Top Indian cricketers and their source of income

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Indian Cricketer, MS Dhoni
Indian Cricketer, MS Dhoni

New Delhi : Cricketers in India are known for their strong dedication towards their game. Though Cricket is the main source of income for most of the players, a few successful cricketers manage to find time for various other source of money. Besides product branding, some of them have started their own business ventures to embark on a new entrepreneurial journey. Let's take a look at the top 5 cricketers who are trying their fate in their business ventures.

MS Dhoni

One of the most successful captains in India's cricket history, MS Dhoni stepped into the world of business, by buying a Supersport World Championship team, Mahi Racing Team India, which is co-owned by Akkineni Nagarjuna. Also, he has launched a lifestyle brand, ZEVEN, and owns the footwear section of the Brand. Recently, he joined hands with an app Run Adams by buying 25% stakes in the startup.

Virat Kohli

Known as as one of the greatest cricketer of the century, Virat Kohli first business investment was for FC Goa in ISL, where he co-owned the football team franchise with a vision to grow football in India. Also, he has launched the youth fashion brand Wrogn with Anjana Reddy to produce casual wears for Men and tied up with Myntra Fashion, as well as Shopper Stop to promote the brand. Kohli also holds shares in London based Tech Startup, Sport Convo, which is a social networking site for sports lover to talk about their favourite stars.

Sunil Gavaskar

The class of India's Little Master, Sunil Gavaskar has launched India's first sports marketing agency named as Professional Management Group (PMG), in 1985. Later, he also co-owned Mumbai Masters, a Mumbai Franchise in Indian Badminton League.

Zaheer Khan

India's bowling sensation, Zaheer Khan is a foodie and started a hospitality business, named as Zaheer Khan Hospitality in 2005. After an amazing success of his first restaurant, Zaheer Khan Hospitality limited ventured a sports lounge named, 'Toss' and then 'Banquet Foyer', all of them were established in Pune city.

Virender Sehwag

India's aggressive opener, Virender Sehwag started his new inning as an Entrepreneur in 2012. He started a school, Sehwag International School in Jhajjar, Haryana. It has world class facilities which aim at 360 degree development of students. It is one of the best schools of India with a sports academy, where Sehwag coaches kids personally, during his off-time.