Indian sports stars and their endorsements

With a population of almost 1.4 billion people, India has produced many sports stars. This country adores two types of people: actors and sports stars. There is no doubt that cricket has been the lifeline of many Indians, but you will be glad to know many other sports stars are also making their mark. 

To be honest, many of these sports stars earn less from their salary but more from the brands they endorse. It is no wonder because in a country where sports stars are worshipped as gods, so undoubtedly their earnings will be in millions through their brand endorsements.

This article will mention some of the most top-earning athletes that will make your jaw drop open. 

• Sachin Tendulkar, aka the god of cricket

This man has entertained Indians for almost more than two decades. In fact, one can argue that Sachin is responsible for the popularity of cricket that has reached its Zenith at present. Sachin Tendulkar has endorsed several brands throughout his career and even now. Some of his famous endorsed brands were MRF, Boost, and Pepsi.

• Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Also known as captain cool, at one point in time, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s event surpassed the god of cricket in terms of earnings. Even at this point, he has several brands under his name.

• PV Sindhu

Brand endorsements have helped PV Sindhu to become the wealthiest Indian athlete. She has endorsed Vodafone, JBL, Stayfree, and so on, which has helped her earn 60 million rupees in 2018.

• Hima Das

Hailed from a low-income family, the Dhing Express, aka Hima Das, has become a youth sensation. In 2018, she was at number 7th as an athlete with endorsements.

• Virat Kohli

At this point, no one can match the success and fame King Kohli, aka Virat Kohli, has earned. There will be no doubt if he becomes India’s richest athlete in the future. This unstoppable man has several endorsements under his belt that make him millions.