India, July 27 -- Former India coach Ravi Shastri recently appeared on the Stick to Cricket podcast, hosted by ex-England cricketers Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell, and David Lloyd, where he discussed how much top Indian cricketers earn. Ravi said MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar earn over Rs.100 crore yearly, mainly from brand endorsements. When Michael asked for a conversion, Ravi clarified: "They earn a lot through endorsements, upwards of a Rs.100 crores, I would say 10 million. You just calculate." He elaborated that these cricketers could manage 15-20 ads in a single day, during their peak, though packed cricket schedules often limited such opportunities. "They could easily do more because of the amount of cricket being played. So, you know, they'll do an ad for a year and give it to us and give a day," he added. The former England captains reacted instantly with multiple "Wow!" exclamations, showing their shock. Ravi placed his revelations within the larger transformation of cricket's commercial landscape in India, which accelerated in two phases - first after the 1983 World Cup victory and then the rise of the IPL (Indian Premier League), leading to booming revenues from TV rights, sponsorships, and advertising deals. He also remarked on the immense pressure that comes with such financial and public scrutiny.HTC...