How much were Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni earning from Dream11 and MPL ads?

The central government passed the Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Bill 2025, banning real-money gaming in India.

Online gaming companies like Dream11 and My11Circle, who were major sponsors of BCCI, IPL, and other cricket leagues, have pulled out due to the ban.

Cricketers such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and MS Dhoni, who endorsed these platforms, are estimated to collectively lose ₹150–200 crore in earnings.

Let’s find out how much Kohli, Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma were getting paid for these ads.

1. Rohit Sharma

As per reports, Rohit Sharma was earning around ₹6–7 crore from Dream11 ads.

2. MS Dhoni

As per reports, MS Dhoni was earning around ₹6–7 crore from Winzo.

3. Virat Kohli

As per reports, Virat Kohli earned ₹10–12 crore annually from MPL.

Other cricketers who endorsed fantasy gaming platforms earned up to ₹1 crore annually, and they will also lose revenue.

Disclaimer

The earnings mentioned are based on media reports and estimates; actual figures may vary.

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