In the last financial year Virat KohliThe respected former captain of the Indian cricket team has once again emerged as the highest-paid sportsperson in India.
Virat Kohli tops the list of taxpayers as India’s leading sportsperson
According to Fortune India, Kohli contributed a remarkable Rs 66 crore to taxes, cementing his position as a leading figure both on and off the cricket field. His contributions surpassed those of other cricketing legends MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli’s impressive tax payments have not only secured him the top spot in the sports category, but also earned him the fifth spot in the overall list of celebrities who pay the highest taxes, behind only Bollywood celebrities. Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar: Notable contributions
Dhoni, who is known for leading India to victory in the World Cup, secured the seventh position in the overall list of top taxpayers by paying Rs 38 crore during the last financial year. Behind him, the legendary Tendulkar contributed Rs 28 crore and marked his place among the top sportsmen in terms of tax payments. Other notable mentions include former Indian captain Sourav GangulyPaid Rs 23 crore and current comprehensive Hardik Pandyawho contributed Rs 13 crore. In addition, a young and talented goalkeeper Rishabh pants Completed the list of prominent cricketers with a tax payment of Rs 10 crore.
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List of highest tax paying cricketers in 2024:
- Virat Kohli: 66 million Rs
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni: 38 million Rs
- Sachin Tendulkar: Rs 28 crores
- Sourav Ganguly: Rs.23 million
- Hardik Pandya: 13 million rupees
- Rishabh Pants: 10 million rupees
The surprising absence of Rohit Sharma
It is noteworthy that Rohit Sharmathe current Indian captain did not feature at the top of this list of top tax payers, which is unexpected given his considerable stature in Indian cricket. His absence from the list of top tax-paying athletes came as a surprise given his prominent role in the sport. Nevertheless, the top five tax-paying sportsmen were represented by Ganguly and Pandya, who made significant contributions both on and off the field.
Kohli’s net worth and upcoming matches
By 2024, Kohli’s net worth is estimated to exceed ₹ 1,000 crore (approximately $127 million). This considerable wealth is primarily due to his illustrious cricket career, which includes lucrative cricket contracts. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and significant income from his participation Indian Premier League (IPL) with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Apart from his income from cricket, Kohli’s financial portfolio is bolstered by multiple endorsements from global brands like Puma, Audi and MRF. His ventures extend beyond cricket and into the business world through the fitness brand ‘One8’, which he developed in partnership with Puma.
Kohli is set to showcase his skills in the upcoming two-match home Test series Bangladesh. The series is scheduled to begin with the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Thursday, September 19, followed by the second and final Test at Kanpur’s Green Park Stadium from Friday, September 27.
