From Scooter to Billionaire: Virat Kohli's Journey

Virat Kohli stands today as one of the wealthiest cricketers in the world. Among the highest earners, Kohli boasts a net worth of ₹1050 crore.

Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988 into a middle-class family residing in Meera Bagh, West Delhi. He lived on the ground floor and was affectionately called “Chikoo” as a child. Born into an ordinary family, Virat, through hard work and dedication, not only made a name for himself in cricket but also emerged as a brand over the past 14 years. This is why Virat is today counted among the world’s richest cricketers. Once travelling to training on a scooter with his father, Virat now owns assets worth approximately ₹1050 crore.

₹11.45 Crore Fee for a Single Post

Kohli is immensely popular on social media. He charges approximately ₹11.45 crore for a single Instagram post. He boasts 272 million followers on Instagram, 51 million on Facebook, and 67.80 million on X.

Annual Earnings of ₹150 Crore from Advertisements

Virat has endorsements with over 42 companies. He earns over ₹150 crore annually from advertisements, surpassing even Sachin and Dhoni in the advertising world.

Stake in Numerous Companies

Virat has also invested significantly in business, earning crores annually. He holds stakes in more than 10 companies. Additionally, Virat owns the restaurant chain One8, which has franchises in several cities across the country.

Numerous Luxurious Homes in India and Abroad

Virat owns homes in several Indian cities, as well as in London. He recently purchased an ₹80 crore bungalow in Gurugram. His Mumbai home is valued at ₹34 crore, and he owns a ₹20 crore farmhouse in Alibaug.

Grateful for the ones who keep it real. At home, on tour, and everywhere in between. 🤍 @StayWrogn #StayWrogn #RightKindOfMan pic.twitter.com/HXWmMv4tD0

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 2, 2025

Kohli possesses a stunning collection of over 10 luxury cars. His collection includes a Lamborghini Huracán, Audi A8L, Bentley Continental GT, and Bentley Flying Spur, all worth crores. However, his first car was a Tata Safari Dicor, purchased in 2008. In an interview, Virat Kohli recounted an incident where he mistakenly filled petrol instead of diesel in his Tata Safari while travelling with his brother.