Top 10 Richest Indian Cricketers

It is no secret that among all the cricketers in the world, Indian cricketers are the ones who earn the bulk of money. The Board of Control For Cricket in India (BCCI), being the wealthiest cricket board of all, rewards them handsomely. They earn not only from the board by playing for the national side but also the franchises splurge big bucks on them in the Indian Premier League.

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Apart from this, these athletes earn millions through various sponsorship deals, endorsements. The fact that India’s cricketing board gains revenue also through the domestic competitions that take place throughout the year makes it possible to pay their players heavily.

We at Cricket Addictor will take a look at the top 10 cricketers from India and net worth in 2019:

10) Rohit Sharma – $18.7 million

The Indian limited-overs vice-captain is one of the classiest players today. Since the time he got promoted in the top-order, Rohit Sharma has accumulated runs at an alarming rate. Apart from this, the Mumbai Indians captain is the successful captains in IPL history, having led the Mumbai Indians to four IPL titles. The Mumbai batsman is the numerous holder of various T20I records, including the most capped player for India, highest run-getter, and has hit most sixes at the international level.

Rohit Sharma is currently in the A+ grade of players in BCCI’s contract list. He has a net worth of $18.7 million that translates to a mind-boggling 130 crores in INR. There are various brands which he is endorsing independently that include Maggi, Lays, Ceat, Addidas, Aristocrat, Oppo, and Relispary.

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9) Suresh Raina – $25 million

Once Suresh Raina was a mainstay in India’s limited-overs set up. Due to his quick run-scoring and the ability to pick the gaps beautifully, he established himself as a dependable finisher for his national side. The southpaw is also a run-machine when it comes to the Indian Premier League, having played for Chennai Super Kings for a majority part of his career.

In total, Raina has made a whopping INR 88.7 crores from the T20 extravaganza. His total net worth as of 2019 comes down to $25 million. In the year 2017, the left-handed batsman formed the Gracia Raina Foundation that strives to empower woman through knowledge and awareness. He also has a wide range of cars in his arsenal including Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, and Range Rover.

8) Rahul Dravid – $31 million

Rahul Dravid is not only one of the most respected athletes in the world but also one of the most accomplished cricketers. The Karnataka batsman is commonly known as “The Wall” due to his ability to bat for exceedingly long hours to tire the opposing bowlers. Rahul Dravid is presently the head coach of India’s U19 Cricket team and has also taken up coaching stints in the Indian Premier League.

His net worth amounts to $31 million. A truckload of brands has sponsored the veteran throughout his career, including Reebok, Pepsi, Kissan, Max Life, Sansui, Samsung, Gillette, and Bank of Baroda. The 46-year old has also committed to social causes, including UNICEF and Children’s movement for civic awareness.

7) Yuvraj Singh – $35.5 million

A key member of India’s two World Cup triumphs, Yuvraj Singh took the world by storm with his sublime performances that were crucial to his side’s victorious campaigns. The flamboyant left-hander earned the man of the tournament for his all-round performances in the 2011 World Cup.

His current net worth is about $35.5 million. The southpaw is also the brand ambassador of sports.365.in, Puma, and Ulysse Nardin Watch. Once a cancer patient himself, the 37-year old established a foundation along with his mother to fight cancer by spreading awareness.

6) Virender Sehwag – $40 million

Virender Sehwag is one of the most aggressive opening batsmen that India ever had in their ranks. Commonly known as Viru and the Nawab of Najafgarh, Sehwag is only one of the two batsmen to have passed the score of 300 twice in Test cricket. His two triple centuries came against Pakistan and South Africa.

The former Indian opener has a net worth of $40 million presently. Sehwag has endorsed brands such as Adidas, Boost, Samsung Mobiles, Reebok, Karbonn Mobiles, and Hero Honda. He makes about $4.1 million from his endorsements.

5) Gautam Gambhir – INR 147 crores

The left-handed batsman is yet another cricketer who played a significant role in helping lift the T20 World Cup in 2007 and the 50-over World Cup in 2011. Having joined Lok Sabha a few months ago, Gautam Gambhir has assets worth INR 147 crore which happened to be the richest out of the 349 candidates in contention.

The former Indian opener has an income of INR 12.40 crore. His movable and immovable assets are valued at INR 116 crores and 28 crores, respectively. Gambhir also initiated the Gautam Gambhir foundation in 2014 that went on to built community kitchens in 2017 in Delhi. It aimed at ensuring no one would go hungry in the city.

4) Sourav Ganguly – $55.5 million

Widely referred to as “Dada”, Sourav Ganguly is one of the polarising figures in Indian cricket. The elegant left-handed batsman was one of the captains to revive Indian cricket from the depths of the match-fixing scandal. He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2008, but continued to play IPL and remained indulged in coaching roles.

In October 2019, he became President of the BCCI. Ganguly’s net worth is $55.5 million, which includes his IPL salary and the money from his endorsements. He is the brand ambassador of Puma, Essilor Lens, Tata Tetley, and Senco Gold from where he earns more than one crore from each of those brands. He is also associated with Complan, Cycle Agarbathes, and many housing projects.

3) Virat Kohli – $92 million

Presently, the greatest batsman across formats, Virat Kohli’s contributions towards cricket are unprecedented. Under Kohli, the Indian Test team has grown from strength to strength. The Indian captain has set the benchmark for fitness in world cricket and is also a style icon.

The 31-year old’s net income is a staggering $92 million and is one of the top-tier cricketers in BCCI’s contract list. The Delhi batsman has endorsement deals with several brands including Audi, Boost, Colgate-Palmolive, Gillette, Gionee, Herbalife, MRF, Puma, Punjab National Bank, Uber, and Vicks. In 2017, Forbes ranked Virat Kohli seventh in the list of the most valuable brand among athletes.

2) Sachin Tendulkar – $120 million

The name needs no introduction. Sachin Tendulkar was a complete batsman, a prolific run-getter and the most celebrated icon the game has ever known. Tendulkar is the most capped player in ODI and Test cricket. Having made his debut way back in 1989, the Mumbai batsman retired after playing international cricket for 24 years. He is the highest run-getter in both ODIs and Tests and also has the most number of centuries in both the forms of the game.

The 46-year old’s present net income is $120 million. During Tendulkar’s career, he had sponsorship deals with brands like Boost, Britannia, Fiat Palio, TVS, ESPN Star Sports, Sunfeast, Cannon, Airtel, Phillips, and Castrol India. Having joined Rajya Sabha in 2012, he became the first active sportsman and cricketer to have been nominated.

1) Mahendra Singh Dhoni – $150 million

Under Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the men in blue tasted unparalleled success in white-ball cricket. MS Dhoni is not only an astute captain but also remains calm and collected during adverse situations. Under the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman, India won all three titles including ICC T20 World Cup, 50-over World Cup, and the Champions Trophy.

Currently, his net worth is a stunning $150 million. Apart from cricket, he has endorsements with Pepsi, Reebok, and United Breweries Group. The 38-year old is also the co-owner of the franchise Ranchi Rays in Hockey India League and Chennaiyin FC franchise of the Indian Super League. Post the World Cup 2019, and Dhoni served the Territorial Army in a two-week stint in Kashmir.

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