Cricket is the most popular and followed sport in India. Indian cricket fans are super excited about the match. Cricketers earn a lot of money from cricket and advertising. Also, the IPL and other leagues generate a lot of revenue. Along with this, how much tax the players who earn a lot pay is also a matter of interest. So, which Indian cricketer has paid the highest tax in the year 2023-24?
According to Fortune India's list, the top-5 cricketers who pay India's taxes have been named. Virat Kohli has paid the highest tax of Rs 66 crore. According to reports, Virat Kohli's annual income is more than Rs 1900 crore. In 2023-24, Kohli has paid Rs 66 crore in taxes, which is the highest tax paid by a cricketer.
Highest paid Indian cricketer
MS Dhoni has paid Rs 38 crore as tax for the financial year 2023-24. Dhoni is the second-highest tax-paying Indian cricketer this year. Sachin Tendulkar is the third highest paid cricketer in the history of Indian cricket. His total assets are worth Rs 1436 crore. Sachin Tendulkar paid Rs 28 crore in taxes in 20230-24. Sourav Ganguly is fourth on the list, having paid Rs 23 crore in taxes for 2023-24, while Hardik Pandya has paid Rs 13 crore in taxes.
Top 5 highest-paid celebrities in India
The 35-year-old Kohli is the fifth highest tax payer among Indian celebrities. Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Vijay Sethupathi are the top five highest tax payers in India. Shah Rukh paid Rs 92 crore, Vijay Rs 80 crore, Salman Rs 75 crore and Amitabh Bachchan Rs 71 crore.