10 richest cricketers in the world

Cricket is one of the most followed sports in countries like India, Australia, England etc. People here follow this sport very enthusiastically and players playing from these countries are treated as superheroes, particularly in India. Hence, top level cricketers here earn a lot, primarily through their sport and then through endorsements etc. Elite cricketers are public figures who hold a large influence on a major share of the public. Hence, top MNCs tie up with these players and make them the face of their brand. Apart from all the indirect sources, these players earn a lot through cricket. They play cricket throughout the year in some or the other part of the world. Now that franchise cricket is blooming, these players have  contracts with different franchises in different leagues. Those players who retire also enjoy a lot of monetary benefits through coaching, training etc.  For example Sachin Tendulkar, even after retirement, he is associated with Mumbai Indians as a coach/mentor. Hence, these players make a lot of money throughout their life. It’s the reputation they have earned earlier and reaping its benefits now. 

Now, have you ever wondered about the net worth of top level cricketers? Or have you  ever thought about who is the richest cricketer in the world? Well, today in this article by ZAP cricket, we will talk about the Top 10 richest cricketers in the World. Following is the list of players as per their rank in terms of net worth: 

Sachin Tendulkar- INR 1250 crores 

Tendulkar played for India from 1989 to 2013. He represented India in 200 Test matches, 463 ODIs and 1 T20I. He endorsed deals with top companies like Adidas, BMW, Pepsi, MRF etc. Along with that, he invested in multiple business ventures as well. He has a luxury car collection and has houses in various parts of the world.

Mahindra Singh Dhoni- INR 1040 crores

MS Dhoni is the most successful captain of the Indian Team so far. He has lifted all the ICC Trophies as captain. In 2007, he won the ICC Men’s T20  World Cup. In 2011, he lifted the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and in 2013, he grabbed ICC Men’s Champions Trophy. Apart from that, he has lifted the IPL trophy several times. Presently, he is part of Chennai Super Kings and will be playing as an uncapped player in 2025 IPL. 

Virat Kohli- INR 1020 crores

Virat Kohli is one of the most liked cricketers in the world. He is highly regarded for his attitude and discipline and is one of the greatest players produced by the country. Like Sachin, Virat too has invested in multiple businesses. Some of the top businesses with which Virat is associated are One8Commune, Wrong, Chisel etc. He has invested in luxury apartments in various parts of the world. Because of his fan following, he is the face of many top brands like Puma, Audi etc. He also earns INR 2.5 crores for promoting businesses through his social media handles. 

Sourav Ganguly- INR 634 crores 

Dada was the captain of the Indian Cricket Team in the early 2000s. He is now a commentator and holds a commanding position in the Cricket Association of Bengal and BCCI. He has played 113 Test matches and 311 ODI matches for India, scoring 7,212 and 11,363 runs respectively. 

Ricky Ponting- INR 480 crores

Ponting is the richest cricketer from Australia. He was one of the most successful captains of his country who brought a revolutionary change in the cricket dynamics of his country. He was named ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2006 and 2007. As of now,he actively takes part in coaching various franchise teams. Along with that, he is a commentator as well.

Chris Gayle- INR 375 crores

Gayle is the richest cricketer from a Caribbean country. He has played a lot of cricket for his country and is one of most liked cricketers in IPL. His record in T20Is is stellar as he was a beast in the shortest format. He is very fond of luxury cars and bikes and has a huge collection of them. His favorite car is 24 Carat Gold Universe Boss Bentley which is worth $50000.

Virender Sehwag- INR 332 crores

Viru, also known as Nawab of Cricket, used to open for the Indian Team. His style of batting was quite different from others. He represented India from 1999 till 2013 and in that period he played 104 Test matches and 251 ODI matches. Presently, he is a commentator and sports mentor. Along with that, he is a prominent member in Delhi and District Cricket Association. 

Pat Cummins- INR 320 crores

Pat Cummins is the captain of Australian Men’s Team in Test and ODI. He has won two ICC trophies as a leader. First, he grabbed the 2023 ICC World Test Champions and then in the same year he won ICC Men’s World Cup in India. Along with that, he plays regular franchise cricket. In fact, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024 IPL auction for INR 20.50 crore, which was second highest price in bidding that year. 

Yuvraj Singh- INR 266 crores 

Yuvraj Singh is always remembered as a player who smashed six 6s to Stuart Broad. He played a significant role in 2007 and 2011 World Cups and it was because of him India lifted the silverware twice. He was supremely talented and often won games for his country single handedly. Throughout his career, he has earned a lot through cricket. Presently, he is a mentor to young cricketers and is a professional golfer.

Shane Watson- INR 254 crores  

Shane Watson was an all rounder from Australia. He played 307 international games, scored 10,950 runs and took 291 wickets. He was in the squad that won 2007 and 2015 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and 2006 and 2009 ICC Champions Trophy.