Several Indian cricketers have seamlessly transitioned from sporting legends to successful entrepreneurs. Their businesses span fitness, fashion, food, entertainment and more — showcasing vision, passion and savvy beyond the boundary ropes.
1. Virat Kohli:
After retiring from Test cricket in May 2025, Virat Kohli has been aggressively expanding his entrepreneurial footprint. He rejected a Rs 300 crore renewal deal from Puma to invest in Agilitas, a new sportswear startup, positioning it as a partner to globally expand his One8 brand. He’s also a strategic investor in the World Bowling League, aiming to elevate bowling as a professional sport.
Virat Kohli’s broader portfolio is diverse — co-ownership of ISL’s FC Goa, fashion brand WROGN, gym chain Chisel Fitness, restaurants Nueva and One8 Commune, investments in MPL (gaming), Digit Insurance, Hyperice (wellness), Blue Tribe (plant-based foods), Rage Coffee, Stepathlon Kids and the social platform Sport Convo.
2. Sachin Tendulkar:
A pioneer among cricketers in business, Sachin Tendulkar founded Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar Sports Management Pvt Ltd to manage his commercial affairs. In hospitality, he co-owns two Mumbai restaurants — Tendulkar’s (Colaba) and Sachin’s (Mulund).
3. Kapil Dev:
The 1983 World Cup-winning captain has invested across sports infrastructure, hospitality and lifestyle. His ventures include Dev Musco Lighting (stadium illumination), Kaptain’s Retreat (a cricket-themed restaurant chain), holdings in SAMCO Ventures and involvement in the Indian Trading League, equity in security firm Zicom, and association with a golf-themed real estate project, Haldi Golf County. He has also acquired land near Mumbai for farmhouse development.
4. Virender Sehwag:
Known as the ‘Nawab of Najafgarh’, Virender Sehwag was one of the most entertaining batsmen of his era, thrilling fans with his fearless sixes and playful antics on the field. After retiring from international cricket, he continued to delight audiences, this time on social media. With his sharp wit and humour, Sehwag quickly became a favourite on X (Twitter), earning a reputation as the platform’s king of one-liners.
Beyond cricket and commentary, Virender Sehwag has also ventured into entrepreneurship. He owns a restaurant called ‘Sehwag’s Favourites’ and has made significant investments in the Sehwag International School in Haryana, an institution dedicated to providing quality education and fostering holistic development among students.
5. Yuvraj Singh:
Post his battle with cancer, Yuvraj Singh launched YouWeCan in 2012, a nonprofit organisation focused on cancer awareness, screening, treatment support and survivor empowerment. He later initiated YouWeCan Ventures, investing Rs 40–50 crore in promising tech startups such as Vyomo, Healthians, EduKart, JetSetGo and Cartisan.
6. MS Dhoni:
‘Captain Cool’ has established a sprawling business empire. He co-owns Chennaiyin FC (ISL), Mahi Racing Team India (motorcycle racing), and launched lifestyle brand SEVEN (sportswear and footwear). His investments include SportsFit World gyms, hospitality venture Hotel Mahi Residency in Ranchi, Dhoni Entertainment Pvt Ltd (film/digital production), organic farming, and 7Ink Brews – a F&B brand featuring beer and chocolates inspired by his iconic helicopter shot.
Additionally, he backed startups like Khatabook (digital ledger), Cars24 (used car platform), HomeLane, RunAdam, Shaka Harry (plant-based protein) and Acko (insurtech).
7. Sourav Ganguly:
While Sourav Ganguly is not widely associated with business ventures, he has stepped into coaching – joining the Pretoria Capitals (SA20) as head coach in August 2025, extending his cricketing legacy into management.
Indian cricket legends continue to thrive off the field. Through strategic investments, brand building and entrepreneurial ventures, cricketers like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev and Yuvraj Singh are redefining legacy and impact, leveraging their fame to create enduring business empires.
