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Richest Cricketers In The World

Cricket is one of the most watched sports around the world. The following that cricket has in India is at another level, and with 1.4 Billion people in the country, it is no surprise that cricket is so famous. This list features some of the richest cricketers in the world and talks about how they have managed to achieve such a high net worth.

Who Are The Richest Cricketers In The World?

10. Shane Watson (~$40 Million)

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Shane Watson is a famous Australian cricketer. His net worth is estimated to be around $40 Million. The all-rounder has played for many domestic teams in his career and represented the Australian national team from 2002 – 2016. Watson has played for Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. The Australian star has had endorsements with companies like Gunn & Moore, Asics, and TAG Heuer throughout his career. Such endorsements and money made from playing cricket both at a domestic and international level have helped Shane Watson accumulate a net worth of approximately $40 Million, making him one of the richest cricketers in the world.

9. Yuvraj Singh (~$40 Million)

Most Expensive Indian players in IPL Auction history:

Yuvraj Singh – 16 cr
Ishan Kishan – 15.25 cr

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 12, 2022

Yuvraj Singh is one of the most respected and one of the richest cricketers in India. The batsman known for his mind-blowing bashing skills became known for beating cancer in 2012. The Indian star became an inspiration for many people around the world. After beating cancer, he made a return to cricket. He became the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history when Delhi Daredevils bought him for ₹16 Crore.

Yuvraj has played for Kings XI Punjab, Pune Warriors India, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Yuvraj also represented the Indian Cricket Team from 2000 – 2017. Contracts from playing domestic and international cricket, as well as various brand endorsements, are what helped Yuvraj accumulate an estimated net worth of $40 Million.

8. Virender Sehwag (~$40 Million)

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Virendra Sehwag is regarded as one of the deadliest batsmen in the world. His temperament in test cricket games set him apart from others. He is one of four batsmen in the world to have ever surpassed 300 twice in Test cricket. Sehwag reportedly has a net worth of approximately $40 Million. He has earned this by playing for various teams in his career and through brand endorsements.

Viru also earns money via commentary and as a TV pundit. He has had deals with brands like Adidas, Boost, Samsung, and Hero Honda. Sehwag represented India from 1999 – 2013. He has played for Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League. These things have helped him reach a net worth of $40 Million.

7. Brian Lara (~60 Million)

Brian Lara created history on this day 29 years ago:

He smashed a scintillating 501* in a First Class – the highest ever individual score. pic.twitter.com/Ch9FxSPHWA

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 6, 2023

Brian Lara is regarded as one of the best cricketers to have ever lived. It is estimated that he s the seventh richest cricketer in the world. He played for West Indies from 1990 – 2007 and dominated the sport during this time. Lara still holds the record for the highest score in first-class cricket. He made 501 runs in 427 balls while remaining not out. He did it while representing Warwickshire against Durham.

This incredible feat included 62 fours and 10 sixes. Brian Lara has represented teams like Trinidad and Tobago, Northern Transvaal, Warwickshire, and Southern Rocks domestically. Through various professional contracts and brand endorsements, Lara has achieved a net worth of $60 Million, which makes him one of the richest cricketers in the world.

6. Ricky Ponting (~70 Million)

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Ricky Ponting is an Australian cricketer. He represented the Australian Cricket Team from 1995 – 2012. He played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. He is the coach of the Delhi Capitals. He currently earns from his position as a head coach, retirement money from Cricket Australia, commentary, and brand endorsements. He has also gained a tidy sum of money playing professional cricket. All these things put his net worth up to $70 Million.

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5. Jacques Kallis (~70 Million)

Jacques Kallis represented South Africa from 1995 – 2014. He is the fifth richest cricketer in the world. He also played in the Indian Premier League. He played for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL. He also played in other domestic leagues, representing teams like Sydney Thunder and Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel. He reportedly has an estimated net worth of $70 Million. After retiring, he has dabbled into the coaching path. He has helped Kolkata Knight Riders as well as the England and South African national teams. Through these things, as well as various brand endorsements throughout his career, Kallis has accumulated a net worth of approximately $70 Million.

4. Sourav Ganguly (~80 Million)

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Sourav Ganguly is the fourth richest cricketer in the world. He represented India from 1992 – 2008. He played for Indian Premier League teams Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors India. The Indian was also the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 2019 to 2022. Ganguly is currently the brand ambassador of DTDC and earns over ₹1 Crore per year from there. He has also had deals with companies like Tata, Vicco, Lux Cozy, and Puma. Through such endorsements, professional contracts and various administrative roles in cricket, Ganguly has managed to accumulate a net worth of approximately $80 Million, making him one of the richest cricketers in the world.

3. MS Dhoni (~125 Million)

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni is the third richest cricketer in the world. Despite retirement from international cricket, his brand keeps on growing. This is because he is still involved in the Indian Premier League and is extremely loved by most of India. As for his net worth, he earns from various sources.

He is the owner of various sporting franchises like Chennai-based football club Chennaiyin FC, Ranchi-based hockey club Ranchi Rays, and Supersport World Championship team Mahi Racing Team India. He also earns from his professional contracts with Chennai Super Kings and various other brand endorsements. Taking all of this into account, MS Dhoni’s net worth is estimated to be around $125 Million, making him one of the richest cricketers in the world.

2. Virat Kohli (~125 Million)

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He has networth of 950 Crores ( 127 Million USD)🤯

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Virat Kohli is, without a doubt, the most famous cricketer in the world. He was bound to be one of the richest cricketers in the world. He is known all around the world. He has 266 Million followers on Instagram alone. Kohli earns a lot from professional contracts. He makes ₹7 Crore annually for representing Team India. This is a part of the A+ category contract he has with BCCI. He also earns 15 Crores a year for representing Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Kohli is the face of cricket in today’s world and, therefore, has a ton of brand endorsements. His vast catalogue of endorsements includes companies like Noise, Vivo, Pepsi, Adidas, and Star Sports. Virat Kohli just barely nudges out Mahendra Singh Dhoni to take the spot for the second richest cricketer with a net worth of over $125 Million.

1. Sachin Tendulkar (~165 Million)

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Sachin Tendulkar topping this list of richest cricketers in the world little surprise to anyone. The Indian batsman played for India from 1989 – 2013. He has represented only one Indian Premier League team in his entire career, the Mumbai Indians. While it has been over a decade since he retired from cricket, he is still one of the most loved cricketers in India. Sachin Tendulkar is called the ‘God of Cricket’.

He is regarded as the most successful batsman ever and has an unbelievable feat of scoring 100 centuries in international cricket. Due to his immense popularity, his earnings from brand endorsements are extremely high even a decade after his retirement. He has had deals with various brands like Adidas, Coca-Cola, MRF, Britannia, and BMW India. His net worth is estimated to be around $165 Million, making him the world’s richest cricketer.

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