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Indian cricketers have gained enormous fame over the last few decades. After the 1983 World Cup triumph, the sport became extremely popular in India. The national team's 2007 T20 World Cup victory saw the finances of the sport receive a significant boost.
As of July 2021, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the richest cricketing board, and several Indian cricketers are among the highest-paid athletes globally.
Earnings of Indian cricketers have increased in the last two decades
Indian cricketers earn a considerable sum of money from their central contracts and IPL deals. On top of that, they make millions from their endorsement deals and other businesses. Courtesy of the rise in their income levels, the lifestyle of Indian cricketers has improved by leaps and bounds.
Team India's stars are well known for owning highly coveted cars and other exclusive vehicles. In this article, we look at the seven Indian cricketers with the most expensive cars.
1. Virat Kohli, Audi R8 V10 LMX
Virat Kohli is the captain of the Indian cricket team. The Delhi-based player has shattered multiple records over the last decade and is the highest-paid cricketer in the IPL right now.
Kohli is a brand ambassador for Audi India. He has been associated with the German automobile manufacturer since 2015, and the star Indian cricketer owns an Audi R8 V10 LMX limited edition, costing around ₹3 Crore.
2. MS Dhoni, SUV Hummer H2
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni retired from all formats of international cricket last year. Under his leadership, Team India had won the 2011 Cricket World Cup, the 2013 Champions Trophy and the 2007 T20 World Cup.
Many fans will know about Dhoni's love of bikes, but the former Indian skipper also has a fantastic collection of cars. He owns Audi Q7, Mitsubishi Pajero SFX, Land Rover Freelander 2, and SUV Hummer H2. The price of the H2 is around ₹75 lakh.
3. Pandya Brothers, Lamborghini Huracan Evo
Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya are two of the top all-rounders in white-ball cricket right now. The duo play for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Their late father Himanshu Pandya came from a humble background, but after achieving considerable success in the world of cricket, the brothers gifted their father an SUV.
Besides, the Pandya brothers also own an orange-colored Lamborghini Huracan Evo, which costs approximately ₹3.7 Crore.
4. One of the richest Indian cricketers: Sachin Tendulkar, BMW i8
Whenever one talks about Indian cricketers, the first name that springs to mind is Sachin Tendulkar. The former Indian batsman scored heaps of runs for the nation in the global arena and destroyed opposition bowling attacks with his phenomenal batting skills.
To date, Tendulkar is the highest run-getter in international cricket. He is also the only cricketer to have scored 100 centuries. Speaking of his collection of cars, it features Ferrari 360 Modena, BMW M6 Gran Coupe, Nissan GT-R as well as a BMW i8. Sachin bought the BMW i8 for a whopping ₹2.8 Crore and it is one of his favorite cars.
5. Yuvraj Singh, Lamborghini Murcielago
Yuvraj Singh will go down as one of the best Indian cricketers in history. The Punjab-based all-rounder played a pivotal role in the Indian cricket team's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ICC World Cup trophy wins.
Singh is the only batsman in T20 World Cup history to smash 6 sixes in an over. Shedding some light on his life off the field, Yuvraj loves cars. He owns multiple cars, but the Lamborghini Murcielago is one of the most expensive ones. It can touch speeds of more than 340 kmph, and is worth over ₹2.5 Crore.
6. Suresh Raina, Porsche Boxster S
Regarded as one of the most selfless Indian cricketers, Suresh Raina won the 2011 Cricket World Cup with Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh. His contributions in the middle-order helped India record wins in some crucial matches.
Raina plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. During an IPL season, he bought a Porsche Boxster S, valued at around ₹90 lakh. The former Indian all-rounder bought a yellow model, the same color as the jersey of the Chennai Super Kings.
7. Rohit Sharma, BMW M5
One of the most successful Indian cricketers of the previous decade, Rohit Sharma was part of the T20 World Cup-winning squad in 2007. Rohit owns several unique records in international cricket. He is the only player to breach the 250-run mark in one ODI innings. Sharma also has the most double tons in the ODI format.
The Hitman owns a BMW M5, having a 7-speed Automatic M Double Clutch Transmission gearbox. This car costs approximately ₹1.5 Crore.
With their lucrative IPL contracts and sponsorship deals, it is only a matter of time before we see more Indian cricketers invest in luxury cars.
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