
A few teams have appointed new captains while the others have kept faith on the existing ones.
It all started in the 1996 World Cup when multiple brands looked to get their bite of the rising popularity of the game and pumped around Rs. 900 million in advertisements. With the shorter formats getting a good amount of traction since the second half of the 2000s, franchise cricket came forth to give players an added opportunity.
In terms of Indian cricket, the optimism by the sponsors grew after the team’s successful campaign in the 2011 World Cup. This also had a ripple effect on the Indian Premier League (IPL), as each edition of the tournament had the presence of top T20 players, with the games being competitive, and most importantly, accepted by fans all around the world.
The game introduced by the British as a leisurely activity holds great importance for brands. With the IPL contract as well as sponsorship deals, the players are certainly in a sweet spot to increase their net worth.
(Note: The article is sourced from various websites. CricTracker cannot guarantee the validity of the information)
Here’s the net worth of all captains in IPL 2022:
10. Mayank Agarwal (Punjab Kings) – INR 26 Crore
Mayank Agarwal who served as second fiddle in the Punjab Kings line-up for the last few years, has been handed the leadership opportunity in 2022 by the franchise. The Punjab Kings retained the services of the opening batsman for an amount of Rs 12 Crores, given his superlative performances.
Agarwal has had a bat sponsorship deal with CEAT for the last two years and is the brand ambassador of sports nutrition brand, Fast&Up. He is a Grade C contracted player with BCCI for an annual contract of Rs 1 Crore and is a regular opener of the Indian Test team. Mayank earns Rs 15 Lakh for each Test that he plays for the Indian team.
As per SportingCraze, Mayank Agarwal has a net worth of Rs 26 Crore, which is bound to grow as he takes the center stage of the Indian Premier League and international cricket.
9. Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals) – INR 36 Crore
The flamboyant wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been a revelation in terms of ball-striking capabilities with his fearless attitude to eliminate the challenges posed by the bowlers.
In 2022, Rishabh was chosen as the brand ambassador of DishTV. Brands such as Cadbury Fuse, Noise, Boost, and JSW have shown interest in the talented cricketer. He has also launched his fashion brand, Pant Project.
Pant is the first choice wicket-keeper across all formats for India and earns Rs 5 Crore annually by the BCCI. As per SportsUnfold, Rishabh Pant’s total net worth in 2022 is Rs 36 Crore.
8. Hardik Pandya (Gujarat Titans) – INR 37 Crore
The all-rounder, who has missed out on most of the international action for the past year or so due to injury concerns, had made his career out of the IPL. Hardik made his IPL debut in 2015, and has played a vital role in helping the Mumbai Indians team lift multiple titles. But he will be switching sides to lead the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022, and will be paid Rs 15 crore by the franchise.
Hardik has an annual contract of Rs 1 crore with the BCCI, and was recently demoted from Grade B to C after his absence in the Indian cricket team. Due to his fashion statement, he is a brand ambassador of Dream11, Monster Energy Drink, Oppo Mobiles, Hala Play, Gulf Oil of India.
As per Firstsportz, Hardik Pandya has a net worth of Rs 37 Crore and is one of the most popular cricketers in India. His brand value will only increase from here on and more so, it will happen if he gains full fitness.
7. Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals) – INR 52 Crore
Sanju Samson made headlines after playing well for Rajasthan Royals in his debut IPL season in 2013. Soon, he caught the attention of national selectors, and made his India debut in 2015. In 2021, he was the leading run-scorer for the Royals, and was retained by the franchise for an amount of Rs 14 crores for IPL 2022.
In the past, he has been sponsored by brands like MRF, Kookaburra, and SS. Currently, he has a sponsorship deal with SG and is the brand ambassador of personal wellness brand, Haeal.
The wicket-keeper batsman does not have an annual contract with the BCCI, as he has not quite cemented his place in the Indian white-ball team. As reported by Khel Tak, Sanju Samson has a net worth of Rs 52 Crore.
6. Shreyas Iyer ( Kolkata Knight Riders) – INR 53 Crore
Shreyas Iyer is gradually becoming an all-format player for the Indian team due to his solid technique and fine composure. In the 2019 and 2020 editions of the IPL, he led the Delhi Capitals to the playoffs. In the IPL 2022 auction, KKR dished out Rs 12.25 Crore for Iyer and made him the captain ahead of the season.
Shreyas Iyer is a Grade B contracted player of the BCCI, and is provided with a salary of Rs 3 Crore per annum. The brands endorsed by Shreyas Iyer are Gillette, BoAt, Fresca Juices, Myprotein, Google Pixel, Manyavar, Dream11, and CEAT.
