Rohit Sharma is the third highest run scorer in history Indian Premier League (IPL). In 257 matches from 2008 to 2024, the right-handed batsman has scored 6628 runs at an average of 29.72 and a strike rate of 131.14. These numbers also make him the highest run-scorer for Mumbai Indians, the team he captained to five IPL titles. Mumbai Indians owned team under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma Reliance IndustriesWon silverware in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. His success as both a batsman and captain, makes him one of the highest-paid players in the cash-rich tournament.
Rohit Sharma received this amount in his first IPL season and it is not even close to his current salary of Rs 16 crore. Here’s a look at his IPL earnings over the years
Rohit Sharma, who batted at a strike rate of over 144 in the 2007 T20 World Cup, was one of the sought-after players in the inaugural IPL auction in 2008. He was bought by the now defunct Hyderabad Deccan Chargers for a huge price. 3 crore, becoming one of the highest paid players in the first edition of the tournament. Played for Rohit Sharma Hyderabad-Franchise based for three seasons, earning Rs 3 crore each season. His second innings in the IPL began in 2011 with Mumbai Indians, a team he later led to five championship titles. AmbaniThe ownership franchise paid Rohit Sharma Rs 9.2 crore per season from 2011 to 2013. His salary increased to Rs 12.5 crore from 2014 to 2017, to Rs 15 crore from 2018 to 2021, and to Rs 16 crore from 2022 to 2024. Before the mega auction, the franchise retained him for Rs 16.30 crore for IPL 2025. Overall, Rohit Sharma has earned a total of Rs 210.9 crore from IPL so far.
After two disappointing seasons – fifth in 2021 and bottom of the table in 2022 – the Rohit Sharma-led side Mumbai Indians Made the playoffs in 2023 but failed to advance. In a surprise move ahead of IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians replace Rohit Sharma hardik pandya As captain, he was brought in through trade from Gujarat Titans. Pandya will remain the captain for IPL 2025, while Rohit Sharma is focusing on his batting.
The IPL 2025 mega auction will be held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. More than 500 players will bid in the two-day event, which includes many big names. Rishabh PantShreyas Iyer and others.
