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Since its inception, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has not only gained the attention of cricket lovers across the world but has also redefined the techniques of playing cricket.  Not only this, the league has proved to be a boon for many players making them a star from their talent. The IPL has not only given them fame but also brought a dynamic change in their lifestyles. Today you can see many of them driving the most highly coveted cars in the world.  

 

This blog highlights the cars parked in the yards of some renowned cricketers dominating the charm of every game they play in the IPL.

 

Rohit Sharma: Let’s begin with the skipper of the Indian cricket team and also the skipper of the Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma. With his cricketing Rohit has not only won many matches of the Indian cricket team but under his captaincy, Mumbai Indians has held the IPL trophy for a record five times. You can see Rohit driving Lamborghini Urus on several occasions. Powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine boosting the power of 641 bhp and a torque of 850Nm. It is mated with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission system. In India, it is priced at Rs 3.55 crore. The Urus has a personalized number plate of 264 number, which is also the highest score made by Rohit Sharma in an ODI.

 

 

Virat Kohli: The former skipper of the Indian cricket team and the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore Captain, Virat Kohli, recently revealed that he has sold off most of his cars, citing that they were impulsive purchases. He explained that he now only keeps and uses what is practical and necessary. Despite being a brand ambassador for Audi, Kohli has adopted a more practical approach towards his car ownership. Currently, he owns an Audi R8 V10 plus, which is worth around Rs. 2.72 crores and boasts an impressive 602 bhp engine with a maximum torque of 560 Nm at 6500 rpm.

 

 

Shreyas Iyer: The captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Shreyas Iyer, recently purchased a luxurious Mercedes-AMG G 63 4Matic SUV for Rs. 2.45 crore. This top-of-the-line variant of the G-Wagon series is equipped with an AMG 4.0-liter V8 Biturbo engine that can produce an impressive 430 kW (577 bhp) of power and a peak torque of 850 Nm. In terms of speed, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.5 seconds. 

 

 

Mohammed Shami: Mohammed Shami, the fast bowler for the Gujarat Titans cricket team, owns a striking Caldera Red Jaguar F-Type sportscar as part of his car collection. Priced at Rs. 98.13 lakh ex-showroom, this two-seater F-Type R-Dynamic 2.0 is the most affordable variant in Jaguar's sportscar lineup. Equipped with a 2-litre-4-cylinder supercharged petrol engine that delivers 295 bhp of peak power and 400 Nm of peak torque, the F-Type 2.0 can reach a top speed of 250 kmph and go from 0 to 100 kmph in just 5.7 seconds. An 8-speed ZF torque converter automatic gearbox sends torque to the car's rear wheels.

 

 

Hardik Pandya: The captain of the Gujrat Titans cricket team, Hardik Pandya, has been spotted several times driving various luxurious cars on the streets of Mumbai. It is reported that he also owns a Lamborghini Huracan EVO. Equipped with Lamborghini's 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 engine that produces an impressive 630 bhp and 640 Nm of torque, the Huracan Evo can reach a top speed of 0-100 kmph in just 2.9 seconds, despite its kerb weight of 1422 kg.