The big money that top Indian cricketers make from various sources is a subject that always generates massive interest among the fans, with cricket being the most followed sport in the country ever since the 1983 World Cup triumph.
Besides their earnings from playing the game, which has multiplied manifold since the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, the endorsement deals add to the brand value of the player. The bigger the star, the bigger the deal.