Top 10 Richest Indian Cricketers In 2023
No one can dispute that Cricket is India's wealthiest sport. This is due to its great popularity among viewers who watch the game on TV and streaming platforms. Because of the large number of viewers, companies are willing to invest large sums of money for advertising space. This has allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to generate millions of dollars from the sport, making it the wealthiest cricketing board in the world and providing generous payouts to the cricketers associated with it. Here we have compiled a list of the wealthiest cricketers in India and around the world.
1. Sachin Tendulkar – Rs 1090 crore
Sachin Tendulkar, otherwise known as Master Blaster, is the wealthiest cricketer in both India and the world. His fame is mainly attributed to his record-breaking number of centuries scored in both One Day Internationals and Test matches. He enjoys endorsement deals with renowned companies such as UNICEF, BMW, Luminous, Reliance Communications, and Toshiba. His wealth is estimated to be over 10 billion rupees.
2. Virat Kholi – Rs 980 crore
Virat Kohli, widely acclaimed for his dedication and work ethic, has an estimated net worth of Rs 980 crore. He has achieved a considerable amount of success while captaining the India team, leading them to victory in 29 T20I matches. Furthermore, aside from his match fee, it has been reported that Kohli earns an annual income of Rs 7 crore.
3. MS Dhoni – Rs 767 crore
MS Dhoni, who was captain of the Indian squad in both World Cups, has an estimated net worth of 767 crore rupees. He has been promoting brands such as Indigo Paint, Orient PSPO, Rebook, Amity University, and an equity firm for the stocks exchange, as well as Amity University.
4. Rohit Sharma – Rs 130 crore
Rohit Sharma, the leader of the Indian national cricket squad, has an estimated value of Rs 130 crore. Currently, he is promoting 24 brands. He has been instrumental in Mumbai Indians achieving 5 IPL championships.
5. Ravindra Jadeja – Rs 100 crore
Ravindra Jadeja is renowned as one of the best all-rounders of the Indian team. He is considered to be one of the best fielders as well. It has been reported that he earns crores annually and his total net worth is approximately 100 crores.
6. Shikhar Dhawan – Rs 96 crore
Shikhar Dhawan is renowned for his opening batting and is reportedly worth Rs 96 crore. He has been linked with organizations such as Boat, IMG Reliance, Airtel India, Vedantu Learn, and V star. Additionally, it is said that his yearly earnings amount to Rs 5 crore.
7. KL Rahul – Rs 43 crore
It'd be remiss not to mention KL Rahul when talking about India's top openers. Rahul broke the record for accumulating 4,000 runs in the Twenty20s, becoming India's fourth quickest player to do so. His annual income is Rs 5 crore and his total net worth is Rs 43 crore.
8. Rishabh Pant – Rs 36 crore
The southpaw batsman and wicket-keeper for India, Rishabh Pant, is widely adored. His fame soared after becoming the quickest Indian wicket-keeper to reach 1,000 runs in Test cricket, and his net worth is valued at 36 crores. According to reports, he earns an annual salary of 5 crores.
9. Hardik Pandya – Rs 30 crore
No list would be complete without mentioning Hardik Pandya, the incredible all-rounder who plays for Baroda and Mumbai Indians in domestic cricket. Pandya is considered to be one of the top all-rounders in modern cricket and at the age of 29, his net worth is an impressive Rs 5 crore per year.
10. Jasprit Bumrah – Rs 29 crore
Bumrah is the only cricketer to be listed as one of the wealthiest players, and is widely known among fans for being the fastest bowler in the Indian cricket team. He is part of the Gujarat team in the Indian Premier League, and achieved additional fame after his marriage to Sanjana Ganesan. At the age of 28, Bumrah has a net worth of Rs 29 crore.
