Vikrant Gupta is a prominent Indian sports journalist who recently received a warm welcome in Pakistan following his visit after 19 years, find out more about him, his salary and net worth
The veteran journalist specializes in cricket and is known for his in-depth cricket analysis and no-nonsense takes on the game.
Who is Sports Tak cricket journalist Vikrant Gupta, biography, age, family, wife, children, education, salary and net worth
Several videos from Pakistan showcased fans gathering in mobs to receive Vikrant Gupta on the streets and hugging him like a long-lost brother.
Vikrant Gupta bio
Vikrant Gupta is a distinguished Indian sports journalist who was born on January 12, 1973, in Amritsar, India. Ever since a young age, Vikrant grew up with a passion for cricket and went on to play at the university and state levels. Vikrant is renowned for his insightful analysis, engaging interviews, and deep knowledge of cricket. He is a significant figure in Indian sports media. He currently resides in Chandigarh with his family and remains an avid sports enthusiast. During his free time, he enjoys playing badminton and cricket, besides traveling and practicing yoga.
Education
Vikrant Gupta attended the St. Francis School in Amritsar and later Christ High School in Chandigarh during his childhood. He later completed his Bachelor of Arts (English Hons) from DAV College, Chandigarh (1991-1994). Following which he pursued a Master of Arts in English Literature from Panjab University, Chandigarh (1994-1996). However, he did not complete the program and instead earned a Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication from Panjab University (1996-1997).
Lahore people chanting “Vikrant Gupta Zindabad”
Vikrant Gupta achieving celebrity status in Pakistan pic.twitter.com/H2Qs8VbBIJ
— yang goi (@GongR1ght) February 27, 2025
Career
After completing his education, Gupta started out his career as a special correspondent at The Indian Express in 1997. He worked in the role up until 2003, before joining the India Today Group—Aaj Tak and India Today. He initially joined as a senior editor (sports) and over the years established himself as a leading voice in sports journalism. Vikrant Gupta has covered major cricket events like the 2017 Champions Trophy, 2007 World Cup, and 2018 Asia Cup. He is now the Managing Editor of Aaj Tak/Sports Tak.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Vikrant Gupta has received the following major achievements:
- An award for his TV talk show Salaam Cricket at the 19th Indian Television Academy Awards in 2019
- Best Sports Presenter, Best Sports Show, and Best Sports Talk Show at the Indian Television NT Awards in 2022
- Best Talk Show at the Afaqs TV Awards in 2022
- Best Anchor Digital at the Annual Exchange4Media News Broadcasting Awards (ENBA) in 2024
Wife and children
Vikrant Gupta is married to his wife Minna Gupta, with whom he has two sons, Aarav and Ishaan.
Vikrant Gupta has an Instagram account with the handle @vikrant.gupta73, where he has over 846K followers and about 776 posts.
Vimal Kumar was ahead of the time when he said Vikrant Gupta can win election in Pakistan 😭pic.twitter.com/NWDRVFukcj
— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) February 28, 2025
Net Worth
Vikrant Gupta has an estimated net worth of approximately ₹10-15 crore INR. His main income sources include his salary from Aaj Tak, where he earns between ₹50 lakhs-1 crore annually, and his brand endorsements and sponsorships.