Virat Kohli has been named the highest tax-paying cricketer in India for the financial year 2024, according to Fortune India. The former Indian captain paid a staggering INR 66 crore in taxes, making him the fifth-highest contributor among Indian celebrities across all sectors. Kohli’s substantial earnings come from a combination of his cricketing contracts, endorsements, and business ventures, solidifying his position as one of India’s wealthiest sports personalities.
In a surprise omission, India’s current ODI and Test captain, Rohit Sharma, did not make it into the top 20 highest tax-paying celebrities, despite his significant earnings from the game and endorsements.
Other Cricketers in the Top Taxpayer List
Following Kohli is the legendary MS Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020 but continues to feature prominently in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Dhoni paid INR 38 crore in taxes, making him the second-highest tax-paying cricketer and placing sixth among all Indian celebrities.
Cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar, regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport’s history, paid INR 28 crore in taxes, earning him the third spot among cricketers. Tendulkar’s long-time teammate and former India captain Sourav Ganguly follows, contributing INR 23 crore.
Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant, two of India’s top active cricketers, also made the list, paying INR 13 crore and INR 10 crore in taxes, respectively, marking their presence as emerging financial powerhouses in Indian cricket.
Top 5 Highest Tax-Paying Cricketers in India (FY 2024):
- Virat Kohli – INR 66 crore
- MS Dhoni – INR 38 crore
- Sachin Tendulkar – INR 28 crore
- Sourav Ganguly – INR 23 crore
- Hardik Pandya – INR 13 crore
These figures highlight the immense financial influence top cricketers have, both through their on-field careers and off-field ventures, reflecting their continued dominance not only in the sporting world but also in the financial sector.
