Shubman Gill is no longer just only Indian Cricket rising star; but he has now become one of the most sought-after names in the brand endorsement market. Over the past three years, Gill's brand value has witnessed a remarkable threefold jump, climbing from under 25-30 crore in 2022 to nearly 130 crore in 2025. His rapid rise mirrors the composure he shows on the cricket field, highlighted by his appointment as India's new Test Captain and Asia Cup vice captain.
IPL Salary and Financial Growth
Gill's commercial appeal is also fueled by this performance in the IPL. As captain of the Gujarat Titans, he was retained for 16.5 crore, a figure that has placed him firmly among the league's sector's youngest players. His consistency with the bat, combined with leadership responsibilities, has boosted his status on and off the field.
Expanding Endorsement Portfolio
From being associated with a handful of sports brands early in his career, Gill today boasts an endorsement portfolio that spans sports lifestyle, fintech, FMCG, and consumer technology. His marquee deals include CEAT Tyers, TVS, JBL, Coca Coca-Cola.
Tata Capital, Bajaj Allianz, Muscleblaze, and Gillette. In recent months, newer categories have shown strong interest, with fashion labels, online gaming platforms, nutrition brands, and grooming products approaching him to cash in on his aspirational image.
Industry experts highlight that Gill's Endorsement fees have nearly doubled in the last two years. While earlier he charged 40- 50 lakh per deal, his annual contracts today are in the 80 lakh to 1.2 crore range, with single-day appearances fetching up to ₹1.5 crore.
Why Brand Loves Gill
Gill's clean, boy-next-door image, combined with his around 17 million Instagram following, makes him a natural magnet for a Gen Z audience. For companies targeting young, digital-first consumers, he represents authenticity, consistency, and aspiration in one package. His cultural visibility outside cricket, such as voicing Pavithra Prabhakar (The Indian Spider Man) has further strengthened his youth connect.
With India set for a busy international calendar, marketers believe Gill is entering a peak commercial phase. Expects that if he maintains his form leadership his brand valuation could surpass senior players by 2026. From now on, Shubman Gill stands as Indian cricket's next big marketing magnet, one whose value is soaring well beyond the cricket field.