Both Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are legendary cricketers and have massive fan followings in India and across the world. But now, after years of cricket and endorsements, people often ask — who is richer in 2025? Let’s break down the numbers and see how much wealth these two cricket icons have built over the years, and from where they are making money today.
Sachin Tendulkar: Net Worth of ₹1,250 Crore and Growing
Even after retiring from international cricket in 2013, Sachin Tendulkar’s earnings haven’t stopped. His income has grown steadily through brand endorsements, business investments, and other ventures. Today, his total net worth is around ₹1,250 crore.
Brand Endorsements Bringing in Crores
Sachin is still one of the top faces for advertisements in India. He earns about ₹20 to ₹22 crore every year just from brand promotions. Brands trust Sachin for his clean image and strong influence, especially among older and family audiences.
Investments in Real Estate and Restaurants
Apart from ads, Sachin has smartly invested in real estate and hospitality. He owns properties in Mumbai and other cities and is also a partner in multiple restaurants under the brand “Sachin’s” and “Tendulkar’s” in cities like Mumbai and Bangalore. These outlets add solid income to his growing net worth.
No Active Cricket, Still Active Earnings
Even though he retired over a decade ago, his strong public image and record-breaking cricket career keep him in demand. He also works with the Mumbai Indians IPL team in an advisory role, though this is more of a symbolic association now.
Virat Kohli: Net Worth of ₹1,050 Crore and Rising Fast
While Sachin’s empire was built over decades, Virat Kohli has built a fortune in a short time. Currently, his net worth is around ₹1,050 crore, and he’s still an active cricketer. Kohli continues to play in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore and earns big from both cricket and endorsements.
Massive Income from Cricket and IPL
Virat Kohli’s yearly salary is estimated to be more than ₹50 crore. His monthly income is over ₹4 crore, and daily earnings cross ₹10 lakh, according to media sources. This includes IPL income, BCCI contracts, and match bonuses.
Top Brand Endorser in India
Virat is one of India’s most popular brand ambassadors. He promotes everything from fashion to health drinks to tech brands. His social media influence is also huge, and brands pay him big money for promotions on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
Business Ventures and Fashion Brand
Kohli also owns the fashion brand “WROGN”, which is now a well-known name in the youth fashion market. His investment portfolio includes fitness chains, startups, and lifestyle products, all of which add to his income.
Who’s Ahead in 2025: Sachin or Virat?
When we compare the numbers:
- Sachin Tendulkar: ₹1,250 crore net worth
- Virat Kohli: ₹1,050 crore net worth
Sachin is ahead in terms of total wealth, but Kohli is catching up quickly. Sachin earns from brand deals, business, and past glory, while Kohli earns from cricket, endorsements, business, and social media.
Also, while Sachin’s earnings are more stable and passive, Kohli’s income is more active and performance-linked. If Virat continues at the same pace, he could overtake Sachin in terms of total net worth in the coming years.
