Cricketers have always enjoyed the perks with their national duties. They get to travel around the world for the tours. Meanwhile, the cricketers are heavily paid for representing the national team. In fact, money has manifolded since the inception of the Indian Premier League. The players are paid a hefty amount for representing the franchise – which helps them buy their favourite cars or buy luxurious homes.
We take a look at 10 Cricketers who have grand luxurious homes.
10. Chris Gayle
The southpaw batsman lives a grand home which is built on the hills of Jamaica. Gayle luxurious home is a three-storey and it is worth a million dollar. The left-hander is well known to party hard and had built this home. In fact, Gayle’s home has a deck and pool at the back side of the house. Furthermore, Gayle’s massive home has a theatre and a billiards room and all the entertainment facilities.
9. Shane Warne
The leg-spinner is well known for living the life king size. The former legendary spinner lives in a beautiful mansion in Brighton. It is a four bedroom mansion which is built with Italianate architecture. In fact, Warne’s mansion consists of a swimming pool and tennis court. Furthermore, Warne has an underground garage in which 10 cars can be parked. Moreover, there is an entertainment area and a big backyard in Shane Warne’s mansion.
8. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is considered as one of the richest cricketers in the world. The former legendary batsman has a 5-storey residence in Bandra, Mumbai. Sachin’s villa covers a massive area of 6,000 sq. ft. There are two basements in which one is reserved for Tendulkar’s cars. On the ground floor, Sachin Tendulkar’s awards and achievements are kept. The second floor of the villa is for Sachin’s two kids and guests whereas Sachin Tendulkar and his wife, Anjali lives on the topmost floor.
7. Brett Lee
Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee lives in a flamboyant Seaford Mansion on the Sydney’s Middle Harbour. Lee had earlier sold his Lane Cover 2 property which was worth a million. Lee’s lavish place has a spa, pool and a gym. The former speedster had bought his house in $4 million.
6. David Warner
David Warner has a picturesque villa in Gordon Bay. The 4-storey, 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom villa is a treat to the eyes. Warner and his wife Candy Warner and two daughters live in this villa which is worth an amount of $6.25 million.
5. Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara was one of the most elegant Sri Lankan batsmen. Similarly, Sangakkara’s bungalow was the same as his style of play. The original owners gave the name of Engeltine Cottage to Kumar Sangakkara’s bungalow. The left-hander lives happily in this beautiful bungalow which is surrounded by all the greenery Sangakkara wanted.
4. Michael Clarke
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke lives in a beautiful house which has a fine garden in the front. Clarke’s 5-bedroom Vaucluse is a finely built house. Michael Clarke’s place has limestone foyers, heated pool with swimming jets and four-car locked up garage. Clarke had bought this property for a gargantuan amount of $8.5 million. The house is located in Eastern Suburbs.
3. Shane Watson
Australia’s former all-rounder Shane Watson lives in one of the most lavish houses in the country. Watson owns a contemporary home in Bronte which is worth $9 million. Watson house has a swimming pool and a garden. The talisman lives here with his wife and son.
2. Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly is well known as Prince of Kolkata and the former captain makes sure that he lives like a prince. There are 48 rooms in Sourav Ganguly’s massive home. The 4-storey building has the space to accommodate 50 people. The interiors of Sourav Ganguly’s house is made with wooden furnishing, climbers and creepers. In fact, it is well known that Ganguly comes from a rich background.
1. Ricky Ponting
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting owns a massive mansion in Brighton. Ponting had purchased this beautiful property for a hefty amount of $10 million. The former right-hander’s mansion has a 7-camera security system, seven bedrooms, billiards room, a library marble fireplace, theatre, pool, full-size tennis court.
