Rishabh Pant, a prominent star wicketkeeper-batsman in the Indian cricket team, is a significant figure, especially in Test cricket, comparable to Jasprit Bumrah. His importance is reflected in his brand value, making him one of the highest-earning cricketers in India. Whether it’s a lucrative contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or a high salary in the IPL, Pant receives substantial financial rewards. However, he also earns 399 rupees monthly from a select group. The reason for this is explained below.
Pant is graded ‘A’ in the BCCI’s central contract, entitling him to 5 crore rupees annually. He also receives match fees for international matches played for Team India: 15 lakh rupees for a Test match, 6 lakh for an ODI, and 3 lakh for a T20. Furthermore, he earns crores from the IPL each year, becoming the most expensive player with a salary of 27 crore rupees, and his earnings are supplemented by advertisements.
Despite being among the highest-earning Indian cricketers, Pant earns 399 rupees monthly from some individuals. The star wicketkeeper collects this amount from 241 people through the Instagram platform. These 241 individuals are not just Pant’s followers but also his subscribers.
Through this, Pant shares exclusive photos and videos with these subscribers, which are not visible to his other 15 million-plus followers. Moreover, these subscribers can ask Pant any questions, and he responds in exclusive videos. While the exact amount Pant earns through this isn’t clear, he is the only cricketer in Team India to do this.
In terms of cricket, Pant, who has played over 150 international matches for Team India, is currently away from the field due to an injury. He sustained a leg injury during the fourth Test match of the England tour, which sidelined him for six weeks. During the England tour, Pant scored 479 runs. He is expected to return to action in the India-West Indies Test series starting on October 2.