Former India head coach Ravi Shastri revealed that top Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar earn upwards of 100 crore rupees (10 million pounds) annually through endorsements. These superstars command massive brand deals, leveraging their immense popularity akin to global icons like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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