Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down As Indian Cricket Team Captain; Check Her Fees Per Match, Net Worth, WPL Earnings

Indian women's cricket is entering a new leadership phase with Harmanpreet Kaur stepping down as India women's captain after a tenure marked by major trophies, longevity and the rapid commercial growth of the women's game. Her final assignment as skipper ended with India securing a second consecutive Asian Games gold medal.

Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down As Indian Cricket Team Captain

Kaur's captaincy numbers underline the scale of her contribution to Indian cricket. She led India in five Tests, 51 One-Day Internationals and 155 T20 Internationals, remaining at the centre of the team across formats during a period of major change in women's cricket.

The defining achievement of her leadership came with India's maiden Women's Cricket World Cup title. The triumph placed Kaur among the select Indian captains to have lifted the 50-over World Cup, alongside Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni.

Kaur is also among the small group of Indian captains to have won a World Cup across formats. The list includes Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to T20 World Cup victories in 2024 and 2026 respectively.

Harmanpreet Kaur Net Worth: How Much Is The Indian Cricketer Worth?

With a long international career, a BCCI central contract, WPL earnings and commercial endorsements, Harmanpreet Kaur's net worth is estimated at around Rs 25 crore. Different reports place her wealth in the range of Rs 24 crore to Rs 26 crore, although the exact figure cannot be confirmed because private investments, assets, taxes and individual commercial agreements are not publicly disclosed.

Her income does not come from a single source. Apart from her earnings from representing India, Kaur earns through her BCCI contract, international match fees, Women's Premier League salary, brand endorsements and other commercial appearances.

Harmanpreet Kaur BCCI Salary And Match Fees

As a Grade A contracted player with the BCCI, Kaur reportedly earns Rs 50 lakh annually under the central contract system. This amount is separate from the match fees paid to her for representing India in international cricket.

Under the current women's international match-fee structure, Indian players receive Rs 15 lakh for a Test, Rs 6 lakh for an ODI and Rs 3 lakh for a T20I. The structure brought the match fees for India's women cricketers on par with those paid to the men for corresponding international formats.

The Women's Premier League has emerged as another major source of income for leading Indian women cricketers. Kaur represents Mumbai Indians in the tournament and reportedly earns Rs 1.80 crore per season from the franchise.

Her WPL salary is separate from her BCCI contract and international match fees. The league has also added considerably to the commercial profile of women cricketers by giving them regular television exposure, franchise associations and access to a much larger pool of sponsors and brands.

Harmanpreet Kaur Endorsement Income

Kaur's earnings extend beyond cricket through brand endorsements and commercial appearances. Reports have estimated her annual endorsement income at around Rs 40 lakh to Rs 50 lakh, although the value and duration of individual brand contracts are generally not disclosed publicly.

While Kaur has maintained a relatively private personal life, her family home in Moga, Punjab, has also attracted attention. The property has been widely reported to be worth up to Rs 1.5 crore.

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