Virat Kohli, one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, has announced his retirement from Test cricket. Kohli has made this decision before the highly important England series and brought an era to an end in Indian cricket. In the longest format of the game, Kohli leaves an outstanding legacy thanks to his intensity, unrivaled fitness, and unwavering determination. He scored 9,230 runs at an average of 48.7 in 123 Test matches, including 31 fifties and 30 hundreds.
The news left ICT fans heartbroken, as many of them were thinking that Kohli would soon score another century against England. However, this news comes as a shock. Nonetheless, many people are now trying to find out more about his salary and other facts. So, let’s find out how much he earned from every match.
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King Kohli announces his retirement from the test format
To let the world know about his decision, Virat Kohli took to his Instagram account to post a heartfelt message on May 12, 2025. Speaking emotionally, he described how he started in the format 14 years ago and how it challenged, molded, and taught him life lessons. In his post, he wrote,
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It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.
Kohli went on to say that playing in a white jersey has a specific meaning, and leaving it is difficult yet feels appropriate. He added,
There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for.
Concluding his message, he wrote,
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I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile. #269, signing off.
Have a look at his message
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How much did Kohli earn per match?
As Virat Kohli bids farewell to the test format, many people are trying to learn more about his compensation per match. According to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), they offer four categories of central contracts with different annual incomes, as well as per-match salaries for Test cricket, ODIs, and T20Is. There is also a bonus, which changes according to how well the cricket players do.
As a Grade A+ player, Kohli receives a central contract in ODIs from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that pays him about Rs. 7 crore a year. Also, he used to get Rs. 15 lakh for each Test match, Rs. 6 lakh for each ODI, and Rs. 3 lakh for each T20I. As he retired from the Test format, those additional Rs. 15 lakh will no longer be applicable.
Apart from this, he also earns about Rs. 21 crore per season under his lucrative IPL deal with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
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What is the net worth of Virat Kohli?
Virat Kohli is one of the wealthiest cricket players in the world, with an estimated net worth of ₹1050 crore. However, he accumulated this huge net worth not only because of his cricket earnings but also because of endorsements and astute investments.
In addition to his official match salary, Kohli receives about ₹200 crore a year for his advertising commitments and charges between ₹7 and ₹10 crore for a single brand endorsement. He promotes a number of luxury brands, such as Blue Tribe Foods, MRF, Myntra, Audi, and Puma.
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Apart from this, Virat Kohli is a co-founder of the nation’s Chisel chain of gyms and the popular apparel brand Wrogn. Both of these companies have grown consistently under his name and contribute significantly to his wealth. He also owned FC Goa, an ISL team. In addition to fashion and sports, Kohli has further diversified his portfolio by investing in a number of startups, including tech companies and restaurant chains.
It means Virat Kohli will continue to make money even after his retirement from Test cricket.
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