Kapil Dev left an imprint on the field of cricket but also a very impressive financial portfolio over the years as one of the cricketing greats of India. An excellent and outstanding all-rounder, Kapil has gone on to capitalize on numerous business opportunities and endorsement agreements, which have formed part of his net worth. In this article, we will take a closer look at how much the cricket icon is worth today and what have been the factors that have led to his development into becoming a wealthy man. Who is Kapil Dev? Image Source: BCCI Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj is a former Indian professional cricketer. Estimated net worth is around $30 million. Born in January 1959 in Chandigarh, Punjab, India, he was destined for great things in the world of sports, given the fact that his father was both a runner and a wrestler. Kapil was the captain of the first Indian team to win the Cricket World Cup in 1983. Kapil is one of the greatest players of all time and declared the Indian Cricketer of the Century in 2002. He coached the national cricket team of India between the years 1999-2000. Kapil Dev was an outswinger with plenty of force and usually India's chief striker throughout his career. Known as 'The Haryana Hurricane, he dedicated himself to the Haryana cricket team. He retired in 1994. He remains the only player in cricket history who took over 400 wickets and scored more than 5,000 runs in Tests. Dev was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame way back in 2009. His career's best inning came against Zimbabwe, where he scored a quick 175 not out. This inning of 175 set the tone for the team in the 1983 World Cup. Much later on, India managed to win the cup against the mighty Windies in the Finals. He played 131 test matches in which he accumulated 5248 runs and took 434 wickets with 23 fifers in the bag. Also Read | Shubman Gill Net Worth, Salary, and Property Details Kapil Dev Net Worth? Image Source: Hindustan Times As of January 2024, Kapil's net worth is in the vicinity of $30 million. Kapil Dev's diverse investments made him a multi-millionaire. Post-retirement, Kapil Dev acted as a mentor to the Indian cricket team, later joined NCA (National Cricket Academy) and also the now-defunct ICL as an employee. The former all-rounder is currently a part of BCCI's commentary panel and does his commentary only in Hindi. Kapil Dev Salary Image Source: PTI Kapil Dev earns a yearly income of INR 12 crore through various jobs, which include his commenting job, TV presentation, public appearances, etc. This will increase his average monthly income to around INR 1 crore. Presently, he is witnessed on the sets of ABP News, where he is seen as a special guest and furnishes analysis for cricket matches. It was World Cup 2023, and Dev was in a completely different mood that time when he interviewed Shikhar Dhawan as an anchor. Investments and Endorsements Image Source: AFP Kapil Dev is a very famous cricketer and, because of popularity and fan following, one of the most in-demand players endorsing products for their advertisements. The money he earns through advertisements accounts for a big portion of his net worth. Kapil Dev has open-ended profitable sponsorship deals with companies such as AIPL ABRO, Palmolive, and Boost. Other than that, we could see him working on the ads where he performed for CRED, Kamla Pasand, and Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company. His first brand, which he endorsed, was "Palmolive Shaving Cream.". Different Assets Image Source: Getty Images Apart from hotel chains in Patna and Chandigarh by the name of Kaptain's Retreat Hotel and Captain's Eleven, the World Cup-winning captain holds a 5% stake in Zicom Electronics. The 'Haryana Hurricane' also has a stake in Dev Musco Lighting Pvt. Limited, which mounts floodlights in stadiums all over India. Some of the very few stadiums that have benefited from his investments are the PCA Stadium in Mohali, Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, and the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Kapil Dev also invested nearly $3 million in the ITL (Indian Trading League), which is driven by SAMCO Ventures, in which Kapil has a majority stake. Also Read | The Impact of Dew in Cricket: How It Affects Matches Different Income Sources Image Source: ESPN He was one of the founder members of the Laureus Foundation way back in the year 2000. The all-round legend is an ordinary licensed golf player who represented India in the 2018 Asia Pacific Seniors held in Japan. The world-cup-winning member of 1983 also appeared in some Bollywood films for which he had a cameo in Dillagi, Chain Khuli ki Main Khuli, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, and Iqbal. Sources revealed that he charged a whopping amount of ₹5 crores for his role performed by Ranveer Singh in the movie "83.". Kapil Dev Property Image Source: Getty Images Presently, Kapil Dev is living the retired life with his family in Delhi. He can mostly be seen playing golf early in the morning at the Delhi Golf Club. The bungalow and the area are both so captivating. His residence is a kilometer away from the Delhi Golf Club. Pretty supportive to the cricket enthusiast we are addressing, who is said to have an equal liking for golf, apart from cricket. The house is also fairly close to the National Stadium, where the World Cup-winning skipper himself got trained. Kapil Dev Stats Bowling Format Mat Inns Balls Runs Wkts BBI BBM Ave Econ SR 4w 5w 10w Tests 131 227 27740 12867 434 9/83 11/146 29.64 2.78 63.9 17 23 2 ODIs 225 221 11202 6945 253 5/43 5/43 27.45 3.71 44.2 3 1 0 FC 275 - 48853 22626 835 9/83 - 27.09 2.77 58.5 - 39 3 List A 310 - 14947 9161 335 5/43 5/43 27.34 3.67 44.6 3 2 0 Batting Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s Tests 131 184 15 5248 163 31.05 - - 8 27 ODIs 225 198 39 3783 175* 23.79 3979 95.07 1 14 FC 275 384 39 11356 193 32.91 - - 18 56 List A 310 270 47 5481 175* 24.57 - - 2 23 Conclusion This is the reason Kapil Dev's wealth is nothing but a reflection of the golden days of cricket played by him and an epitome that will never age. Be it on the cricket field or in real life, Kapil has emerged as an icon not just as a sportsperson but as a clever entrepreneur. The financial success story this time shall be another thing added to the credit list, but it would be true success solely because of Kapil's great contributions and tales Indian cricket shall ever hold.