Virat Kohli Net Worth 2024: A Look Inside his Property and Car Collections
Who is Virat Kohli?
Virat Kohli is the number one batsman among all the great batsmen of international cricket. He tops the list because of his determination, skill, and inspiration to people everywhere. He joined India in August 2008, and since then, he has been with the team, and has been an integral part of both Test and ODIs. Finally, in June 2024, he retired from T20 cricket, but he still plays in both Test and ODI.
Career Achievements
Kohli broke most of the records during his cricketing career both in international cricket and Indian Premier League (IPL) throughout his career. Specifically, he broke the 49 ODI century mark set by Sachin Tendulkar when Kohli scored during the World Cup semi-final held last year in 2023. He also captained the Indian side in all three formats, leading them to the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final and the WTC final in 2021. Being the highest run scorer in the history of the IPL, he also formed part of the side that won the 2011 World Cup for India at just 22 years old.
Several accolades of Kohli in Indian sports are the Arjuna Award in 2013, the Padma Shri in 2017, and the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2018. Even the Delhi & District Cricket Association has named a stand at Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium after him.
Virat Kohli's Net Worth
As of 2024, Kohli's net worth is around INR 1,090 crore, or approximately $130 million, which is more than INR 1,019 crore ($123 million) in 2023.
Sources of Income
1. Indian Cricket Team Salary:
Kohli is one of the few players in the BCCI's top-tier Grade A+ category, drawing around INR 7 crore ($850,000) annually. He earns INR 15 lakh per Test, INR 6 lakh per ODI, and drew INR 3 lakh per T20I before he retired from the format.
2. IPL Salary:
Kohli has been with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) from the very initial years of IPL. He is one of the big retainer players of RCB and gets an annual payment of INR 15 crores. RCB never won an IPL title, but Kohli was present in the side so that the team maintained an enthusiastic fan base.
Sponsorships and Other Ventures
Sponsorship:
He is also one of the highest paid celebrity endorsements with deals fetching him a total amount of about INR 17 crore. Kohli can command up to INR 2 crore for every day he commits himself. According to market reports, Kohli is charged about INR 2 crores per day. Sachin Tendulkar takes home around INR 2 crores, but more than what MS Dhoni takes. Brands take up Kohli on three-day deals involving promotion and photography shoot.
MRF is one of Kohli's biggest sponsors, which has signed him for a period of long-term, a deal of INR 100 crore, out of which the annual remuneration would be INR 12.5 crores. Kohli endorses Puma too. In 2017, he had signed a contract worth INR 110 crores. He has also associated himself with some other brands such as Audi India, Adidas, Myntra, Vivo, Hero MotoCorp, Google Duo, and American Tourister.
Business Ventures and Investments:
He made investments early on, so it started investing in the London-based Sports Convo which will help the fans feel more close to the sports. Then he invested Galactus Funware, MPL Mobile Premier League creator back in 2019, while last year, the diversified his portfolio with investments to a value of INR 19.3 crore in a fashion startup Universal SportsBiz or USPL.
Apart from his sporty investments, Kohli also has fitness centers, gyms, and restaurants under his name. His other investments include Digit Insurance worth $3.5 billion and a stake in various brands including One8, Wrogn, Nueva, Chisel, and the like. Stock investments form significant portions of the portfolio, valuing around INR 557.2 crore.
Reach on Social Media
Kohli has more than 270 million followers on Instagram and earns around INR 11.45 crore with every post, and on X, which is previously known as Twitter, he charges nearly INR 2.5 crore per post. Kohli is behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi when it comes to athletes.
Cars and Houses owned by Kohli
Properties:
Kohli owns a luxurious apartment in Worli, Mumbai that gives him a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea. He also has a bungalow in Gurugram's DLF Phase-1 and a holiday home in Alibaug near Mumbai, where he spends time with family during downtime.
Car Collection:
Kohli has some high-end cars in his collection, such as the Bentley Continental GT, Audi R8 V10 Plus, Range Rover Vogue, Bentley Flying Spur, and many Audis, such as Q7, Q8, and RS 5.
Lifestyle and Family
Kohli is married to Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, and they have two children, daughter Vamika and son Akaay. He is known for his dedication on the field and similarly for his fitness regime and family life, which makes him one of the best fielders in cricket.
Philanthropy and Charitable Efforts
The Virat Kohli Foundation provides education, health, and sporting projects for underprivileged children while also aiding in disaster operations and advocating for animal welfare through stray animal adoption.
Note: The financials presented here are compiled from various reports and we cannot verify the accuracy of such information. We disclaim responsibility for its correctness.
