Virat Kohli Emerges as Highest Tax-Paying Indian Sportsperson for FY 2023-24, Dhoni and Tendulkar in Top 3



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Virat Kohli has been named the highest tax-paying Indian sportsperson for the financial year 2023-24, contributing an impressive Rs 66 crore to the government. This significant tax payment reflects his substantial earnings from match fees, sponsorships, and business ventures. Following closely behind are former captain MS Dhoni, who paid Rs 38 crore, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, with Rs 28 crore, rounding out the top three. The report highlights the immense financial success of top cricketers, further boosted by the advent of the IPL and lucrative endorsement deals.

Ever since cricket became India's most-loved sport after the 1983 Cricket World Cup win, the financial prosperity of the country's most superior cricketers has never ceased to amaze the fans. Echoing this, WI cricketers' fortunes, apart from their salaries earned from international and domestic leagues, have risen high with the coming of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the year 2008. While the IPL made their earnings rise to an exponential level, the players themselves also became brands that
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FAQ :

Virat Kohli is the highest tax-paying Indian sportsperson for FY 2023-24, having paid Rs 66 crore in taxes.

MS Dhoni paid Rs 38 crore in taxes for the financial year 2023-24.

The top three are Virat Kohli (Rs 66 crore), MS Dhoni (Rs 38 crore), and Sachin Tendulkar (Rs 28 crore).

Their high earnings are driven by match fees, sponsorships, endorsement deals, and business ventures, significantly boosted by the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Yes, Sourav Ganguly contributed Rs 23 crore and Hardik Pandya contributed Rs 13 crore in taxes.




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