Ajinkya Rahane retirement: Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket via a social media post. Besides being a brilliant player, he has also been a successful player in terms of earnings.
What is the net worth of Ajinkya Rahane?
Ajinkya Rahane retirement news: Indian star cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket. He shared the news in an emotional post on Instagram. Mumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya Naik described Rahane's retirement as the end of a wonderful chapter in Indian cricket.
Sharing his Instagram post with the caption "Cap 278 signing off," he bid farewell to his 20-year cricketing career. Rahane has announced his retirement from all three formats simultaneously. Rahane, who has made his mark with the bat on the cricket field, has been a leader in both sports and earnings. Let's find out what other things besides cricket earn him and what his net worth was at the time of retirement.
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Rahane's source of income
According to media reports, Ajinkya Rahane's net worth is estimated at ₹80-85 crore ($10 million). Cricket is his primary source of income. Furthermore, he earns substantially through brand endorsements.
Ajinkya Rahane has also been part of a B-grade contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Under this contract, he receives a fixed retainership salary of ₹3 crore annually from the BCCI. Furthermore, in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 IPL seasons, Rahane's highest bid was between ₹8 crore and ₹9.5 crore. This also contributes to his net worth.
Rahane lives a luxurious lifestyle.
He owns a luxurious seaside flat in South Mumbai, valued at over ₹20 crore. He has also purchased properties worth approximately ₹12 crore in Pune, Lonavala, and Matunga. He is also a keen collector of expensive and luxury vehicles. His collection includes a Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 SUV, a BMW 6 Series GT, an Audi Q5, and a Toyota.
Notes are also printed in large numbers through brand endorsements.
In addition to establishing his reputation on the cricket field, Rahane is also a well-known figure in the advertising world. He endorses brands such as CEAT Tires, Nike, ELSA Corp, Boost Health Drink, and IDFC First Bank, among others, and commands a hefty fee. While exact figures are not available, reports suggest he charges up to ₹1 crore per endorsement.
