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Pink Villa
13 hours ago
- Business
- Pink Villa
Ravi Shastri reveals the 10-figure incomes of cricket icons MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar
In a candid chat with former England players on the Stick to Cricket podcast, Ravi Shastri left the room stunned by pulling back the curtain on what India's cricketing elite truly make off the field. While fans are often aware of match fees and IPL contracts, Shastri brought up the staggering sums that come from brand endorsements. According to the cricket commentator, legends like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Sachin Tendulkar each pull in over INR 100 crore, approximately EUR 10 million, every year through endorsements alone. 'Upwards of Rs 100 crore' from endorsements Shastri, speaking to Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd and Phil Tufnell, emphasized that cricket in India offers commercial opportunities rivaling global football stars. 'They earn a lot. A lot through endorsements,' he said. When pressed for specifics, he broke it down bluntly: 'Upwards of 100 crores. Which would say 10 million pounds.' The calculation—roughly one pound to 100 rupees—sparked audible surprise among the English panel. Shastri then reiterated that this figure could be even higher in some cases, given the sheer scale of the Indian market. No time to do more, even at that rate According to Shastri, Indian cricket's top-tier stars are so busy that their endorsement opportunities are limited not by demand, but by time. 'Someone like an MS, or a Virat, or Sachin in his pomp... they would do over 15-20 ads. And it's per day,' he explained, 'There's no time; they could easily do more.' That intense scheduling pressure, combined with relentless on-field commitments, prevents even more commercial work, despite potentially higher paydays. 'They'll do an ad for a year… and give a day for the shoot, that's all you'll get. And then you play it out as many times as you want,' he stated, explaining just how massive cricket's commercial engine is in India.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: After 'big unit', Ravi Shastri commentates for 'big fella's dance in Manchester
Former India head coach and cricketer Ravi Shastri once again proved why he's one of the most entertaining voices behind the mic. During the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford, Shastri delivered another gem of a moment and this time much to the delight of a dancing fan in the stands. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As India's Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar batted with grit on the final day, cameras panned to the crowd, capturing a fan wearing an Indian ODI jersey and a bright pink bucket hat. The moment the fan realised he was on screen, he sprang to his feet and began dancing, drawing cheers from fellow spectators. India stay alive, England frustrated after draw; handshake drama at Old Trafford and more Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Shastri, on commentary, couldn't resist the opportunity, and said, "Oh he's enjoying himself. He's a big fella. He's chirpy. As the sun comes up, up he's on his toes. Look at him do the jig. Oh, he can move. What a celebration!" The clip quickly made the rounds on social media, with fans praising Shastri for his spontaneous humour. It wasn't the first time he's gone viral for such moments. During an India-New Zealand match in October 2024, Shastri had spotted a fan enjoying an ice cream cone and quipped that the man was trying to hide it from the cameras while tearing into it. Shastri jokingly called the man a "big unit" on air. Poll What is your favorite type of cricket commentary? Humorous and light-hearted Analytical and detailed Exciting and energetic While the on-field action at Old Trafford ended in a gripping draw highlighted by centuries from Jadeja and Sundar, it was Shastri's off-field humour that added another layer of entertainment to the day.
