Virat Kohli continues to hold a firm grip on his status as the richest active cricketer in the world, despite facing a slump in his form that has lasted over two years. Having lost his wicket on a duck on the second day of the India vs New Zealand test match where the team put together the record-low score of 46 runs, Kohli looks like a shadow of his former self who dominated the game with unparalleled consistency. He has retired from the shortest format of the game, after guiding India to their second T20 World Cup title this year, but he is very much active in other two formats. 

Earlier this year, the former captain of the Indian cricket team moved to London with his family, and now, he only comes to India when he's a part of the home series. However, despite what his performance is on the field, the 35-year-old is the second Asian to have ever appeared in Forbes’ ‘Highest-Paid Athletes’ list. With a staggering net worth of ₹1040 crore, Virat Kohli’s business acumen is as sharp as his cover drive.  

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How Much Does Virat Kohli Earn From Cricket? 

Virat Kohli has an elite level (A+) annual retainership with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This means he makes a whopping ₹7 crores annually. He also earns ₹45 lakh for every test match appearance and since he’s a mainstay in the team, Virat plays more than 75% of the match per Test season. Until 2022, he was among the highest-paid cricketers in IPL, earning over ₹15 crore at the auction and was also the first player to be retained by his team, Royal Challengers Bangalore.  

How Much Does Virat Kohli Earn From Endorsements?

Virat Kohli has partnered with a lot of brands over the years and the endorsements have earnings from comfortably surpassed his Cricket income. From MRF to Puma and Audi, his brand deals are estimated to earned him a mindblowing fortune of over ₹200-300 crore, annually.    

Virat Kohli’s Business Ventures

Besides his income from cricket and brand endorsements, Virat also runs a host of brands and has invested in several business ventures. These are reported to contribute over ₹80-100 crores annually to his net worth. Here are of his popular business ventures:  

One8: Started off as an athleisure brand, but it later diversified its operation into the F&B industry by opening a chain of luxury restaurants called the ‘One8 Commune’. The brand also collaborated with Puma to release a line of sneakers.  

Wrogn: Virat Kohli-backed sportswear brand, Wrogn, is on its way to becoming one of India’s most successful fashion brands. Just recently, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail increased its stake in Wrogn from 17.10% to 32.84% with an investment of ₹75 crore, despite its revenues dropping by 30% in FY24, stacking a total of ₹243 crores.  The company is also among the sponsors of Kohli’s IPL team, Royal Challengers Bangalore.  

Rage Coffee: Virat Kohli also has a significant investment in Rage Coffee, a homegrown coffee brand that has only grown its popularity since coming into existence. In December 2023, the company reportedly crossed the ₹100 crore mark in cumulative sales.  

Hyperice: Hyperice is a prominent sports technology company that specialises in recovery and performance equipments for athletes. Virat Kohli reportedly signed a contract that pays him $1 million (₹8.40 crores) annually to be the brand ambassador of Hyperice.  

FC Goa: FC Goa is a football club in the Indian Super League that is co-owned by Virat Kohli. Kohli's association with the club has helped bring more attention and popularity to Indian football. As co-owner, he reportedly earns about ₹16-18 crores from the team’s performance in the league and it’s revenue, which rakes in sponsorships, merchandise sales and more. 

Assets Owned By Virat Kohli  

Virat Kohli has a diverse portfolio of assets, comprising a mix of high-value properties and luxury cars. His lavish home in Mumbai is reportedly worth ₹34 crores, and his home in Gurugram is valued at approx. ₹80 crore. He currently lives in London, where his house allegedly costs ₹50 crores. Reports also suggest that he also owns several holiday homes, including a luxurious property in Maldives.  

Virat Kohli also has quite the impressive car collection—including brands like Audi, Lamborghini and Bentley in his garage—whose total value is reportedly over ₹20 crore. He also seems to have a keen interest in horology, owning watches like the Rolex Daytona, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Hublot Bing Bang and Tag Heuer Carrera, which cost anywhere from several lakhs to a few crores.  

What Is Virat Kohli's Total Net Worth in 2024? 

With income from cricket, brand endorsements and business ventures, as well as assets ranging from high-end properties, luxurious cars and elusive watches, Virat Kohli's net worth is estimated to be around ₹1040 crore, making him the highest-paid active cricket player in the world.