Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, will once again be leading Mumbai Indians for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Cricket means a lot to millions of people in India, and Rohit Sharma is, therefore, very popular among them as a national team leader. His admiration cuts across and makes him quite a very popular name among brands.
Social Media Influences and Net Worth of Rohit Sharma
Having a huge fan following on the social media platforms, Sharma enjoys a robust digital presence with over 27.2 million followers on Instagram, 20 million on Facebook, and 21.6 million on Twitter. As per CAKnowledge, he is estimated to have a net worth of INR 214 crores in 2023.
Brand endorsements form an important part of a cricketer’s financial portfolio, and Sharma endorses products in diverse fields. One of the companies with which he is associated is CEAT, whose name is prominently displayed on his bat.
Rohit Sharma’s Bat Sponsorship Journey
Throughout his career, Sharma has used bats from multiple brands. He initially began with Reebok, and during the 2007 T20 World Cup, he was seen playing with the RBK Blast bat, which had a black RBK logo. Later, he switched to the Reebok Blast Blue, featuring a white Reebok logo against a blue background.
After parting ways with Reebok, Sharma briefly used an MRF-sponsored bat. He played with the Genius MRF bat during the 2010 T20 World Cup in the West Indies. Following his stint with MRF, he signed a sponsorship deal with SS (Sunridges), using the SS Ton bat before moving on to a customized TON RS 45 model.
Sharma’s outstanding performance in the 2013 Kolkata Test against the West Indies, where he scored a century, led to a significant endorsement opportunity with Adidas. Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar introduced him as part of the Adidas family at a special event. Sharma initially played with the Adidas Master Blaster CX11 bat before switching to the Adidas Libro Elite, available in both Kashmir and English willow.
Sharma is indicating that a contract with CEAT for which he has signed in 2015 is still in force, and he continues to use a CEAT-sponsored bat prescribed for him. Reportedly, the deal is valued at about INR 3 crores for him per annum.
Rohit Sharma’s Brand Endorsements
In addition to bat sponsorship, Sharma endorses various premium brands. Given his active participation as a Real Madrid follower attending multiple matches, he is an ambassador for the Spanish football league La Liga in India.
Some of the major brands endorsed by Sharma include:
Hublot
Adidas
La Liga
Lays
Dream 11
Oppo
IIFL Gold Loans
Royal Stag
Trusox
Noise
Relispray
Sharma’s presence in the endorsement world continues to grow, solidifying his position as one of the most marketable cricketers in India.
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