Virat Kohli is the Highest Tax-Paying Sportsperson in India; Here's How Much He Paid Last Year

Virat Kohli, star cricketer and one of most celebrated athletes in world, has t only been making helines for his on-field performances but also for his financial contributions off field. In previous financial year, Kohli emerged as highest tax-paying sportsperson in India.

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Here's how much tax Virat Kohli paid in last financial year

Virat Kohli paid a staggering INR 66 crore in taxes. This massive figure underscores Kohli's status t only as a cricketing icon but also as a significant contributor to nation's ecomy.

Trailing behind Virat Kohli is ar cricketing legend, MS Dhoni, who paid INR 38 crore in taxes, making him second-highest taxpayer among Indian sportspersons. Sachin Tendulkar, often regarded as "God of Cricket," ranks third on list with a tax contribution of INR 28 crore. 

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly is fourth on list, with a tax payment of INR 23 crore. Meanwhile, current generation of cricket stars is also making ir mark, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya and wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant securing fifth and sixth spots, paying INR 13 crore and INR 10 crore in taxes, respectively.

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Only Indian cricketers feature in list of highest tax-paying sportspersons in India. list is orwise dominated by celebrities from Indian film industry. most surprising thing about list is that Indian skipper Rohit Sharma did t make cut despite being one of highest-paid athletes in India. 

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is enjoying a break from cricket after winning T20 World Cup for India. Kohli was called for ODI series against Sri Lanka, which he came and played before leaving for a break again. Kohli is expected to play in 6 upcoming Test series against Banglesh, starting September 19.