Gautam Gambhir Net Worth 2024: Earnings, Brand Endorsements, Real Estate and Car Collection

The Indian cricket team is entering a new era as its new head coach Gautam Gambhir will take charge from Rahul Dravid, who ended his tenure on a massive high by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup after beating South Africa in the final. It will be a new dawn for the Men in Blue as several ICC events are lined up in the next 5-6 years and under the tutelage of Gambhir, fans will hope to embark on a dominating run in the coming years. 

Gambhir has been an exceptional servant for the Indian cricket team during his playing days and now, he will look to continue that as coach. Considered one of India’s most gritty batters, Gambhir could match his former opening partner Virender Sehwag’s aggressiveness and also play with control like Sourav Ganguly during the last quarter of his career. He could hold the innings up in a manner that would make the likes of Rahul Dravid or VVS Laxman proud. He had the skillset to tackle different types of bowlers in various types of conditions all over the globe. With over 10,000 international runs across three formats for India, his career is often remembered for his two remarkable knocks in the World Cup final in 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI). He played two superb knocks, guiding India to victory on both occasions.

From being a trailblazer as a player, Gambhir has carried that passion and aggression into his coaching. Gambhir successfully guided the Kolkata Knight Riders to the Indian Premier League title this season on his return to the franchise. Courtesy of his impact on IPL, the BCCI decided to entrust him as the next head coach of India’s men’s cricket team.

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Gambhir has always been focused on achieving success and never shies away from a challenge. His exceptional fighting spirit and aura makes him a likeable character among fans. He also has a deep-rooted connection with the city of Kolkata, especially due to his time as captain of KKR and later as a coach where he guided them to three IPL crowns. 

Gambhir is one of the most well-to-do former cricketers with a net worth of ₹265 crores. After a glittering playing career, Gambhir joined politics and was BJP’s candidate from east Delhi during the 2019 Indian General Elections. He won the elections by defeating AAP’s Atishi Marlena. But, in March 2024, Gambhir announced his departure from politics and BJP to focus more on cricket coaching. 

Before taking a look at his investments, we will first take a glance at his legendary cricket career in numbers. 

GAUTAM GAMBHIR: CAREER IN NUMBERS

The southpaw made his international debut in ODIs against Bangladesh in Dhaka in 2003. Although the 21-year-old youngster from Delhi could only score 11 runs in a 42-run partnership with Sehwag, he became the first Indian to debut for India post the 2003 World Cup in South Africa. He couldn’t grab his chance and the Men in Blue went back to Sehwag-Tendulkar opening combination against Australia with Gambhir getting dropped. 

He faced a similar initiation process in Test cricket, but his stubbornness and grit meant that he was bound to achieve his goals sooner rather than later. His performances in the longer format helped him get back into India’s ODI setup. This time, Gambhir grabbed the opportunity with both hands as he hammered a century in his comeback ODI match against Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad in November 2005. However, he failed to remain consistent and was later dropped from India’s 2007 World Cup squad. 

Following an abysmal World Cup, the selectors decided to make some drastic changes and Gambhir was called back into the team. On his last opportunity to shine, the southpaw slammed a memorable century against Bangladesh and gradually went on to cement his place in all three formats. 

He proved the selectors right by becoming the highest run-scorer for India in the 2007 T20 World Cup. His tally of 227 runs included a stubborn 75-run knock in a high-pressure final against Pakistan, which eventually proved to be the difference between the two teams. 

Gambhir also became one of India’s best batters in Test cricket during that time. His historic 137 in Napier against New Zealand is still among the best defensive knocks by an Indian in this format. His cricketing exploits won him the ICC Test Player of the Year in 2009 and he was also conferred with the Arjuna Award in 2008. 

The opening batter came up with a fantastic performance in the 2011 World Cup. He scored 393 runs and was India’s second-highest run-getter, only behind Sachin Tendulkar. Gambhir was part of a match-winning partnership with Mahendra Singh Dhoni that guided India home at the Wankhede Stadium. 

