Tilak Varma is an Indian professional cricketer who plays as a left-handed batsman and part-time off-spin bowler. He represents Hyderabad in domestic cricket and the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. He made his international debut for India on 3 August 2023 in a T20I against the West Indies.
Tilak was born into a Telugu family. His father, Namboori Nagaraju Varma, hails from Medchal, Telangana, and worked as an electrician, while his mother, Namboori Gayatri Devi, is from Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, and is a homemaker. He has an elder brother named N. Tarun Varma.
Tilak’s cricket journey began when coach Salam Bayash spotted him playing tennis-ball cricket at the age of 11. Bayash trained him at the Legala Cricket Academy in Lingampally, Hyderabad, often providing transport for Tilak, whose family lived over 40 km away. The family later shifted closer to the academy to support his training.
In the Indian Premier League, Tilak was bought by the Mumbai Indians in the 2022 auction. He impressed early, scoring 61 off 33 balls against Rajasthan Royals in only his second match. In the 2023 season, he started strongly with an 84 off 46 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore and later played a quickfire 43 off 14 balls in the playoffs against Gujarat Titans, establishing himself as one of Mumbai’s most promising young talents.
Tilak Varma Contract With BCCI
Tilak Varma’s contract is a Grade C contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). His contract gives him an annual salary of ₹1 crore (approximately $115,000 USD). The contract period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
What is Tilak Varma’s Salary
Tilak Varma’s contract allows him to earn ₹1 crore annually for the 2024–2025 cycle, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. This salary covers his duties as a centrally contracted Indian cricketer. Apart from this, Tilak also earns ₹8 crore from his IPL contract with the Mumbai Indians for the 2025 season.
How much does Tilak Varma make in a minute?
Tilak Varma makes about ₹171 per minute from his ₹9 crore annual salary.
What is Tilak Varma’s Career Earnings
The estimated total earnings for Tilak Varma’s career as of 2024–2025 are INR 5 crore. He earns the majority of his INR 20–25 lakh monthly income through cricket contracts. He is paid ₹1 crore a year under a Grade C contract on the BCCI retainership list for 2024–2025 and his 2025 IPL contract is valued at ₹8 crore. He lives in Hyderabad and owns high-end cars like a Mercedes-Benz S-Class and a BMW 7 Series.
Tilak Varma’s Year-by-Year Contract History
BCCI Contract
Tilak Varma’s contract is a Grade C contract by the BCCI for the 2024-2025 season, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Under this contract, he earns an annual salary of ₹1 crore, excluding the match fees he receives for international games.
| Year | Annual Salary (INR) |
| 2025 | ₹1 crore |
IPL Contract
Tilak Varma’s contract with the Mumbai Indians allows him to earn a hefty amount of INR 8 crore. He joined the Mumbai Indians in the 2022 IPL mega auction, where he was bought for INR 1.70 crore. He remained with the franchise for three consecutive seasons at the same salary.
| Year | Annual Salary (INR) |
| 2025 | ₹8 crore |
| 2024 | ₹1.70 crore |
| 2023 | ₹1.70 crore |
| 2022 | ₹1.70 crore |
FAQs
Q. Is there a sibling of Tilak Varma?
A. N. Tarun Varma is the older brother of Tilak Varma.
Q. What is the IPL salary of Tilak Varma?
A. For ₹8 crore, the Mumbai Indians signed Tilak Varma for the 2025 IPL season.
Q. What is Tilak Varma’s monthly salary?
A. Tilak Varma’s monthly salary, which includes endorsements, the BCCI contract, and IPL revenue, is roughly ₹20 to 25 lakh.
Q. What is the mother tongue of Tilak Varma?
A. Tilak Varma’s mother tongue is Telugu. He was born in Hyderabad into a Telugu-speaking family.
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