As you know, cricket holds a larger than life status in India. And because of this, Indian cricketers are paid very handsome salaries. Add numerous sponsorship deals, advertisements, endorsements, etc. to this, and the annual package that the average international Indian cricketer takes home can make your eyes water.
So here is a list of past and current Team India players who bought private jets from their wealth.
Kapil Dev
One of the most famous captains of the Indian cricket team, Kapil Dev led the squad that won the 1983 cricket World Cup. A long and successful career at the top followed by his role as an expert on television, surely brought home the good which he used to buy a private jet.
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is arguably the greatest cricketer ever to walk the earth. Not just that, he is also believed to be the richest Indian cricketer of all time. His private plane cost around Rs 260 cro9re.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the most successful captain of the Indian team and is more famous for his collection of superbikes than planes. But the Chennai Super Kings skipper does own a private jet.
Virat Kohli
Current Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has a ridiculous number of endorsement deals under his belt. Arguably the most ‘cash rich’ of all current cricketers, Kohli owns a private plane.