Gambhir also had a very glittery IPL career. His journey started with the Delhi Daredevils in 2008 where he finished the campaign as the second-highest run-getter with 534 runs from 14 matches. He later captained the franchise in 2010 before joining KKR the following season as the highest-paid cricketer in IPL during that time.

GAMBHIR’S EARNINGS

Being the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team is an honor not bestowed on many people. It is easily one of the biggest positions in cricket. According to reports, Gambhir is expected to earn a massive ₹12 crore per annum salary package, while also getting a daily allowance of ₹21,000 during tours. 

His high salary not only reflects his capability as a coach, but also his value in Indian cricket. It also marks the expectations pinned on him to take the team to even greater heights in the upcoming years. 

Previously, as KKR mentor, Gambhir earned ₹25 crore for a season. He proved his worth by winning KKR the IPL crown this year. However, one must note that he is taking a 52% pay cut to join the Indian men’s team setup. It speaks a lot about his love for the sport and his focus on the growth of Indian cricket. 

GAMBHIR’s INVESTMENTS

Even after walking away from active cricket, Gambhir’s aura and persona were such that he was very famous among brands. The southpaw has had partnerships and endorsements with many reputed brands from different sectors. 

Gambhir endorses brands such as 

• MRF
• Reebok
• Royal Stag
• Pinnacle Speciality Vehicles
• Cricplay
• Redcliffe
• Real11

With him becoming the Indian men’s team head coach, Gambhir’s brand value will increase tenfold in the upcoming months and we may see him on our television sets very often doing a lot of advertisements. This did tend to happen a lot with Rahul Dravid during his tenure as head coach, so you can call it an informed guess. 

GAMBHIR’S REAL ESTATE

Away from the hustle-bustle of cricket, Gambhir lives a very peaceful life with his beloved wife Natasha Jain. The two got married back in October 2011 and since then have been pivotal in each other’s lives. Together, they have two daughters – Aazeen and Anaiza. Gambhir resides in Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar with his family in his main house which is valued at ₹20 crores approximately. 

The house is an epitome of elegance and timeless charm. The mansion is filled with all the required amenities along with beautifully designed wooden furniture, antique chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows offering sensational view of the lush green around the neighborhood. It also has amenities such as a breath-taking swimming pool, an airy patio and a well-equipped gym. 

The left-handed batter also owns a special space in his mansion where his accolades and cherished mementos from his cricketing days are kept with great care. 

Apart from his primary property in Rajinder Nagar, Gambhir owns flagship properties in Greater Noida and Hyderabad, proving his knowledge of real estate investments in prime locations. 

GAMBHIR’S CAR COLLECTION

Gambhir is way less flashier than some of his counterparts but still, he believes in living a comfortable life and owns a plush range of cars in his garage. His cars have a balance between luxury and practicality. 

Here’s his car collection:

• Custom-made Mahindra Bolero Stinger
• Toyota Corolla Altis 
• Audi Q5
• BMW 530D
• Mercedes Benz GLS 350D

GAMBHIR’S SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

Gambhir is also a big social media figure which is clear by his humongous following on various handles. He owns a staggering 12.8 million followers on X (formerly Twitter) followed by 9.6 million supporters on Instagram. Lastly, he also boasts a 6.5 million followers account on Facebook. 

WHERE DOES GAMBHIR INVEST HIS MONEY?

Gambhir is a very shrewd coach and he follows the same approach when it comes to his investments. They are spread across different ventures. His portfolio includes top companies such as HDFC Equity Funds, Kotak Mahindra Group, and ICICI Prudential Funds, among others. He has also invested in several bonds in the National Highway Authority of India. Gambhir is intrigued by the rise of various tech and finance companies and has stakes in some of them.

IS GAUTAM GAMBHIR A PHILANTHROPIST? 

Apart from being a star cricketer and coach, Gambhir is also a politician and a philanthropist. His eagerness to give back to the community has been reflected in his actions in the past. He runs a community kitchen for the poor known as “Ek Asha Jan Rasoi”. He has also always helped take care of the needs of the children of 25 martyred soldiers in Chattisgarh in 2017. Gambhir makes it a point to take care of their welfare and educational expenses. Additionally, he also supports several NGOs and other welfare associations to uplift society as a whole.