Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli receive ₹6 lakh for every ODI match they play for the Indian national team. The BCCI follows a uniform match fee structure for all players. Both cricketers are currently in Grade B, which gives them an annual salary of ₹3 crore from the cricket board.
Rohit and Virat's cricketing earnings are supplemented by business ventures, investments and endorsements.
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are two of the biggest names in Indian cricket, but both are approaching the latter stages of their careers. After retiring from T20 Internationals and Test cricket, the two batting stalwarts now represent India only in ODIs. Both have continued to deliver strong performances, keeping them in contention for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
When it comes to BCCI central contract salaries, however, Rohit and Kohli earn less than Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah.
Rohit and Virat's cricketing earnings are supplemented by business ventures, investments and endorsements, but their annual payments from BCCI depend on the central contract grade assigned to them. Here's a look at how much the two former India captains earn.
Rohit And Virat Receive ₹3 Crore Annually
For the 2026-27 season, BCCI revised its central contract structure and discontinued the Grade A+ category. Players are now divided into three categories: Grade A, Grade B and Grade C, with annual salaries determined by their respective grades.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are placed in Grade B, entitling each of them to an annual salary of ₹3 crore from BCCI. Other players in this category include Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul and Washington Sundar.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli receive ₹6 lakh for every ODI match they play for the Indian national team. BCCI follows a uniform, pay-equity match fee structure for all players representing the national senior team, regardless of their central contract grade or seniority.
Under the revised structure, Grade A players receive ₹5 crore annually, while those in Grade C earn ₹1 crore per year.
BCCI International Match Fee Breakdown
Test Match: ₹15 lakh per match
ODI Match: ₹6 lakh per match
T20I Match: ₹3 lakh per match
Gill, Jadeja And Bumrah Earn ₹5 Crore Each
Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah are the three players placed in Grade A for the 2026-27 season. Each receives an annual central contract salary of ₹5 crore, making this the highest pay bracket under the revised system.
Previously, players in the Grade A+ category received ₹7 crore annually. However, with that category discontinued, ₹5 crore is now the highest annual salary available under the BCCI's central contract structure.