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Shikhar Dhawan Net Worth & Salary: Endorsements, Career Achievements

Shikhar Dhawan Net Worth & Salary Endorsements, Career Achievements

Shikhar Dhawan is described by many as one of India’s best players in ICC events. However, the southpaw landed in trouble on September 4 after being summoned by the ED in an illegal betting app case.

During his illustrious career, Dhawan also had the opportunity to lead the Indian team in white-ball cricket. The 39-year-old played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is. He finished with 10,867 runs in international cricket.

He was a part of the Indian team which won the Champions Trophy in 2013. In fact, the Delhi-born was the Player of the Tournament, finishing as the highest run-scorer by a distance. Dhawan also produced commendable performances with the bat in the ODI World Cup in 2015 and the Champions Trophy in 2017, finishing as India’s highest run-getter in both tournaments.

Dhawan also has an impressive record in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he has aggregated 6768 runs from 221 innings at an average of 35.07 and a strike rate of 127.13. On August 24, 2024, he decided to retire from international and domestic cricket. However, he continues playing in Legends League tournaments around the world.


Shikhar Dhawan’s IPL Salary

Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan. (Source – IPL)

During his IPL career, Dhawan represented five different teams. He earned some lucrative contracts during his time in the cash-rich league. Dhawan has multiple records to his name in the IPL. He is the first batter in the league to score consecutive centuries. He is third on the list of leading run-getters in the tournament after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Only Kohli and David Warner have more 50-plus scores to their name than the former opener (53). In his last IPL season, he had an INR 8.25 crore contract with Punjab Kings.

IPL Season Salary (INR)
2008 12 lakh
2009 12 lakh
2010 12 lakh
2011 1.3 crore
2012 1.3 crore
2013  1.3 crore
2014 12.5 crore
2015 12.5 crore
2016 12.5 crore
2017 12.5 crore
2018 5.2 crore
2019 5.2 crore
2020 5.2 crore
2021 5.2 crore
2022 8.25 crore
2023 8.25 crore
2024 8.25 crore

Shikhar Dhawan’s BCCI contract

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Shikhar Dhawan vs Pakistan, 2018 (Source: ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)

Dhawan’s last India appearance was in December 2022. He was a part of India’s central contract list for the final time in the 2021-22 season. Dhawan dropped from Grade A to Grade C, getting only an INR 1 crore contract. Till 2018, however, he was earning INR 7 crore annually from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).


Endorsements

Shikhar-Dhawan
Shikhar-Dhawan. (Photo Source: X/Times Now)

Dhawan has been endorsing several reputed brands across different sectors. He is tied up with brands such as QUE Eyewear, 1xBat Sporting Lines, MotoGP India, and TagZ Foods. As per reports, the former Punjab Kings captain earns INR 10 to 12 crore annually from brand endorsements, which help him boost his overall net worth commendably.


Shikhar Dhawan’s House and Car Collections

Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan. (Source:X/Twitter)

Dhawan lives a luxurious life packed with style and comfort. He has an enviable collection of cars, including a Range Rover Autobiography, a Mercedes-Benz GLS, a BMW M8, a Range Rover Velar, and an Audi A6.

Dhawan owns multiple properties in Delhi and Mumbai. He is the founder of the venture capital firm, Yashaa Global Capital, Da One Sports, and Shikhar Dhawan Foundation. The 39-year-old has also invested in companies like UpStox and TagZ Foods.

When it comes to properties, Dhawan purchased a luxury apartment in Gurugram for a reported sum of INR 69 crore. This turned out to be one of the priciest real estate purchases by a sportsperson in India.


Shikhar Dhawan’s Net Worth

As of 2024-25, Dhawan’s estimated net worth stands at around INR 145-155 crore (about $17-18.5 million USD).

 

Name Shikhar Dhawan
Age 39
Endorsements QUE Eyewear, 1xBat Sporting Lines, MotoGP India, TagZ Foods
Bikes & Car Collections Range Rover Autobiography, Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW M8, Range Rover Velar, Audi A6
Residence Gurugram, Haryana
Net Worth INR 145-155 crore (about $17-18.5 million USD).

Disclaimer: This latest news is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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