Responsible Citizens : Highest Tax Paying Cricketers In India

Cricket is a sport that is more than a sport for 1.4 billion people in India, cricket is a religion in India. The cricketers are treated as superheroes & sometimes even compared to the almighty as well.

Cricket in India is a high-earning sport in India with cricketers minting good amounts of money playing for their country, these cricketers also get a hefty fee from their IPL franchises, and apart from that they earn from paid partnerships and brand endorsements. But do you know apart from earning money, they also contribute towards the welfare of the country by paying taxes.

In this article, we will look at the top 5 Highest tax paying Cricketers in India

Highest Tax Paying Cricketers in India

1. Virat Kohli- 66 Crores

Virat Kohli comes first in our list of Highest tax-paying cricketers in India. He earns good money from his BCCI & IPL contracts, apart from this he is involved with many multi-billion endorsements online & offline. Kohli is a known commodity on the Cricket field, but he's equally a responsible citizen off the field too.

2. MS Dhoni- 38 Crores

'Thala' or 'Captain Cool' as he is often called by the fans across the country pays a hefty amount of 38 crores as taxes. Dhoni is someone who has a calm demeanor on the field, a guy who used to help and nurture the players. Dhoni, just like other Cricketers is associated with many bug brands and earns a great chunk of money, outside of Cricket.

3. Sachin Tendulkar- 28 Crores

'God Of Cricket' Mr. Sachin Tendulkar comes third in our list of Highest tax-paying cricketers in India. Sachin has created a legacy for many on the field while representing his nation on the International stage. Off the field too, he continues to inspire many by being a responsible citizen.

4. Sourav Ganguly- 23 Crores

'The Prince Of Kolkata' aka Sourav Ganguly becomes the fourth Cricketer on our list of the Top 5 Highest tax paying cricketers in India. Ganguly played a massive role in shaping the Indian team in the late 90s and the early 2000s. Off the field 'Dada' is a well-respected and responsible citizen.

5. Hardik Pandya- 13 Crores

Hardik Pandya, the hero of the T20 World Cup final is the last man to feature in the highest tax playing Cricketers in India.