Kapil Dev's Net Worth

Last Modified Feb 12, 2024 17:00 IST
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Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj is a former Indian professional cricketer who has a net worth of around $30 million. He was born in Chandigarh, Punjab, India in January 1959. He was the skipper of the Indian cricket team which won the Cricket World Cup in 1983 for the first time.Kapil was named the Indian Cricketer of the Century back in 2002 and is recognized for being one of the most prominent players of all time. He coached India's national cricket team from 1999-2000.Kapil Dev was a right-handed pace bowler who was a potent outswinger and served as India's chief strike bowler for much of his career. Nicknamed 'The Haryana Hurricane, he served the Haryana cricket team with dedication.Dev held the world record for the maximum number of wickets (434) taken in Test cricket when he retired in 1994. He is the sole player in cricket history who took over 400 wickets and scored over 5,000 runs in Tests.Dev was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame back in 2009. His career's best inning came against Zimbabwe where he scored a quick 175 not out. This inning of 175 set the tone for the team in the 1983 World Cup. Later on, we managed to win the cup against the mighty Windies in the Finals. He played a total of 131 test matches in which he scored 5248 runs and took 434 wickets with 23 fifers in the bag.

How much is Kapil Dev’s net worth in 2024?

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NameKapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj
Net Worth $30 million
Age65 years
Residence New Delhi
Position Right-hand Batter & right-arm pacer (Retired)
Marital status Married to Romi Bhatia (m.1980)
Source of wealth Cricket, Brand Value, Commentary, Endorsements, Investments, Public Appearances
Salary INR 12 crore per year
Endorsements & earningsAIPL ABRO, Palmolive, Boost (INR 20-30 lakh per year)
Philanthropy Khushii: NGO for children

As of January 2024, Kapil’s net worth is about $30 million. Kapil Dev's multiple assets, including investments, make him a multi-millionaire. After retirement, Kapil Dev worked as a mentor for the Indian cricket team before getting a job at the NCA (National Cricket Academy) and the now-defunct ICL. The legendary all-rounder is presently part of BCCI's commentary crew and does his commentary in Hindi.

Kapil Dev Salary

Kapil Dev makes a yearly INR 12 crore from his various jobs as a commentator, TV presenter, public appearances, etc. This makes his monthly income around INR 1 crore on average. Right now, we can see him on the sets of ABP News where he appears as a special guest and does the analysis of Cricket matches. At the beginning of the World Cup 2023, Dev was in a different mood when he interviewed Shikhar Dhawan as an Anchor.

What is Kapil Dev’s salary per week?

With a monthly salary of around INR 1 crore, he gets paid around INR 25,00,000 per week. The major part of his salary comes from Cricket Commentary and Brand endorsements. He also participates in News channels as a special guest.

Kapil Dev House

At present, Kapil Dev is living a retired life with his family in Delhi and can be frequently seen playing golf early in the morning at the Delhi Golf Club.The bungalow and the area are both captivating. His residence is a kilometer away from the Delhi Golf Club. It is pretty favorable for the sports fanatic we are talking about, who happens to have an equal interest in golf apart from cricket.The house is also fairly close to the National Stadium, where the World Cup-winning skipper himself got trained.

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Kapil Dev cars

Kapil Dev has an exceptional passion for automobiles and has taken the 1983 registration number on many of his vehicles.Kapil Dev's car collection is worth millions of U.S. dollars. Some of the cars owned by Kapil Dev are Mercedes c220d, Toyota Fortuner, Mercedes GLS 350 d, and Porsche Panamera.

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Kapil Dev assets

The World Cup-winning captain has a 5% stake in Zicom Electronics, apart from hotel chains in Patna and Chandigarh by the name Kaptain's Retreat Hotel and Captain's Eleven. The 'Haryana Hurricane' also has a stake in Dev Musco Lighting Pvt Limited which mounts floodlights in stadiums all over India. The PCA Stadium in Mohali, Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, and the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack are some of the few stadiums to have benefited from his investment. Kapil Dev further invested nearly $3 million, in the ITL (Indian Trading League), driven by SAMCO Ventures, where he holds a majority stake.

Kapil Dev Lifestyle

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Although a public figure, Kapil Dev leads quite a simple life, keeping much of his personal life away from the limelight. His only extravagant purchases include his posh cars.

Kapil Dev Endorsements

Kapil Dev was one of the most popular cricketers in the world. His popularity and fan following have made him one of the most approached players for endorsements. The wealth that he earns from endorsements amounts to a large part of Kapil Dev's net worth. Kapil Dev has open-ended profitable sponsorship deals with companies such as AIPL ABRO, Palmolive, and Boost. Other than that, we have seen him working on the ads where he performed for CRED, Kamla Pasand, and Novo Nordisk - a global healthcare company. His first brand which he endorsed was “Palmolive Shaving Cream”.

Other sources of income

The former captain was one of the founding members of the Laureus Foundation back in 2000. The legendary all-rounder is a licensed golf player and has served India at the 2018 Asia Pacific Seniors in Japan. The 1983 World Cup title holder has also appeared in Bollywood films over the years and played cameo roles in Dillagi...Yeh Dillagi, Chain Khuli ki Main Khuli, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and Iqbal.According to sources, He charged a remarkable sum of ₹5 crores for his character that was performed by Ranveer Singh in the movie “83”.

Kapil Dev Charity

Khushii was set up by the cricketing icon, Kapil Dev, back in 2003, to transform children’s lives with the help of education. That’s why KHUSHII works at a national level to make sure that kids finish their schooling. Plus, the organization helps them stay fit and empower their families economically, so kids can stay focused on education.

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FAQs

No, As of January 2024, Kapil Dev reportedly has earned a total of $30 million including his salary and endorsements.

Kapil Dev's net worth is about 220 crores INR.

Kapil Dev owns many expensive cars. The most precious one of which is the Porsche Panamera with a fuel capacity of 80 liters, which is worth INR 1.49 crore onwards.

Kapil Dev's annual salary is about INR 12 crore per year or INR 25 lakh per week.

Kapil Dev was born in a Punjabi family in Chandigarh, on January 6, 1959.

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