India’s passion for cricket needs no introduction. Cricketers not only earn through matches organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Indian Premier League (IPL), but also through endorsements, businesses, and investments, resulting in significant income. Correspondingly, they pay substantial amounts in income tax. Some cricketers earn hundreds of crores annually and contribute tens of crores in taxes. Based on national media reports for the fiscal year 2023-24, here are the top taxpayers among cricketers.
Kohli Tops the List, Dhoni Follows
Virat Kohli, known as the “King of Cricket,” leads the list. In 2023-24, he paid a staggering ₹66 crore in income tax. According to financial experts, this suggests his annual income for the year could be approximately ₹200 crore. Following Kohli are “Mr. Cool” Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the “God of Cricket” Sachin Tendulkar.
List of Highest Tax-Paying Cricketers in 2023-24:
1-Virat Kohli – ₹66 crore
2-MS Dhoni – ₹38 crore
3-Sachin Tendulkar – ₹28 crore
4-Sourav Ganguly – ₹23 crore
5-Hardik Pandya – ₹13 crore
6-Rishabh Pant – ₹10 crore
7-Ajinkya Rahane – ₹8 crore
8-Jasprit Bumrah – ₹7 crore
9-Shikhar Dhawan – ₹6 crore
10-KL Rahul – ₹5 crore
