Cricket Craze: Virat Kohli, Mohammad Shami Stunners Of WorldCup 2023; How Much Is Their Net Worth

The pitch is all set to be levelled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, to host one of the most exciting Cricket World Cups between India and Australia. The two teams will face each other for the first time in two decades. A new history has been written in this World Cup by the former capital of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli. While fans are stupified in awe and admiration after Mohammed Shami struck a supreme figure of 7 wickets in the semi-finals. Both are the stars of the current ICC World Cup.

Record Breaking Performances:

As per ICC-Cricket, Kohli became the first man in the history of One Day International cricket to score 50 centuries in the format as India's relentless number three helped the team put together a first-innings score of 397/4 - enough to earn India a place in a World Cup final for the first time since 2014.

His total runs of 711 in the 2023 World Cup, have helped him surpass his idol Sachin Tendulkar's 673 mark at the 2003 World Cup, which was the record for the most runs in a single edition of the tournament.

Kohli is currently the top player in terms of runs at the World Cup 2023, making him a huge contender for the man of the match of the overall season.

Facing him for the man of the match title would be his team member Mohammed Shami who has taken the most wickets to the tune of 23 wickets in this World Cup, outrunning Australia's Adam Zampa who holds the record of 23 wickets this season.

Both Shami and Zampa will be facing each other on November 19th to settle the score for best bowler in the 2023 World Cup.

In the semi-finals with New Zealand on November 15th, cricket fans could not stop gushing about these two Indian cricketers. If Kohli's classy century-built was breathtaking, Shami's power-bawling which led to 7/57 wickets against the New Zealand team was simply a treat to watch. Shami is now the tournament's highest wicket-taker, with 24 from six games at a breathtaking average of 9.13.

How much is their net worth?

At present, Virat Kohli's net worth is currently over Rs 1,050 crore, making him the second richest Indian cricketer. The richest cricketer in India is the famously known 'God Of Cricket' Sachin Tendulkar with approximately Rs 1,250 crore of wealth.

Kohli is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the sport. As per Business Connect Magazine earlier it was reported that Kohli's primary source of income is his annual salary from BCCI, IPL contract, and endorsements. The Indian cricketer is also the co-owner of FC Goa, a Goa-based football team in the ISL.

Meanwhile, coming to the best bowler of ICC World Cup 2023, Shami's net worth is approximately Rs 50 crore. As per SportsUnfold, the main sources of Shami's income came from the Indian cricket board. He also earns money from the Indian Premier League.

India who has given a remarkable performance this World Cup by winning all nine matches so far and holding the highest points at the tournament, will be competing against Australia on Sunday in Ahmedabad stadium. Australia holds the most record of winning this tournament with 5 World Cups. Also, the two countries will be intense riff-off for the first time since 2003 when Australia had taken the victory by 125 runs against India.

Shami and Kohli are also in the competition to bag the man of the match title of the tournament. Shami currently has won 3 man of the match awards in the nine matches, making him the top player as of now, while Kohli is following with 2 wins alongside the current captain Rohit Sharma.

As per myKhel, in any sport, the Man of the Match or Player of the Match award is given to a player for outstanding performance or to the one who makes the most impact in a match. Sometimes, the award is given to the best performer even if the player is on the losing side.

The tournament has a US$10 million pot. The winner of the tournament will take home US$4 million, with the runners-up winning US$2 million. Teams also collected US$40,000 for every group stage win.