News18
4 days ago
- Sport
- News18
'He Took Four Wickets...': Shastri Slams Gill Over Delayed Introduction Of Sundar
Ravi Shastri has criticised India's tactics in the fourth Test against England, questioning Washington Sundar's late introduction. Former cricketer Ravi Shastri has said that it was strange to see India bring in Washington Sundar late into England's innings, especially when he had taken four wickets in the Lord's Test, as India's tactics didn't seem to fit the bill in Manchester, and now, a series defeat looms large. At stumps on the third day, England were 544/7, stretching their first innings lead to 186 runs. Once Sundar was introduced into the attack, he dismissed Ollie Pope and Harry Brook, further highlighting Gill and his inexperienced leadership on the international stage. Shastri called out Gill for making multiple tactical blunders in the fourth Test, which has led to England gaining a crucial advantage. 'He took four wickets in the last game. Then you bring that bloke after 67, 69 overs. I mean, what does it tell that player? Here, I've taken four. I should be like a front-runner, bowling within the first 30, 35 overs," Shastri said while speaking on Sky Sports. 'And you're getting me on after 69. And then he takes the first two wickets. So tactically, I thought they were found wanting. I thought Siraj should have taken the new ball yesterday," Shastri added. 'Instead of giving it to Kamboj, who's new, playing his first Test. That let the pressure off England. Then the bouncer tactic, which they're 24 hours late. That should have been tried yesterday to see if they could have made further inroads," Shastri said. Root made a sublime 150 off 248 deliveries while the other contributions came from England skipper Ben Stokes (77 batting off 134) and Ollie Pope (71 off 128), a day after the openers put a pedestrian-looking Indian attack to the sword. It has been a long tour with another Test to go in a week, but considering the body language of Indian pacers in the field on Friday, lasting the whole series would be a challenge. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Upwards of Rs ...' — Ravi Shastri reveals how much India's cricket stars really earn
Ravi Shastri (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach and World Cup-winning all-rounder Ravi Shastri has lifted the lid on the staggering sums earned by India's cricketing superstars, whose status and popularity are similar to global icons like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo . Speaking on the 'Stick to Cricket' podcast with Michael Vaughan , Shastri didn't hold back when asked how much Indian cricketers make off the field. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "They earn a lot. They earn a lot through endorsements, for sure," Shastri said, adding, "Upwards of Rs 100 crores. Which would say 10 million pounds." How and why Rishabh Pant's England tour could come to an abrupt end due to toe fracture The revelation left the panel in awe, as Shastri broke down the math: "I would say… you just calculate 100 rupees is a pound. So you work backwards and you calculate upwards of that because someone like MS Dhoni or a Virat Kohli or a Sachin Tendulkar at his pomp, they would do over 15, 20 ads." Poll Do you think Indian cricketers deserve their high earnings from endorsements? Yes, they work hard for it No, it's excessive It depends on their performance He further elaborated on how top Indian players manage their packed schedules: "It's per day. There's no time. They could easily do more because of the amount of cricket being played. So, you know, they'll do an ad for a year and give a day — just one day to shoot. That's all you'll get. And then you play it out as many times as you want." Shastri's comments reflect cricket's unmatched cultural impact in India — comparable to football's status in Brazil or Argentina. Players like Dhoni, Kohli, and Tendulkar enjoy not only nationwide adoration but also global commercial appeal, with brand deals and social media fanbases rivaling those of Messi or Ronaldo. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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First Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
Shastri tears into Indian bowling unit for 'rubbish' display, expects 'harsh words' from Gambhir and Morkel after Day 2
Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri did not mince words while reacting to the visitors' sub-par bowling performance that allowed England to seize control on Day 2 of the fourth Test in Manchester. read more Ravi Shastri expected a stern response from India head coach Gautam Gambhir after his team's poor bowling performance on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England in Manchester. PTI/AP Ravi Shastri blasted the Indian bowling unit for their 'rubbish display' on Thursday that allowed England to seize control on Day 2 of the fourth Test at the Old Trafford in Manchester. The Cricketer-turned-commentator also expected head coach Gautam Gambhir as well as bowling coach Morne Morkel to have some 'harsh words' with the bowlers after the day's play, which saw the after bowling India out for 358. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Just not consistent will look back at this session and see, especially some of the boundary deliveries, that it's pretty ordinary stuff, at times rubbish,' Shastri said on air, referring to the afternoon session in which they were smashed for 77 runs in 14 overs by English openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Wouldn't hold back if I still were coach, says Shastri Shastri added that he would react in a similar manner, perhaps 'in better terms' if he still was the head coach. 'Absolutely, maybe in better terms. Maybe get the local lingo in there, which can sound harsher. Some harsh words will be exchanged by the coach and the bowling coach,' he added. Crawley (84) and Duckett (94) would go on to bring up their half-centuries and add 166 for the opening wicket – the second-highest in the ongoing series after their 188-run stand at Headingley that laid the foundation for their successful chase of 371. It wasn't until Ravindra Jadeja got rid of Crawley right after the drinks interval in the evening session that the opening partnership was finally broken. Debutant Anshul Kamboj would grab his maiden international wicket shortly after by having Duckett caught-behind, denying the southpaw a century. Despite losing a couple of wickets towards the end of the day's play, England remained firmly in control and are poised to collect a sizeable first innings lead on the 'Moving Day'. Though Jadeja (1/37) and Kamboj (1/48) were the only Indians to take a wicket on Day 2, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah (13-4-37-0) stood out once again with his economy of 2.84 – the only Indian with an economy under 4. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Senior pacer Mohammed Siraj finished wicketless for 58 runs in 10 overs while all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who returned to the XI for the first time since the series opener at Headingley, was hit for 35 runs in five wicketless overs at an economy of 7.
