The men in blue as they are fondly called have Corporate companies reaching out to the players in a bid to have them endorse their brands in shape way or form. One of the best brand associations that can be used is by endorsing the main weapon that is used by a cricketer to score runs which is the cricket bat. The Indian cricketers have been associated with some of the biggest names who have sponsored their willow. Here we take a look at those cricketers and which companies have sponsored their cricket bats.
Virat Kohli – brand MRF – Worth – INR 12.5 Crore per annum
Indian captain and the best batsman in the world right now Virat Kohli is worth every penny that is being invested in him. MRF for a long time was put on the map by batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, but with the association winding towards the end of the legend’s playing career, the quickly snapped the heir apparent in Virat Kohli. The deal was signed between the player and the brand in the year 2015 and was in the tune of INR 8 crore per annum. Since getting the captaincy Virat Kohli has raised his game to another level and his run-scoring spree prompted the tire company to re-sign the star cricket in 2017 on an 8-year deal which ends in 2025 for INR 12.5 crore per annum taking the tally to a huge INR 100 crore for the course of the deal.
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MS Dhoni- brand Spartan- Worth – INR 4.33 Crore per annum
Former Indian captain and wicket-keeping legend MS Dhoni has enthralled millions of fans with his huge hits and match-winning efforts. Captain Cool entered into a sponsorship deal with Spartan a brand based out of Australia way back in 2013. Dhoni who was the captain at that point in time was paid a huge INR 25 crore. The brand re-negotiated with the Indian legend and paid him INR 13 crore rupees in 2016 till the end of this international career which roughly comes down to INR 4.33 crore per annum.
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Rohit Sharma – brand CEAT – Worth – INR 3 Crore per annum
The Hitman Rohit Sharma is one of the most eye-pleasing cricketers and a destructive batsman. His ability to make those high scores regardless of the format makes him one of the best batsmen going around. A batsman of his caliber has been sponsored by another tire manufacturing company CEAT for INR 3 crore per annum. The Indian batsman has been wielding the CEAT willow and deflating the opposition bowlers for years now and will want to do the same for a long time to come.
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Shikhar Dhawan – brand MRF- Worth – INR 3 Crore per annum
The dashing Indian opener who is known for his powerful cuts, pulls and delicate drives wield the MRF-sponsored bat like the Excalibur sword wielded by King Arthur. The attacking left-handed batsman is paid 3 crore rupees per annum by leading tyre manufacturers Madras Rubber Factory popularly known as MRF.