Here’s how much money Rohit Sharma, who has a net worth of Rs 214 crore, earns as the captain of Indian Cricket Team

Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, Team India triumphed in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024, securing another coveted ICC trophy and a top prize of $2.45 million (Rs. 20.42 crore). Additionally, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also awarded the team with Rs 125 crore for their outstanding performance in the tournament.

Rohit Sharma, who finished the tournament as the second-highest run-scorer with 257 runs in eight matches, also confirmed his retirement from the T20 international format, following Virat Kohli's announcement. In the post-match press conference, Sharma said, "This was my last (T20) game as well. No better time to say goodbye to this format. I've loved every moment of this. I started my India career playing this format. This is what I wanted, I wanted to win the cup. It was a very emotional moment for me. I was very desperate for this title in my life. Happy that we eventually crossed the line."

Here’s how much Rohit Sharma, who has a net worth of Rs 214 crore, earns as the captain of Team India

Rohit Sharma, also known as Hitman in the world of cricket, has an estimated net worth of Rs 214 crore, according to ABP Live, Times Now, and publicly available data. He took over as the captain of Team India in 2021, and under his leadership, the team has achieved numerous milestones. The 37-year-old cricketer has invested in various start-ups, engaging in brand endorsement deals, and CricKingdom — a global cricket academy founded by Sharma. In this article, we take a look at Rohit Sharma's earnings as the captain of Team India.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma is one of the highest-paid cricketers in the world. According to the list of annual contracts shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Sharma is entitled to a yearly salary of Rs 7 crore as part of the Grade A+ contract. Other Indian cricketers, who've received a similar contract from BCCI are Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah.

Apart from his annual salary, Rohit Sharma receives Rs 15 lakh for each Test match, Rs 6 lakh for an international ODI match, and Rs 3 lakh per T20 game.

Earlier this year (2024), Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the new 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme' that would allow senior players (like Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and others) to earn an additional Rs 3.15 crore, apart from their regular Test match fee of Rs 15 lakh. However, these players must play in at least 7 Test matches in a year.

Rohit Sharma resides in a plush apartment located in a premium residential tower in South Mumbai. According to various online reports, the 4-BHK home, which spreads across 6,000 square feet, is worth around Rs 30 crore. Sharma also has an impressive collection of cars, including a Lamborghini Urus (priced over Rs 3 crore), a BMW M5 (worth around Rs 1.8 crore), a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (costing Rs 1.77 crore), a Mercedes-Benz GLS (worth Rs 1.32 crore), and others.