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Cricket is considered a religion in India, and there is no big sports market in India which can come close to cricket. A massive amount of money is involved in this sport from various businesses, branding, promotions, and others. That is why the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the richest cricket board in the world. Similarly, Indian cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and others are among the richest cricketers in the world.
Recently, some reports came out with the tax contribution of the sports personalities in India for FYI 2024. That list was mainly dominated by cricketers, which is not a surprise, and Virat Kohli broke headlines as he is now the highest tax-paying cricketer in India. Here, we will talk about the top highest tax-paying cricketers in India.
List of Highest Tax Paying Cricketers in India
6. Rishabh Pant – 10 Crore
The star wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant has established himself as one of the biggest superstars in Indian cricket. His success at the international level has landed him some massive promotional contracts from big brands. Adding to that, he also has good contracts with the BCCI, while he is among the highest-paid cricketers in the IPL. That’s where he earns a lot of money. As a result, he is the sixth highest tax-paying cricketer in India and paid a tax of INR 10 crore in FYI 2023-24.
5. Hardik Pandya – INR 13 Crore
The star all-rounder is probably the best Indian all-rounder in the current era. He is also a highly paid cricketer in IPL who is associated with various brands, has some invested in some brands, and also runs a couple of sports-rated brands. He has an estimated net worth of INR 88 crore, and reports confirmed that he paid a tax of INR 13 crore in FYI 2023-24 and features in fifth place on this list.
4. Sourav Ganguly – INR 23 Crore
Former Indian captain and former president of BCCI Sourav Ganguly is one of the biggest names in Indian cricket history. Despite retiring in 2008, Ganguly has been actively involved in various cricket bodies like BCCI and even in the IPL. He also has various businesses, which is one of the key parts of his earnings. He is the fourth richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of INR 634 crore, and his tax contribution for FYI 2023-24 was INR 23 crore, making him the fourth highest tax paying cricketer in India.
3. Sachin Tendulkar – INR 28 Crore
Sachin Tendulkar is the richest cricketer in the world, with a net worth of INR 1250. During his playing days, he was the highest-paid Indian player. He retired in 2013, but his earnings didn’t stop there. Sachin’s brand value, investments, and associations help him retain his position on this list. The Master Blaster contributed INR 23 crore, making him the third-highest tax paying cricketer in India.
2. MS Dhoni – INR 38 Crore
Legendary Indian captain MS Dhoni makes second spot on this list. His cricket achievements, brand values, and investments make him the second richest cricketer on the planet. He has an estimated net worth of INR 1040 crore. With his earnings, his contribution for tax payment is also massive. According to the latest FYI 2023-24, Dhoni paid a total of INR 38 crore as tax and is the second-highest tax paying cricket in India.
1. Virat Kohli – INR 66 Crore
Virat Kohli is the biggest brand in cricket at the moment, and it is not a wrong statement to say that he is the face of cricket across the globe. His endorsements, IPL contracts, and a plethora of other ventures helped him take his net worth to over INR 1000 crore, which is INR 1020 crore, and he is the third richest cricketer in the world. He is the highest tax paying cricketer in India with a contribution of INR 66 crore in FYI 2023-24 and is fifth highest overall among the top celebrities.
