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News18
3 hours ago
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Ravi Shastri Reveals Insane Amount Indian Cricketers Earn: 'Upwards Of Rs...'
Last Updated: Former India head coach's revelation left former England cricketers including Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan stunned. How much do top Indian cricketers earn? The amount, if Ravi Shastri is to be believed, is jawdropping. And it certainly left former England cricketers like Michael Vaughan and David Lloyd stunned. While appearing in the podcast Stick To Cricket that also featured Alastair Cook and Phil Tufnell, Shastri was quizzed by former England captain Vaughan about the amount top India cricketers like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and the legendary Sachin Tendulkar typically earn. 'They earn a lot," Shastri said. 'They earn a lot through endorsements, for sure" before adding 'Upwards of Rs 100 crores. Which I would say is 10 million pounds." His revelation did shock Lloyd who yelled 'Wow!" in disbelief. '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," Shastri continued. '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," he added. view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 10:48 IST 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.
NDTV
4 hours ago
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- NDTV
Ravi Shastri Stuns England Greats, Reveals Earnings Of Top Stars Like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni
Cricket might not be a global sport but it has made certain sportspersons global icons. The likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar stand tall among the most popular cricketers the country has produced. Though cricket, the trio has made fortunes, not just from their earnings by playing cricket, but also brand endorsements. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, in a candid conversation with a few retired English cricketers, was asked about the earnings of some of these players. Shastri's response stunned everyone. "What kind of numbers do these superstars in India earn?" Shastri was asked by former England captain Michael Vaughan on Stick To Cricket Podcast. The former India coach said: "They earn a lot. A lot through endorsements, for sure and upwards of 100 crores." When he was asked "Which is how much?", Shastri said: Well which would say 10 million. One of the responses to the figure was "Wow! " "WOW!" Ravi Shastri reveals the eye-watering salaries of India's top cricketers — Stick to Cricket (@StickToCricket) July 24, 2025 Shastri then continued: "Yeah Ten Million Pounds. I'd just calculate one hundred rupees as one pound. So you work backwards and you can get upwards of that because." Shastri even revealed that top stars like MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar could've done even more ads during their prime but they would struggle to create space in busy schedules. "Someone like an M.S or a Virat or Sachin and his pomp. They would do over 15-20 ads. And it's per day. There is no time. You could easily do more because of the amount cricket being played. So you know they'll do an ad for year and give us a day," Shastri revealed on the podcast.
News18
6 hours ago
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'Joe Root Will Be Cursed!': Bold Prediction As Stunning Stat Claims England Star Will Surpass Sachin Tendulkar
Joe Root is inching closer to becoming Test cricket's leading run-getter and it's being predicted that nobody will be able to challenge his legacy. Joe Root has been predicted to become Test cricket's all-time leading run-getter and judging from the current trend, it has been claimed that his legacy will remain unchallenged. India legend Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record for having scored the most runs in Test cricket history with 15,921 runs from 200 games. Root, who is 34, has taken his tally to 13270 and should he manage to maintain his current form and level of fitness, can even surpass Tendulkar. Root, a former England captain, is right now fifth on the list with Rahul Dravid (13,288), Jacques Kallis (13,289), and Ricky Ponting (13,378) ahead of him. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri feels that Root has four year of cricket ahead of him and will have accumulated 19,000 Test runs by the time he retires. 'Look at his (Root) age," Shastri said while commentating for Sky Sports during the second day of the 4th Test between India and England currently underway in Manchester. 'Look at the number of matches. He's played 157 (Tests). So you would imagine he would go past three (players) ahead of him in almost three Test matches." 'And then he's got about 40 Test matches. Sachin has played 200 Tests. Root has played 160 (157). He's still young. He has four years of cricket ahead of him. And what will separate him and Tendulkar will be around 3,000 runs. When you're hot, you're hot. In the meantime, he has age on his side," he added. Former England captain Michael Atherton, who was also on air, joined the conversation revealing that Sky Sports statistician Benedict Bermange has informed him that Root has 60.28% chance of breaking Tendulkar's record. 'Benedict reliably informed me that he's got a 60.28% chance of beating Sachin Tendulkar. I don't know how he worked that out," Atherton said. Shastri chimed in. 'I tell you that it won't be music to the ears of the Indians. It's just coming about to bedtime in India, and you've given us a stat – 60.28," he quipped. 'He'll be cursed. Millions of homes around Mumbai right now," added Atherton. Root's Legacy Will Be Unchallenged Atherton then made a bold prediction: If and once Root breaks the record, it's unlikely that anyone will surpass that since the interest in Test cricket continues to diminish. 'Wherever Joe Root finishes, say, for example, he went past Sachin. I'm not so sure anybody will go past that just because of the nature of the way the game is going. People will play fewer Test matches, I would imagine, in the years to come," Atherton said. Shastri agreed and said it will act as a fuel. '…that's what's going to drive him. He knows that. He will know that more than anybody else. The way the game is going, the three formats of the game," Shastri said. 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
6 hours ago
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- 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
7 hours ago
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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.
