Star Indian batsman Virat Kohli played for Delhi versus Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the 2024–25 season, making a spectacular comeback to the coveted Ranji Trophy after a 12-year absence. The fans was excited by his presence on the pitch, although his earnings from this game pale in comparison to his international and Indian Premier League (IPL) salaries.
Virat Kohli revenue from the IPL and international games
A Grade A+ player under contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kohli receives an incredible INR 7 crore a year from his national team’s activities in addition to INR 15 lakh for each Test match. He also earns a sizable sum from IPL contracts and endorsement deals. In contrast, domestic cricket salaries are far lower and are based on a standardized pay scale established by the BCCI.
BCCI payment structure for domestic players
As per BCCI’s domestic payment structure, the match fee for First Class players varies based on their experience.
- Players with more than 40 matches earn INR 60,000 per day.
- Players with 21-40 matches earn INR 50,000 per day.
- Players who have played less than 20 matches earn INR 40,000 per day per game.
- Non-playing squad members earn between INR 20,000 and 30,000, depending on their experience.
Earnings for the Ranji Trophy 2024–25 match by Kohli
Despite having participated in 23 Ranji Trophy games prior to this season and amassed 1,547 runs, Kohli’s total of over 140 First Class games puts him in the INR 60,000 per day earnings group. In the event that the game versus Railways goes the entire length of time, the 36-year-old will receive INR 2,40,000 for playing.
The BCCI’s attempts to close the pay disparity between IPL and domestic
Even though domestic cricket revenue isn’t very high, the BCCI has been trying to close the money gap between Ranji Trophy and IPL players. To boost the profitability of domestic cricket, proposals have been made to raise match fees.
Early in his first Ranji match, Kohli leaves.
Thanks to a screamer of a ball from right-arm bowler Himanshu Sangwan, the 36-year-old left after only scoring six runs in his first batting appearance.
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