This article shows information about the Top 10 Richest Cricketers in India.
Since cricket is recognized in India as a religion rather than a sport and its players are treated as gods, they have earned enormous money as a result of their popularity.
Many players in cricket go on to become investors and businesses. With the mix of their lavish wages, endorsement deals, and business interests, the players became the highest-paid athletes in the world.
Here is a list of the Richest Indian Cricket players and their net worth estimated by DNA:
10. Rohit Sharma (Rs 130 crores)
One of the wealthiest cricketers in the nation, the current captain of the Indian team has a net worth of 214 crore. Every brand endorsement costs him between Rs 1-2 crore.
9. Gautam Gambhir (Rs 150 crores)
Gambhir, an ex-player for the Indian national team and the team coach of the IPL’s Lucknow SuperGiants, has accumulated a respectable amount of cash over his career. Along with his involvement in sports, he is a member of parliament and has endorsed numerous products over the course of his career.
8. Rahul Dravid (Rs 170 crores)
Rahul Dravid is the present coach of the Indian Cricket Team, also referred to as The Wall. The celebrated cricketer earns Rs 60 lakhs per year from BCCI alone. His other business ventures and brand deals have made him one of the wealthiest cricketers in India. The player has done numerous brand endorsements during his career in addition to his work on the sporting front and as a member of the parliament.
7. Suresh Raina (Rs 185 crores)
In 2022, the former cricketer announced his retirement from any kind of sport. Raina, known as the “all-rounder”, has various other business enterprises and played for the Chennai Super Kings, where he was regarded as one of the most crucial players.
6. Yuvraj Singh (Rs 255 crores)
Yuvi played significant roles in both of the Indian cricket team’s world cup victories. After overcoming cancer, the player returned to the field to play the game. He owns a number of enterprises, including the clothing line “YouWe”.
5. Virender Sehwag (Rs 285 crores)
The owner of Sehwag International School and Sports Academy, Viru Paaji is frequently spotted in the commentary box. But aside from that, the former cricket player started his own sportswear company, VS, which made him one of the richest cricketers of India.
4. Sourav Ganguly (Rs 365 crores)
The player, affectionately referred to as Dada, is a feeling in Bengali homes. The player receives Rs 2 crore a year as BCCI President. Additionally, he has endorsed various brands.
3. M.S. Dhoni (Rs 765 crores)
The former captain of the Indian Cricket Team is regarded as the team’s goat. The cricketer played for the IPL team Chennai Super Kings, and under his captaincy, the team has won in numerous IPL matches. Dhoni, who owns a variety of properties, recently established his own film production company.
2. Virat Kohli (Rs 980 crores)
The powerful batsman, who is among the richest players in the world, has reached a net worth of approximately Rs 1000 crores. He owns a number of establishments, including the restaurant One8 Commune. Virat and his actress wife Anushka Sharma have worked together to make numerous investments.
1. Sachin Tendulkar (Rs. 1090 crores)
Sachin is the Richest player in the world and is regarded as the greatest cricketer of all time. One of the player’s many records is for most runs scored in international cricket matches. In addition to being a co-owner of the ISL football teams Kerala Blasters and badminton team Bengaluru Raptors, he has invested in other startups.
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