Kohli only Indian in 2020 Forbes World's Highest-Paid Athletes list with $25 mn worth
Kohli's earnings from endorsement stand at $24 mn and $2 mn from salary/winnings.
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Virat Kohli has jumped to the 66th spot from 100 in Forbes World's Highest-Paid Athletes list of 2020.
NEW YORK: Cricket superstar Virat Kohli remains the only Indian in the Forbes' list of world's highest-paid athletes with total earnings of USD 26 million, jumping to the 66th spot from 100 in the 2020 standings. Kohli's earnings from endorsement stand at USD 24 million and USD 2 million from salary/winnings. The 31-year-old is also the only cricketer in the top-100 list.
With earnings of USD 25 million, Kohli was ranked 100th in 2019 and 83rd in 2018 with USD 24 million.
Tennis legend Roger Federer has topped the list for the first time with earnings of USD 106.3 million, rising from fifth place last year.
Football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are second and third respectively with earnings of USD 105 and USD 104 million.
While Roger Federer (L) tops the list for the first time, Cristiano Ronaldo (C) and Lionel Messi were ranked second and third, respectively. The others in the top-10 are Neymar (football), LeBron James (basketball), Stephen Curry (basketball), Kevin Durrant (basketball), Tigers Woods (golf), Kirk Cousins (American football) and Carson Wentz (American football).
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The athletes' earnings have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic which led to suspension of sporting activities all around the world.
Star Of Brands: Virat Kohli Parts Ways With One, Still Endorses Puma, Audi
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There's nothing Brand Kohli can't do. Team India captain Virat Kohli is known to endorse over 17 brands and counting.
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While a lot of brands endorses the cricketer, Kohli and one of his long-time association with a brand fell apart.
There's nothing Brand Kohli can't do. Team India captain Virat Kohli is known to endorse over 17 brands and counting.
According to Forbes, the world's highest-paid cricketer's brand value is at $14...
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In Pic:Kohli with the new Audi R8 V10 Plus
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