As per India Fantasy, Shreyas Iyer has amassed a net worth of Rs 53 Crore which is set to exponentially increase if he keeps up the same form in the IPL as well as international cricket.
5. Kane Williamson (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – INR 58 Crore
One of the finest cricketers across formats, Kane Williamson is also the captain of the New Zealand cricket team. Kane has been a terrific performer for the Sunrisers Hyderabad team over the last few years and would look to turn fortunes with completely different combinations.
He endorses brands like Powerade, Rockit, Asics, and Seagram’s Royal Stag, while he has a bat sponsorship with a leading company, Gray Nicholls. The captain earns around INR 27 Lakh from the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) annually.
On the other hand, he will get paid a whopping Rs 14 Crore from the Sunrisers Hyderabad team in IPL 2022. As per SportsUnfold, Kane Williamson has a net worth of Rs 58 Crore.
4. KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants) – INR 75 Crore
The stylish opening batsman KL Rahul has been one of the most consistent run-scorers in white-ball cricket since his ODI debut in 2016. Rahul contributed the most runs for Punjab Kings in the last four consecutive editions. He decided to move on ahead of the mega auction and accepted an offer from Lucknow Super Giants, who chose him as the captain for their debut season in 2022.
The brands like Numi Paris, Puma, Realme, Curefit, Gamezy, BoAt have availed the services of star cricketer in recent years. He is contracted with the BCCI with an annual salary of Rs 5 Crore. The all format specialist earns Rs. 15 Lakh, Rs. 6 Lakh, and Rs. 3 Lakh for featuring in each Test, ODI, and T20I respectively for India as well.
The Lucknow Super Giants will pay KL Rahul a hefty sum of 17 Crores in the Indian Premier League 2022 season. As reported by CAKnowledge, the net worth of KL Rahul is Rs 75 Crore.
3. Faf du Plessis (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – INR 102 Crore
Faf du Plessis is known to provide his respective teams with a stable platform to post or chase big scores on the board. In IPL 2021, he was the second-highest run-scorer with 633 runs. In the IPL 2022 auction, he was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a bid amount of Rs 7 Crore, and was chosen as the captain as well.
Faf earns around Rs 3 Crores annually through his contract with Cricket South Africa (CSA). Faf has IXU Sports as his bat and kit sponsor for the last few years. He also features in franchise T20 leagues like Bangladesh Premier League and Caribbean Premier League.
As per FirstSportz, Faf du Plessis possesses a net worth of Rs 102 Crore, and stands at third in terms of richest captains in IPL 2022.
2. Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians)- INR 180 Crore
The top-order batsman Rohit Sharma has been an inspirational leader over the years. After being chosen to lead Mumbai Indians in 2013, he helped the team to clinch their first-ever title as well. The team has now lifted the trophy for a record five times. The highest run-getter in T20Is has amassed a huge net worth.
Rohit has a Grade A+ contract from the Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) and earns 7 Crore annually. Additionally, he is paid Rs 15 Lakh per Test, Rs 6 Lakh for an ODI, and Rs 3 Lakh for a single T20I appearance. He is associated with brands such as Adidas, Ceat, IIFL Finance, Nissan, and Aristocrat, who pay a hefty sum to him.
After being retained by the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022, Rohit Sharma will get Rs 16 Crore from the franchise per season. As per the report by CAKnowledge, Rohit Sharma has a net worth of Rs 180 Crore and counts as one of the popular players for the brands.
1. MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) – INR 819 Crore
The most successful captain in IPL history MS Dhoni has helped CSK to be a part of the record nine playoffs and won four titles as well. Under his leadership, Team India secured historically won the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 World Cup.
The legendary captain still remains a brand-favorite in 2022 as well. The companies like Jio, Unacademy, Bharat Matrimony, Winzo, Cars 24, and GoDaddy have acquired the services of MS Dhoni to popularize their brands. He also earns by putting the names of companies like SS, Spartan’s stickers onto his bat. The IPL salary of MS Dhoni in 2022 is INR 12 Crore.
The former Indian captain has also been the face of Star Sports in their advertising campaign ahead of each IPL edition over the last few years. He has a collection of bikes and cars such as Kawasaki Ninja H2, Ninja ZX-14R, Harley Davidson FatBoy, Hummer H2, Land Rover Freelander 2. As reported by Wion, MS Dhoni’s net worth is a mind-boggling Rs 819 crore, which makes him the richest captain in the Indian Premier League 2022.
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