What! Virat Kohli Is Second Richest Asian Athlete In The World. Who Is No. 1?

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli is no less than a brand itself and the fact that he is the richest cricketer in the world, speaks volume of the brand value he possesses. In a latest ranking of 100 richest sportsmen in the world, Virat Kohi is the only cricket and second Asian athlete.

Fresh details released by Sportico, only two Asian named have managed to secure spot.

About Virat Kohli:

34-year-old is proudly placed on the 61t spot in the standing with total earnings of approximately of USD 33.9 Million. Modern day batting legend received a salary of $2.9 million and earned $31 million from endorsements.

Virat earns Rs. 7 crores from BCCI and Rs. 15 crores as salary from Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli comes under the A+ Team India contract and gets match fee of Rs. 15 lakhs for test, Rs. 6 Lakh for ODI and Rs. 3 Lakh for every T20 match.

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If Not Virat Kohli, then who is no. 1?

Japanese Tennis star Naomis Osaka is the richest Asian athlete in the world with a whopping earning of 53.2 million in 2022. As per reports, she earned 1.2 million from winnings and $52 million from brand endorsements.

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