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Harmanpreet Kaur’s Net Worth, IPL Salary, Biography, and Awards

Whenever a conversatoin about Indian women cricketers takes place, one name stands tall above others, Harmanpreet Kaur. She is a batting all-rounder, who took inspiration from Virendra Sehwag to play some noteworthy innings that saw her become the Indian Women’s T20I team captain. 

Harmanpreet Kaur started her cricket journey when she was in high school. She played with men in the early stages of her career due to the lack of female cricketers. Kaur’s father, a Volleyball and Basketball player himself, once was a cricketer. He taught cricket to Harmanpreet as her first coach.

Kaur’s debut match was against Pakistan women at the Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2009. Harmanpreet Kaur was selected as a captain for Women’s ODI in 2013. However, enough is already talked about her cricketing accumens, therefore in this article we will delve into her Net Worth, IPL Salary, Biography, and Awards.

Harmanpreet Kaur Net Worth 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur’s net worth is 23 Crore. The figure includes her brand endorsement deals, participation in the WBBL and KSL, business ventures, and remuneration from the Board of Control of Cricket India. 

Harmanpreet Kaur’s yearly pay under the Grade A BCCI contract is 50 Lakh rupees. Her net worth also involves her salary from the Cricket Association of Punjab for playing domestic cricket. Kaur has also her part with multiple brands. She charges between 40-50 lakh per year for the promotion of a company. 

Harmanpreet Kaur Salary 2023

The Grade A contract was awarded to Kaur for the 2019-20 season, with a salary of 50 lakh. Fees for domestic match in Punjab is Rs 20,000. 

Along with this, she also makes a substantial sum by playing in the Women T20 Challenge, Women Big Bash, and the Kia Super League. Additionally, her endorsements and investments help to boost her monthly income. 

Harmanpreet Kaur IPL Salary 2023

Kaur makes Rs 1 Lakh per match as IPL salary. She is also the captain of Supernovas in the Women T20 Challenge every season. 

The BCCI awards Rs 1 Lakh to every Player who becomes a part of the final XI of every Women T20 Challenge, according to Indian Cricket Board officials. Each game pays around Rs 50,000 to the selected players. 

Kaur receives between Rs 50,000 and 100,000 in every match in the WT20 challenge. She has won twice in the competition, consecutively. 

The Women BBL & The Hundred Salary

Harmanpreet Kaur is the first Indian woman cricket to play in the WBBL in 2016. She also secured contracts with cricket teams in several T20 leagues. She participated in Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades in the WBBL. Kaur is also the first Indian woman cricketer to represent the Lancashire Thunders in the Kia Super League, staged in England. 

However, the earnings of overseas players are not disclosed. But the base retainer for players is estimated at around $25K, with elite international players earning up to $40K. Thus, Kaur’s WBBL earning is roughly around $30K. 

Harmanpreet Kaur Biography

Harmanpreet Kaur was born on 8 March 1989 in Punjab. Her father, Harmandar Singh Bhullar, was a clerk at a court by profession and loves to play Volleyball and Basketball. Kaur’s mother’s name is Satwinder Kaur.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s interest in cricket came when she enrolled at the Gian Jyoti School Academy, 20 miles from her home in Moga. Her coach’s name was Kamaldeesh Singh Sodhi. 

Kaur’s father was a Volleyball and Basketball player. Her mother was a homemaker, and her sister was an assistant professor at Guru Nanak College in Moga with a PG degree in English. 

Kaur’s early stages of her cricket career went playing with males. She got her inspiration from Virendra Sehwag. As a result, she hung his porters in her room and became a batter all-rounder.

Kaur belongs to a Sikh family. She is also a very big foodie. In 2019, Kaur quit eating gluten. However, her decision helped her tremendously in her recovery from her multiple injuries. In 2014, Harmanpreet Kaur shifted to Mumbai and started working for Indian Railways. 

Awards:

  • Kaur was awarded with the Arjuna Award in 2017

Player of Tournament Award (Women’s Big Bash League 2021)

  • Kaur became the best International Cricketer in WBBL in 2017-18
  • Kaur was also honoured with the Player of the Tournament Award in 2012

Harmanpreet Kaur House

Harmanpreet Kaur lives with her family in a Villa in Moga, Punjab. Kaur also owns a residence in Mumbai. The information about Kaur’s house is limited and not available to the public.

Harmanpreet Kaur Car and Bike

Harmanpreet Kaur loves riding a motorcycle, along with having numerous cars. She owns several high-end cars and superbikes. In 2017, Kaur was awarded a Datsun Redi-Go automobile for her remarkable performance in the Women’s World Cup. 

Cars: Datsun Redi-Go & a luxury car(unknown model)

Bike: Harrley Davidson

Harmanpreet Kaur Endorsements l Brand Ambassador List

Harmanpreet Kaur has gained popularity for her extraordinary performance on the Indian team throughout the year. She attracted so many brand endorsement deals. She charges approximately. Rs 10-12 Lakh per day for a brand shoot. 

Additionally, Kaur charges between Rs 40-50 Lakh every year to endorse a product. She worked with the following brands:

  • B-Natural juices
  • CEAT Tyres
  • Royal Challengers
  • Boost
  • HDFC Life
  • Glow & Lovely
  • WTF Fantasy Sports
  • str8Bat
  • Nike

Conclusion

Harmanpreet Kaur is a remarkable Indian women cricketer. She has played a role as a batsman and also led the Indian team, which is admirable. With her experience in several T20s throughout the world, she has motivated girls to be bold and strong.

Kaur earned many awards, including the Arjuna Award. She is an inspiration and will be forever!

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