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Indian batting star Virat Kohli has grown into one of the biggest athletes in the world on the back of his on-field brilliance and off-field persona. While being a gritty and aggressive cricketer, Kohli is one of the most loved and adored celebrities in India and has garnered a massive following of 257M Followers on Instagram and 57.4M Followers on Twitter.
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Hence with this massive following and brand value, Virat Kohli has become one of the richest cricketers in the world. Kohli’s estimated net worth is close to ₹1050 crores as per a report by StockGro. The former Indian captain has capitalised on opportunities in and out of the cricketing arena, along with astute investments and ventures into various business domains.
For 2023, Virat Kohli’s earnings from BCCI Salary combined with winnings have been INR 16 Crore (USD 2 million) as per Unstop. Kohli’s salary per month from BCCI is INR 1.3 Crore. Along with his earnings from the BCCI, Kohli has also earned above INR 196 Cr in endorsements and sponsorships.
With this massive net worth, Virat Kohli managed to overtake the estimated worths’ of some cricketing boards. Comparing Kohli with the Pakistan Cricket Board, the governing body managing cricketing operations in Pakistan, the former Indian captain comes up on top. With $27.6 million in current revenues, PCB has a total estimated net worth of $55 million.
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The board is sponsored by companies like Pepsi, Gatorade, United Bank Ltd., and Brighto Paints and can accredit the Pakistan Super League as one of its major sources of revenue. But despite these sponsorships, Kohli still manages to boast of a bigger net worth than the Pakistan Cricket Board.
