Top 10 Richest Indian Cricketers [Updated 2023]

Cricket is the most loved sport in the Indian subcontinent and thus the players of the sport, known as cricketers, are much admired and respected, both on and off the field. Not only is cricket the most popular sport in Southeast Asia, it is also the highest paid. Bigger than the Superbowl, major tournaments such as the ongoing 2023 ODI World Cup attract billions of fans worldwide. Moreover, these tournaments create a frenzy among cricket lovers and generate huge revenue for the organizers through ticket sales, sponsorships, advertising and more.

In fact, IPL (Indian Premier League) is the second richest sports league in the world. This is not at all surprising considering how much Indians love cricket. So, of course, Indian cricketers have to be paid a hefty amount of money for their participation in those tournaments. With this, let’s take a look at the 10 richest cricketers in India.

10 Richest Cricketers in India

This is the list of top 10 richest cricketers in India:

Who is the richest Indian cricketer in 2023?

Sachin Tendulkar, otherwise known to the world as ‘God of Cricket’ and ‘Master Blaster’ is India’s richest cricketer, despite retiring from all forms of cricket a decade ago. Tendulkar has a net worth of $150 million.

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Top 10 Richest Indian Cricketers

Let’s meet the richest Indian cricketers:

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar is the greatest ever to play cricket. The legend is the top scorer in all formats of cricket. With tons of records to his name, including being the only player to score 100 international centuries and many, many more, it comes as no surprise that he is the richest Indian cricketer.

He has a net worth of a whopping $150 million.

2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

MSD, as he is fondly called by his fans, is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, Indian captain of all time. Captain Cool is the only Indian cricket team captain to have led India to victory in all major ICC tournaments: ICC World Twenty20 2007, ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 and ICC Champions Trophy 2013. His calm and composed demeanor on the field as well as his his lightning-quick reflexes as the team’s goalkeeper earned him enormous respect and admiration from both his teammates and opponents.

MS Dhoni’s net worth is $110 million, making him the second richest Indian cricketer.

3. Virat Kohli

The former captain of the Indian cricket team is undoubtedly the best batsman in the world right now. His consistent performance and ability to hunt targets earned him the nickname “master of the chase”. Kohli has broken numerous records, including being the fastest player to score 8,000, 9,000, 10,000 and 11,000 runs in one-day internationals. He is known for his aggressive style of play and extraordinary level of fitness.

With a net worth of $93 million, Kohli is one of the highest paid athletes in the world. She is also the most followed Indian celebrity on Instagram with over 178 million followers.

4. Saurav Ganguly

Saurav Ganguly, also known as Dada, is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team. Ganguly played a key role in transforming the Indian cricket team into a competitive force on the international stage. He retired from all forms of cricket in 2008 but continues to be involved in the sport as an administrator.

Ganguly has a net worth of $50 million.

5. Virendra Sehwag

Virendra Sehwag, also known as Viru, is a former Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting style. He was one of the most devastating opening batsmen in the history of cricket and holds numerous records. Sehwag retired from all formats of cricket in 2015 but remains active as a commentator and mentor to young cricketers.

Virendra Sehwag is the fifth richest Indian cricketer, with a net worth of $45 million.

6. Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh, or Yuvi, is a former Indian cricketer and all-rounder. Known for his powerful batting and exceptional fielding skills, he played a key role in India’s victory in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, where he was awarded the player of the tournament. Despite his health challenges, Yuvraj made a successful comeback to cricket before retiring in 2019.

He has a net worth of $35 million, making him the sixth richest Indian cricketer.

7. Suresh Raina

Former Indian cricketer and left-handed batsman Suresh Raina is known for his aggressive batting style and ability to score quickly. He has been an integral part of the Indian cricket team, contributing to their success in various tournaments, including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.

With a net worth of $25 million, he is ranked as the 7th richest Indian cricketer.

8. Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid is regarded as one of the best batsmen in the history of the sport. He was known for his solid technique and ability to anchor the innings. His dedication and ability to stay on the field earned him the nickname “The Great Wall of India” among fans and fellow cricketers.

With a net worth of $23 million, he is ranked as the 8th richest Indian cricketer.

9. Rohit Sharma

The current captain of the Indian cricket team is Rohit Sharma who is known for his aggressive batting style and ability to score big runs. Known as ‘The Hitman’ Sharma has achieved numerous records in his career, including being the only player to score three double centuries in One Day Internationals.

With a net worth of $24 million, he is currently ranked as the 9th richest Indian cricketer.

10. Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir is known for his solid batting technique and ability to play under pressure. He played a key role in India’s victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.

With a net worth of $23 million, he is currently ranked as the 10th richest Indian cricketer.

The ten richest Indian cricketers mentioned above are undoubtedly the ones who paved the way for the Men in Blue to stand where they are today.

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