So today I got curious about how Krunal Pandya built up his money over the years. Wanted to dig deep and track the journey myself, one baby step at a time.
Starting From Scratch
First thing I did? Jumped straight into his cricket beginnings. Scrolled through IPL archives late last night – saw how his first contract back in 2016 was probably mid-range. Nothing massive yet. Mumbai Indians kept him around for seasons though, steady paycheck stacking up.
Spotting The Turning Points
Noticed two big boosts later:
1. That 2019 IPL season where he suddenly became clutch. Remember that final match bowling performance? Led to bigger spotlight and better contracts.
2. When he finally played for India in 2021. International caps always bump up endorsement deals.
Following The Brand Money
Started checking his social feeds to track sponsorships. Dude endorses everything – apparel brands, energy drinks, even those fancy watches rich guys love. Partnered with:
- That cricket bat company everyone uses
- Protein shake brands
- Two different sports app platforms
Each deal adds six figures easy. More followers he gets, more brands line up.
Recent Game Changers
Didn’t stop at cricket money though. Latest digging showed smart moves:
Invested in that new fitness chain opening everywhere.
Opened cricket academies back home in Gujarat.
Probably owns apartments/commercial spaces (they all do once cash flows).
Had to crunch the numbers roughly:
Current earnings ≈
- ₹6-8 crores/year from IPL (depends on team)
- ₹2-3 crores from brands yearly
- Unknown but solid from side businesses
Total? Definitely north of ₹50+ crores net now.
My Big Realization
What really surprised me? How he did it without being superstar tier like Virat or Rohit. Built it brick by brick through:
- Staying relevant across seasons
- Snapping every endorsement possible
- Making cash work for him later
Wild how much you can earn just being smart with opportunities – not even being the absolute best. Tax guys must be his best friends by now though!
