Ajinkya Rahane, a prominent Indian cricketer, has faced inconsistent selection despite strong performances, with his net worth rising from modest beginnings to over INR 60 crore, driven by IPL contracts and brand endorsements.
Rahane’s journey in international cricket has been a mix of highs and setbacks. Even after delivering a stellar performance in the 2023 World Test Championship Final, he has been excluded from the Indian Test team for the past three years. Recently, after scoring 159 runs for Mumbai against Chhattisgarh in the Ranji Trophy, Rahane publicly voiced his frustration over the BCCI selectors for bypassing him in the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad. He highlighted the absence of any communication regarding his exclusion and emphasized that his vast experience could have been invaluable during India’s challenging tour of Australia. Nonetheless, with more than ten years in the sport, his financial standing has grown substantially. Starting his IPL career with Mumbai Indians in 2008, Rahane was initially signed for a minimal price of INR 12 lakh. His fortunes changed when he joined Rajasthan Royals in 2014, where his annual IPL earnings jumped to INR 7.5 crore between 2014 and 2015. From 2016 to 2017, his IPL salary rose to INR 8 crore and INR 9.5 crore, respectively. Over the last two seasons (2024 and 2025), however, his earnings saw a decline. Cumulatively, his IPL income has now crossed nearly INR 60 crore. Rahane’s endorsement portfolio includes a wide range of reputed brands. He has partnered with Nike, CEAT, Boost, NeoGrowth, Games24x7, ELSA Corp, Hudle, Fanoz, IDFC FIRST Bank, and Oatey. Industry reports indicate that he commands around INR 1 crore for each endorsement deal. A comparison of brand value between Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant reveals Rahane’s strong market presence. At 37 years old, Rahane expanded his luxury car collection by adding a sleek white Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 SUV, priced at approximately INR 3.3 crore, which he took delivery of in Mumbai alongside his wife, Radhika Dhopavkar. This Maybach joins his existing garage, which already features a BMW 6 Series GT (INR 75 lakh), an Audi Q5 (INR 70 lakh), and a Toyota model. In addition to his vehicles, Rahane owns a high-end sea-facing home in Mumbai, estimated to be worth over INR 20 crore. The property showcases Italian marble flooring, a cream-toned living room, a dedicated pooja room where he keeps his favorite bat during Diwali, and a dedicated wall displaying his trophies.