With his exceptional abilities as a cricketer and a habit of smashing records with ease, Indian skipper Virat Kohli has established himself as the very best in the world. His tremendous success at the international level which has resulted in a cabinet full of silverware, acts as an inspiration to many, making him one of the most influential sports personalities in the world at the moment.
And on Tuesday, Kohli ranked among the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes with reported annual earnings worth $25 million (nearly Rs 173.5 Crores). However, the Indian number 18 dropped 17 places to grab the 100th spot after being placed 89th and 83rd in the previous editions respectively.
And guess what? Even though he sat at the rock bottom of the list, he was the only Indian to have earned a spot.
Now, if you are trying to figure out the source of his mammoth yearly income, let us make it easy for you. Kohli, being one of the most popular faces in the country, has 25 brands under his belt which include the likes of Tissot, MRF, Manyavar and Audi. It has been reported that $21 million (almost Rs 147 Crores) of the 30-year-old’s earnings have come from endorsement deals.
The remaining $4 million (around Rs 26.5 Crores) comes from the captain’s salary and victories on the 22 yards.
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From leading India to victory in the U19 World Cup in 2008 to making the Forbes list of highest paid athletes for the third consecutive time, the Delhi lad has definitely come a long way.