Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar? Who Owns the Most Expensive Car Among Indian Cricketers
Beyond the cricket pitch, many cricketers harbor a deep passion for luxury cars. Paralleling their on-field prowess, the blend of speed, style and elegance displays in the wealthy cricketers’ love for automobiles.
Looking at Indian cricketers owning the costliest cars:
10)Shikhar Dhawan- BMW M8 Coupe (INR 2 Crore)
German giant was the most powerful BMW car available in India at that time when opener Shikhar Dhawan bought the BMW M8 Coupe car, back in September 2021.
BMW M8 boasts a 4.4-litre power connectivity coupled with a twin-turbo V8 engine, and a torque power with an engine producing 750 Nm. Car with an eight-speed Steptronic automatic gear transmission, can grab the speed hitting 0-100 kmph in just 3.3 seconds.
As of September 2021, this model of BMW costs a giant price of Rs 2.18 crore.
9) Shreyas Iyer- Mercedes AMG 63 (INR 2.45 Crore)
The charming batter, Shreyas Iyer is also known for his love of cars. Iyer the, Kolkata Knight Riders’ regular skipper owns the luxurious Mercedes-Benz SUV. With a Selenite Metallic Grey finish, the G-Wagen is the most sought-after edition due to its limited availability.
The roaring car is a G63 AMG model, powered by a 4-litre V8 Biturbo petrol engine with a peak torque capability of 850 Nm along with 576 bhp. As per 2021 price, car costs a massive price of 2.45 Crore.
Shreyas Iyer also decorates his lavish garage with two other flashy cars – Lamborghini Huracan and Audi S5 series as well.
8) Sachin Tendulkar – BMW i8 (INR 2.62 crore)
Awarded Bharat Ratna for his contributions to Indian cricket, Sachin Tendulkar is known as the ‘God of Cricket.’
Known as the greatest player to have played the game, the most important batsman in India had managed to score 100 international hundreds in his career.
Brand ambassador of BMW in India, Tendulkar owns a BMW i8. The car comes with a 1.5-litre cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor generating a horsepower of 357 and 570 Nm torque. He is a owner of multiple BMWs apart from this model.
7)Virat Kohli – Audi R8 V10 LMX (INR 3 crore)
One of the world’s highest-paid athletes, Kohli has a brand value of INR 160 crores.
Over a decade, the batter has ruled international cricket with the bat. He is one of the most iconic batters of this generation with a massive followers around the globe.
Kohli’s success can be measured by the fact that he is one of the world’s highest-paid athletes. He has a brand value of INR 1600 crores. Because of his popularity, he is the preferred choice of many brands. Kohli also owns a restaurant in New Delhi.
Virat owns an Audi R8 V10, which costs around INR 3 Crore and is powered by a 5.7-litre V10 engine, having a horsepower of 570 and a torque of 540 Nm.
6)Rohit Sharma- Lamborghini Urus (INR 3.5 crore)
The ‘Hitman’, Rohit Sharma currently the captain of the Indian cricket team also is an enthusiastic lover of cars.
Sharma while buying Lamborghini Urus, made sure to give it a personal touch. He customised interiors with a Ross Alala (Cherry Red) and Nero (Black) dual-tone combination for the cabin, meaning the door panels are painted black while the upper dashboard has the flashy red finish.
Speaking of its engine, the car boasts a 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine which generates a power output of 650 PS and 850 Nm torque. Car costs a massive 3.10 Crore.
5)Yuvraj Singh – Lamborghini Murcielago (INR 3.6 crore)
Being the vital member of the 2007 and 2011 World Cup, in a desperate situation, Yuvraj has stood up and took the charge.
During his time, Yuvraj was the match-winner in every format. But as his health deteriorated, his level went down.
Yuvraj owns a Lamborghini Murcielago. This is the fastest car on the list with 6.12-litre petrol engine and can attain a maximum speed of 342 kmph.
4)Hardik Pandya – Lamborghini Huracan Evo (INR 3.73 crore)
Known for his opulent lifestyle, Hardik Pandya has many luxury items to his name. Owning Lamborghini Huracan which costs nearly INR 3.73 crores.
This car comes with a 5.2-litre V10 engine and can pick up a speed of 100 kmph in 2.9 seconds.
3)Virender Sehwag – Bentley Continental Flying Spur (INR 3.74 Crore)
Looking mediocre but highly skilled batsman of India is known as India’s most classic opener. Sehwag has two triple centuries to his name.
Sehwag owns Bentley Continental Flying Spur. It takes just 5.2 seconds to reach the speed of 100 kmph. Adding on, it can reach a maximum speed of 183 kmph.
2) Shikhar Dhawan- Range Rover Autobiography SUV (INR 4 Crore)
Ravishing Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan boasts incredible cars in his garage. Recently, the player has laid his hands on Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography SUV.
The Autobiography is a 35-speaker coupled with a 13.1-inch digital infotainment powerhouse being wireless Android Auto along with Appl Carplay.
Talking of its cost, the Autobiography costs 4 Crore. The beast is also available in colour variants- Portofino Blue, Belgravia Green and Charente Grey to name a few.
1) Sachin Tendulkar- Lamborghini Urus S (INR 4.18 Crore)
Tendulkar tops the list, owning Lamborghini car. With a cost of 4.18 crore the roaring beast comprises of a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with generates a peak torque of 850 Nm. Also about its speed, the car can throttle from 0-100 kmph in just 3.5 seconds.
With automatic 8-speed transmission system installed, the wheels generate their power from the same.
Tabinda Mir is a writer from Kashmir. She is an English Honours graduate and her interests primarily dwell in poetry and sports writing. She likes to cover Cricket as an avid fan. Apart from sports, her other publications include articles, poems and a letter to summer in the book titled, “Under The Summer Skies”.
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