How Much Does Gautam Gambhir Earn Daily As India Coach? His Cars, Bungalow & Luxury Life

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has achieved yet another multi-nation tournament victory. First, he secured the Champions Trophy and now the Asia Cup, maintaining Team India’s trophy-winning streak. Gambhir, often in the news for his controversial decisions, succeeded legendary Indian batsman and coach Rahul Dravid in July 2024. His appointment was delayed due to negotiations over his salary. Fans are curious about the salary of the Indian cricket team’s coach.

Everyone wants to know how much the Team India head coach receives from the BCCI. While exact figures have not been released, sources suggest his earnings are close to Rahul Dravid’s previous salary. According to a Times Now report, Gambhir is reportedly paid approximately Rs 12-14 crore annually. This equates to roughly Rs 1 crore per month for his work with Team India.

Gautam Gambhir is paid Rs 14 crore annually by the BCCI for coaching the Indian team. This translates to Rs 3,83,561 per day, meaning his daily salary from the BCCI is over Rs 3 lakh.

In addition to his salary, according to an Economic Times report, Gambhir receives a daily allowance of Rs 21,000 during international tours. He travels with the team in business class and is provided with high-end accommodation. These are the standard amenities afforded to the head coach of the Indian cricket team.

Gautam Gambhir’s illustrious cricket career spanned 58 Tests, 147 ODIs, and 37 T20 Internationals. He played a key role in India’s victories in the 2007 T20 World Cup final and the 2011 ODI World Cup final. Under his captaincy, the Kolkata Knight Riders won two IPL titles (2012 and 2014), and he mentored them to a third title in 2024.

Apart from cricket, Gambhir earns income from various businesses. His net worth is reportedly around Rs 265 crore (approximately $2.65 billion). This estimate is based on Times Now and publicly available data. According to Mint, when he joined politics with the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019, his income tax returns showed an annual income of approximately Rs 12.40 crore (approximately $1.24 billion), making him one of the wealthiest candidates in Delhi during the Lok Sabha elections.

Speaking of Gautam Gambhir’s luxurious lifestyle, he owns a luxurious bungalow in Rajendra Nagar, Delhi, reportedly worth around Rs 20 crore. He also owns plots in Jaypee Wish Town in Noida and several other posh colonies. Gambhir is also a fan of luxury cars, owning a BMW 530D worth Rs 7.4 million. In addition, cars like Audi Q5, SX4, Mahindra Bolero Stinger and Toyota Corolla are also parked in his garage.