According to GQ India, Rohit Sharma has an estimated net worth of $26 million (approximately Rs 216 crore). Rohit Sharma earns income from various sources, including:
- Cricket:
- BCCI salary: Rs 7 crore per annum.
- Match fees:
- Test match: Rs 15 lakh per match.
- ODI match: Rs 6 lakh per match.
- T20I match: Rs 3 lakh per match.
- Indian Premier League (IPL) salary: Rs 16 crore as per latest contract.
Brand endorsements: Rohit Sharma endorses more than 20 brands, including Adidas, Oakley, La Liga, Dr Trust, Hublot, SHARP, CricKingdom, Trusox, New Era, Aristocrat, Rasna, Ceat, Oakley, Massimo Batteries, Conekt Gadgets, IIFL France, Vega, Financepeer, Nissan, Goibibo, Birla Sun Life Insurance, Oppo, Dream11, etc.
His annual earnings from brand endorsements are likely to be much higher than Rs 5 crore, as he charges around Rs 5 crore for a single deal.
More About Rohit Sharma
- Full Name: Rohit Gurunath Sharma
- Date of Birth: April 30, 1987
- Place of Birth: Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
- Nickname: “Hitman” for his powerful batting style
Early Life: Rohit Sharma grew up in a humble family in Bansod, Nagpur. He initially honed his cricket skills by playing on the streets and later attended Swami Vivekanand International School in Mumbai. His rise to prominence began after an impressive performance in the 2006 U-19 Cricket World Cup.
Cricket Career: Rohit Sharma made his debut for the Indian national cricket team in 2007. He is primarily known as an opener or middle-order batsman and is acclaimed for his elegant stroke play and ability to score big centuries. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he serves as the captain of the Mumbai Indians. Currently, he leads the Indian men’s cricket team in all formats.
Career Highlights: Rohit Sharma’s cricketing achievements include being the only player to score multiple double centuries in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and holding the record for the highest individual score in ODIs with 264 runs. He has led the Indian cricket team to multiple victories as captain and was part of the teams that won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011 and 2019, and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. He consistently ranks among the top ODI and T20 batsmen in the world.
Achievements: Rohit Sharma has received several accolades, including the Arjuna Award in 2015 for outstanding achievement in sports, the title of Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World in 2019, and the ICC Cricketer of the Year award in 2019. He also became the fastest player to score four ODI double centuries and was the first batsman to score two centuries on debut as an opener in Test cricket. He holds the record for the most fifty-plus scores (30 times) in T20I cricket and is the second-fastest player to score 10,000 ODI runs.
Personal Life: Rohit Sharma married Ritika Sajdeh in 2015, and they are proud parents of a daughter named Samaira, who was born in 2018. Known for his calm and composed demeanor both on and off the field, Rohit Sharma is celebrated for his incredible batting talent, leadership skills, and numerous records in international cricket, making him one of India’s most iconic cricketers.
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