Cricket has been among the most popular sports all over the world. The game has generated huge revenue over the years due to its immense fanbase, with some of the players being the face of it throughout the years.
There have been several cricketers who have immense popularity among fans all over the world and are also among some of the wealthiest cricketers in the world. Apart from playing cricket, these cricketers are also a prominent name among brands and earn extra income that adds to their net worth.
While some players are also big names in franchise cricket and have been among the expensive players in cricket leagues such as Indian Premier League (IPL), Big Bash League (BBL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and many more. In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top 10 richest cricketers in the world.
Richest Cricketers in the World
10. Yuvraj Singh
Former India cricketer, Yuvraj Singh has been among the best all-rounders for the Indian cricket team. He played a monumental role in India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup triumph. He is also among the richest cricketers in the world with a net worth of around $33.25 million, that is close to ₹2.66 billion.
9. Pat Cummins
Australia skipper Pat Cummins has been one of the most popular cricketers in the last one year and has gained immense popularity with his exceptional captaincy in 2023. He led Australia to the World Test Championship Final title and the ODI World Cup victory last year. He also became the second most expensive player in the IPL after Sunrisers Hyderabad bought him for ₹20.50 Crore. Cummins enjoys a net worth of around $41 million, that is close to ₹3.44 billion.
8. Virendra Sehwag
Former India cricketer, Virendra Sehwag was known for his attacking batting and power-hitting skills. He used to give fiery starts as an opening batter and is the only Indian player to achieve milestones of two triple centuries in Tests. Along with this, Sehwag has also enjoyed a great wealth and is the eighth richest cricketer in the world with net worth of around $41.4 million, which equals to around ₹3.32 billion.
7. Chris Gayle
Former West Indies cricketer, Chris Gayle has been one of the most dangerous batters to bowl to during his prime years. He was known for his big six hitting abilities and has smashed a few sixes out of the stadium during his career. Gayle is also among the richest cricketers in the world and has a net worth of $46.8 million, which is close to ₹3.75 billion.
6. Shane Warne
Australia’s Shane Warne is regarded as the greatest leg-spinner of all time and has achieved significant milestones in his career. Unfortunately, Warne passed away due to cardiac arrest in 2022, but still is among the richest cricketers in the world. The former cricketer had a net worth of $51.125 million (₹4 billion).
5. Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting has been among the greatest captains in international cricket who led Australia to two ODI World Cup titles and two Champions Trophy titles. He has also scored more than 13000 runs each in Test and ODI cricket. Along with these, Ponting is also the fifth richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of around $60 Million, i,e. around ₹4.8 Billion.
4. Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly has been among the best and the most fearless captains of the Indian cricket team. Apart from that, he also excelled with his batting for the Indian team throughout the years. Ganguly is the fifth richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of around $79.25 million that is close to ₹6.34 billion.
3. Virat Kohli
The richest cricketer among active players, star Indian batter Virat Kohli comes third in the list of richest cricketers in the world. Apart from playing cricket, Kohli has also made a significant name among big brands and boasts a net worth of around $122 Million, i,e. ₹10.21 Billion.
2. MS Dhoni
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is the second richest cricketer in the world and has been a prominent name among big brands over the years. He is the most successful Indian captain who led the Indian team to 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions trophy. The wicket-keeper batter has a net worth of around $127 Million which is around ₹10.63 Billion.
1. Sachin Tendulkar
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is the all-time richest cricketer in the world. He has achieved significant milestones throughout his career including being the being highest run scorer of all time in international cricket and the only cricketer with 100 international centuries. India’s cricketing great has a net worth of around $172 Million which is around ₹14.40 Billion.
