Top 10 Richest Cricketers In The World:
Cricket is one of the most fashionable sport around the world. Even though cricket is a less known sport in the western continents, it has an incredible fan following in countries such as India, Pakistan, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and England. With the arrival of T20 leagues, the game has turned out to become one of the most richest sport in the world.
Amidst being the richest sport, the cricketers also possess good wealth which ends up living luxurious lifestyle along with the stardom they receive. However, the players who are good enough, earns a penny more than others. Here we will be looking at the Top 10 Richest Cricketers in the World.
10. Shane Watson (Net Worth- $30 Million)
The former Australian International cricketer is one of the most prominent all rounders of all time. He ended his cricketing career on 2016 after playing a massive 307 International matches. He is one among the few International cricketers who have scored centuries in all formats. He was the costliest cricketer in Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2016 as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bought him for a whopping amount of INR 9.5 Crores per year.
Shane Warne has endorsed brands such as Asics, Tag Heuer and many more. Currently, his net worth is estimated to be 30 million dollars.
9. Yuvraj Singh (Net Worth – $35 Million)
Man of the tournament of ICC ODI World Cup 2011, Yuvraj Singh’s net worth is estimated to be around 35 million dollars. He endorses brands such as Reebook, Revital, Pepsi and many more. He is also the owner of YouWeCan, which provides treatment to cancer patients. He was the highest paid cricketer for two consecutive years (2014 and 2015) in IPL. He was bought for massive amount of INR 16 Crores in 2015 IPL by Delhi Daredevils.
8. Jacques Kallis (Net Worth – $35 Million)
One of the greatest all rounder of all time, Jacques Kallis has a net worth around 35 million dollars. The Proteas cricketer is the only to score 10,000 runs and pick 250 plus wickets. His crucial role for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2012 helped them to be crowned as champions. He was named as the Wisden Cricketer of the year 2013. He was the brand ambassador of Advanced Hair Studio India in 2017. Currently, he is the batting coach of Kolkata Knight Riders.
7. Virender Sehwag (Net Worth – $40 Million)
Former Indian opener, who is known for his explosive batting style, comes in the 7th spot in Top 10 Richest Cricketers in the World with a net worth of 40 million US dollars. He has endorsed brands such as Hero Honda, Boost, Samsung, Reebok, Adidas and many more. The “Nawab of Najafgarh” has also started an International school for underprivileged students. He was first cricketer to be awarded with ‘Wisden Leading Cricketer’. Currently, Viru is the brand ambassador of ‘My Team11’.
6. Shane Warne (Net Worth – $52 Million)
The legendary Aussie leg spinner, who is one among the five Wisden Cricketers of the 20th Century, has a net worth around 52 million dollars. He has endorsed brands such as Victoria Bitter, Pepsi, McDonald’s and many others. In IPL 2008, he successfully led Rajasthan Royals to become the champions of maiden edition of IPL. Currently, he is the head coach of Rajasthan Royals in IPL and is also an active commentator.
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5. Brian Lara (Net Worth – $65 Million)
Brian Lara is one of the greatest batsman International cricket ever witnessed. He is the record holder for the highest score of 400 in test cricket. His Net Worth is estimated to be around 65 million US dollars. He was the brand ambassador of Bmobile telecommunications and Angostura’s LLB. The West Indian legend is one of the three cricketers to win the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year award.
4. Ricky Ponting (Net Worth – $65 Million)
The most successful skipper in the history of cricket, led Australian team to win 2 ODI World cups, Ricky Ponting has a net worth of 65 million dollars. He was the brand ambassador of Kookabura for a long period of time. He has endorsed brands such as Valvoline, Adidas, Pura Milk, Rexona and many more. He was awarded as Cricketer of the Decade by Australian Cricket Association for his enormous contributions to the national side. Currently, he is the head coach of Delhi Capitals.
3. Virat Kohli (Net Worth – $92 Million)
One of the best batsman of modern era, Virat Kohli has a net worth around 92 million US dollars. He is the skipper of Indian national side in all formats. The run machine from Delhi has endorsed brands such as Pepsi, Valvoline, Google, Hero Moto corp, Colgate, Tissot, Too Yumm, Manyavar and many more.
Virat Kohli became the costliest player in the history of IPL when he extended his INR 17 Crores contract with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2018. He is the only cricketer to feature in Forbes top 100 Highest paid athletes in the world.
2. MS Dhoni (Net Worth – $111 Million)
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni has a net worth around 111 million US dollars. The Ranchi cricketer who retired from test cricket back in 2014, recently retired from limited overs cricket too. He endorses brands such as Reebok, TVS Motors, Colgate, Godaddy and many others. He is the only skipper to win all the 3 ICC Tournament Trophies.
1. Sachin Tendulkar (Net Worth – $115 Million)
The ‘GOD of Cricket’, Sachin Tendulkar is the richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of 115 million US dollars. He has endorsed around 50 International brands such as BMW, Pepsi, Luminous, Adidas, Canon, Phillips, Britannia, VISA, Castrol, Coca-Cola and many others. The master blaster earns around17 to 20 crores INR yearly from brand endorsements.
And that’s the end of Top 10 Richest Cricketers In The World.