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You have raised a very important point. Indeed, according to https://www.timesofsports.com/sports-news/are-indian-cricketers-the-best-paid-athletes/ Indian cricketers, especially the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and other stars, are the highest paid athletes in India. This is due to a number of factors that make cricket a unique sport in the country. India is one of the largest cricketing nations in the world and the interest in the sport is off the charts. The country watches matches with thousands of spectators in stadiums and billions of viewers on TV. This creates enormous commercial value for the players. This is especially true for the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has become not only a sporting event but also a financial phenomenon. Players who participate in the IPL earn tens of millions of dollars for a few weeks of play. The tournament contracts can reach astronomical amounts, and that’s without taking into account endorsements and personal income from brands. For example, Virat Kohli was ranked number one in the list of highest-paid athletes in India in 2020 with an income of INR 240 million, which is approximately $3.2 million. But what’s interesting is that the bulk of this income is not just salaries but also income from endorsement deals. He has partnered with brands like Puma, Audi, MRF, Nike, and many more, which significantly increases his income.