Top 10 Richest Indian Cricketers with the Highest Net Worth (2024)

In India, cricket fever is an indisputable phenomena that cuts across age, gender, and socioeconomic divides. Indians have a particular place in their hearts for cricket, whether it's because of the thrilling atmosphere of a live match, the thrill of the Indian Premier League (IPL), or the emotional rollercoaster of international events. In Southeast Asia, cricket is the most lucrative sport in addition to being the most popular. Major competitions like the ODI World Cup draw billions of people globally and are more popular than the Super Bowl.

Additionally, these competitions excite cricket fans and bring in enormous sums of money for the organizers through sponsorships, ticket sales, advertising, and other means. The Indian Premier competition, or IPL, is actually the second-richest sports competition globally. Given how much Indians adore cricket, this is hardly surprising. Therefore, it goes without saying that the Indian cricket players who compete in these competitions must receive a substantial payment. Let's now examine the top ten richest cricket players in India.

Richest Indian Cricketers Ranking:

10. Gautam Gambhir:

He was instrumental in India's triumphs in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2007 T20 World Cup. He is now the tenth richest Indian cricketer with a net worth of $23 million. 

9. Rohit Sharma:

Rohit Sharma, who is renowned for his aggressive batting style and capacity to score large runs, is the current captain of the Indian cricket team. He is now the ninth-richest Indian cricketer with a net worth of $24 million.

8. Rahul Dravid:

Rahul Dravid is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. He was renowned for being able to anchor the innings and for having good technique. He is the eighth-richest Indian cricketer with a net worth of $23 million.

7. Suresh Raina:

Suresh Raina, a left-handed batsman and former Indian cricket player, is renowned for his aggressive batting style and capacity for rapid run scoring. He is the seventh richest Indian cricketer with a net worth of $25 million.

6. Yuvraj Singh:

Yuvi, also known as Yuvraj Singh, is a former all-rounder and cricket player from India. Known for his strong batting and superb fielding abilities, he was named Player of the Tournament after helping India win the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. He is the sixth-richest Indian cricketer with a net worth of $35 million.

5. Virendra Sehwag:

Former Indian cricket player Virendra Sehwag, popularly known as Viru, is renowned for his forceful batting approach. With a net worth of $45 million, Virendra Sehwag is the fifth-richest cricket player in India.

4. Saurav Ganguly:

Former Indian cricket player Saurav Ganguly, popularly known as Dada, captained the Indian national team. Ganguly is worth fifty million dollars.

3. Virat Kohli:

Without a doubt, the world's best batsman at the moment is the former captain of the Indian cricket team. His ability to track down targets and his steady performance have earned him the moniker "chase master." Kohli is among the highest-paid athletes in the world, with a net worth of $93 million. With more than 178 million Instagram followers, he is also the most popular Indian star. 

2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni:

One of the best Indian captains of all time, if not the best, is MSD, as his supporters affectionately refer to him. The ICC World Twenty20 in 2007, the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011, and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 have all seen India win, making skipper Cool the only skipper of the Indian cricket team to do so. With a net worth of $110 million, MS Dhoni is the second-richest cricket player in India.  

1. Sachin Tendulkar:

Sachin Tendulkar is the best cricket player of all time. In all cricket formats, the legend leads the field in runs scored. His enormous net worth is $150 million making him the richest cricketer in India. 

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