Birth Date | 7 October 1978 |
Net Worth | $25 million |
Resides at | Mumbai |
Marital Status | Married |
Endorsements | Rario, Asus, Nike, Sher Khan, Ballezbaazi, JW Marriott |
Sources of Income | Restaurant, Sports lounge, Co-founder of two companies focused on fitness, Commentator, Global Head of Cricket Development for Mumbai Indians, Endorsements |
Zaheer Khan is a former Indian cricket player, who has represented India at the international level. Zaheer was a left-arm pacer and one of the most prolific bowlers of his generation. It doesn’t come as a surprise that Zaheer Khan’s net worth in 2023 is $25 Million.
Zaheer Khan’s Salary
Zaheer Khan’s annual income is INR 6 crores. Since retirement, he has been busy with commentary for the BCCI. He is currently the Global Head of Cricket Development for the IPL franchise, Mumbai Indians.
He was the brand ambassador of a popular clothing retail brand named Sher Khan, and he is also a co-owner of this brand. Currently, he is the brand ambassador of the fantasy sport platform, BalleBaazi.
He has invested money in the restaurant business and has started a restaurant called “Zaheer Khan’s Dine Fine”. After the success of his first venture, he started a sports lounge in Pune named ‘TOSS’.
Zaheer is also a co-founder of Pro Sport Fitness & Services. He is also the co-founder of a fitness app called StepSetGo. As a popular public figure, Zaheer promotes his companies regularly through Instagram posts.
Zaheer Khan Endorsements
Like most cricketers in India, Zaheer Khan has endorsed several brands starting from Pepsi back in the days to Ferit Cricket Bash. He has also been a face of Nike and has appeared in a TV commercial for the Platinum Evara Exquisite range of Indian Wedding Jewellery collection alongside his wife, Sagarika Ghatge. Additionally, Zaheer has also endorsed Wedding Nama, JW Marriott, IGL, Star Sports, Cricbuzz, Rario and various sporting events.
Zaheer Khan Investments
Zaheer Khan's net worth constitutes the amount he received from various IPL franchises such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore from his playing days. He holds an investment in a restaurant named Dine Fine. Zaheer started a sports lounge in Pune as well called TOSS. Khan is also the co-founder of ProSport Fitness & Services, a unique rehabilitation and training centre which he started through an association with Adrian Le Roux and ex-Indian cricket team physiotherapist Andrew Leipus. He has also partnered with his brother-in-law, Shivjeet Ghatge, to create a fitness app called StepSetGo. The platform provides gleeful incentives to its users upon completion of a fitness task.
Zaheer Khan House
Zaheer Khan’s Mumbai home is the ideal blend of old-world charm with contemporary comforts and trinkets. This house is decked up by Sagarika Ghatge Khan, his wife, and her sister Nandita Ghatge. Their residence is a humble blend of rich gold and brass accents with deep-hued upholsteries that bring a firm contrast to the prevailing beige walls and comforting textures. The beauty of the trinkets is balanced out by quirky light fixtures including framed artworks in various cosy corners of the house.
One corner that’s assured to get your attention is a pastel green nook that has an immense creamy white showcase. It holds several trophies, stone, and marble sculptures, also miniature potted plants. Moving further ahead, one can spot their warm dining space, which has a painting and a beautiful floral nook with a violet and grey backdrop. This special corner is populated with tiny and big trinkets, a soft-hued carpet, and several white drawer chests.
In 2021, Zaheer Khan bought a 4,000 sq ft property located in Senapati Bapat Marg, Patel, Mumbai. Along with his wife, Zaheer bought the duplex apartments for INR 11.5 crores and capitalized on the stamp duty cut in India’s financial capital.
Zaheer Khan Cars
Zaheer Khan reportedly has a huge fascination for luxury cars. The former cricketer's garage is home to BMW 5 Series, Nissan X-Trail, Mercedes Benz S class, Honda Accord, Toyota Fortuner, Audi A8 and Mercedes Benz E class.
Zaheer Khan’s Other Sources of Income
Besides endorsements, investments, and association with the BCCI, Zaheer also earns quite a sum from attending inauguration functions, wedding parties: usually charges between INR 1 and 5 lakh. He also makes guest appearances on TV shows or special shows aired by news channels. Zaheer can also be seen hosting ceremonies and events. All these add up to Zaheer Khan’s net worth.
Zaheer Khan Charity
In 2018, Zaheer Khan and his wife Sagarika Ghatge walked for CPAA Charity Fashion Show. Also, in 2013,along with his many teammates, Zaheer took part in a celebrity football match against cine stars to raise funds for a great cause.
FAQ
Q) Was Zaheer Khan good in academics?
A) Zaheer Khan did his primary schooling from the Hind Seva Mandal’s New Marathi Primary School and later from the KJ Somaiya Secondary School. After schooling, Khan got admission to the Mechanical Engineering degree course. But on his coach Sudhir Naik’s advice, he gave up engineering and concentrated on cricket, even though he was academically sound.
Q) When did Zaheer Khan make his First-Class debut?
Zaheer Khan made his First-Class debut in the 1999-2000 domestic season for Baroda, as he couldn’t make it to the Mumbai team.
Q) What was Zaheer Khan called by his teammates?
Zaheer Khan is fondly called Zak by his teammates. His career-changing experience with the English Countryside Worcestershire earned him the nickname, ‘Zippy Zak’.
Q) What was Zaheer Khan's contribution to the 2011 World Cup?
Zaheer Khan took 21 wickets in nine matches at an average of 18 in the 2011 World Cup. He is one of the underrated and unsung heroes of that edition.