Rishabh Pant Becomes India’s Top-Earning Cricketer
Rishabh Pant has surpassed Virat Kohli as the highest-earning Indian cricketer. This is mainly due to his record-breaking ₹27 crore deal with the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2025 auction. With an annual income of ₹32 crore from both IPL and BCCI contracts, Pant has overtaken Kohli, who now earns ₹28 crore annually.
IPL 2025 Auction Shakes Up India’s Cricketing Salaries
The IPL 2025 auction has significantly altered the salary dynamics for Indian cricketers. While players like Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer also earned huge sums, Pant’s ₹27 crore IPL contract, combined with his BCCI central contract, has made him the highest-earning cricketer. This auction has created a new benchmark for player earnings in India.
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Virat Kohli’s Earnings Drop After Losing Top Spot
Virat Kohli, who was once the highest-paid cricketer in India, has seen his earnings drop. His BCCI contract brings him ₹7 crore, and he earns ₹21 crore from IPL, totaling ₹28 crore annually. This shift comes after Kohli’s exit from India’s T20 team, which may impact his future earnings.
Rishabh Pant’s Earnings Could Increase with New BCCI Contracts
Pant’s earnings are expected to grow further in the coming years. With his key role in Team India, Pant might be promoted to the A+ category of the BCCI central contract, which could increase his salary. This promotion would further widen the earnings gap between him and Virat Kohli.
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