Virat Kohli, India’s star athlete and one of the greatest achievements of modern cricket, turned 37 on Wednesday, November 5. Over the years, he has built an empire that extends far beyond the cricket field with various investments, global brand deals and successful business ventures.
A large part of a cricketer’s net worth comes from his on-field earnings, including his contracts with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Indian Premier League (IPL) salary and match fees. According to reports, Virat Kohli’s total net worth is estimated to exceed ₹1,050 crore, making him one of the richest sportspersons not only in India but across the world.
How much does Virat Kohli earn from matches?
Under the BCCI A+ central contract, the athlete earns ₹7 crore per annum, along with the following amount in match fees:
– Test: ₹15 million per match.
— ODIs: ₹6 million per match.
— T201: ₹3 million per match.
His IPL journey has been equally lucrative, with total earnings of around ₹212.44 million crowns. Kohli’s salary has seen a remarkable increase – from ₹12 million in 2008 ₹21 crore in 2025. He also received substantial bonuses and cash rewards in 2024 after leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the playoffs, according to Asianet reports.
Brand offers and business activities of athletes
Apart from earnings from cricket, Virat Kohli has also secured several brand endorsement deals and invested in various ventures. The star batter endorses top brands including Puma, Audi, American Tourister, Too Yumm, Volini, Noise, Myntra, Tissot, Hero MotoCorp and Luxor.
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He also owns two companies — One8 and Wrogn. One8 Commune, a popular chain of coffee shops under its brand, has branches in several cities, including Bengaluru. Mumbai and Pune. His other successful investments include Digit Insurance, Myntra, Rage Coffee, Nueva, Chisel Fitness, Hyperprice and Universal Sportsbiz, among others, according to a Mint report.
Virat Kohli Personal Life
The star cricketer has been married to Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma for almost eight years. They tied the knot in December 2017. The couple has two children together — a daughter named Vamika and a son named Akaay.
They often keep their children out of the limelight, so many details about their children are not available on the internet. Although they sometimes share glimpses of their family life on social media.
A picture of Virat Kohli with his kids
Virat Kohli’s ₹1,050 crore fortune combined with his wife Anushka Sharma ₹255 crore, making them one of the richest and most popular celebrity couples in India, reported Asianet News.
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The couple also leads a luxurious lifestyle. Own a ₹80 crore mansion in Gurgaon that offers a private art gallery, swimming pool, bar and other luxury amenities. Virat Kohli also has a wide range of luxury cars including Lamborghini Huracan, Porsche 911, Bentley Continental GT, Bentley Flying Spur, Audi R8 V10 and Audi R8 LMX.
