Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Vijay Hazare Trophy Salaries Revealed

Senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have played over 40 domestic matches, fall into the highest bracket of BCCI’s domestic pay structure.

By : Shivam Sharma | Updated at : 27 Dec 2025 09:19 AM (IST)

In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, player salaries are determined by experience and the number of matches played in a season.
Source : PTI

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are currently dominating headlines with their participation in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) - their appearance in domestic cricket highlights a massive disparity between their commercial value and the standard match fees of the domestic circuit.

For these legends, playing for Delhi or Mumbai is a matter of pride and match practice, as the financial rewards at this level are a tiny fraction of their overall earnings.

Domestic Reality: Vijay Hazare Trophy Fees

In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, player salaries are determined by experience and the number of matches played in a season.

Senior players like Kohli and Rohit, who have played over 40 domestic matches, fall into the highest bracket of BCCI’s domestic pay structure.

As of the current season, a senior player earns ₹60,000 per match day. Since the Vijay Hazare Trophy is a one-day format, each match concludes in a single day.

Therefore, for their recent outings, Kohli and Rohit earn exactly ₹60,000 per game when part of the playing XI. To put this in perspective, their combined match fee for a VHT game wouldn't even cover the cost of a premium business-class ticket between the tournament venues.

How Vijay Hazare Trophy salaries work

Pay is fixed by BCCI, unlike IPL auction system

Salaries are based on the number of List A matches played

Player earnings are divided into Senior, Mid-Level, and Junior categories

2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy match fees

Senior (40+ List A matches)

Playing XI: ₹60,000

Reserves: ₹30,000

Mid-Level (21-40 List A matches)

Playing XI: ₹50,000

Reserves: ₹25,000

Junior (0-20 List A matches)

Playing XI: ₹40,000

Reserves: ₹20,000

International Contrast: BCCI Central Contracts

The domestic fees pale in comparison to their earnings as "Grade A+" cricketers. Both stars are part of the elite BCCI Central Contract bracket, which guarantees them an annual retainership of ₹7 crore.

Beyond the retainer, they earn significant match fees for every international appearance:

Test Matches: ₹15 lakh per match.

ODIs: ₹6 lakh per match.

T20Is: ₹3 lakh per match.

IPL Powerhouse

Indian Premier League is where their financial dominance is most apparent. Following the 2025 mega-auctions and retentions, both players command astronomical figures.

Virat Kohli was retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for a staggering ₹21 crore, while Rohit Sharma’s contract with Mumbai Indians sits at ₹16.30 crore.

When you break down their IPL salaries, they earn roughly ₹1.1 crore to ₹1.5 crore per match.

Published at : 27 Dec 2025 09:18 AM (IST)
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Virat Kohli Vijay Hazare Trophy BCCI ROHIT SHARMA IPL IPL 2026

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