Cricket is the most lover and lucrative sport in the Indian subcontinent. It is the major reason for the cricketers adored and loved by millions of fans both on and off the cricket ground. Apart from being a popular sport in Southeast Asia, cricket is the highest-paying sport.
Major tournaments such as the ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup attract billions of fans across the world. Beyond creating a craze among cricket lovers, these tournaments generate huge revenue for the organizers through sponsorships, advertising and ticket sales.
All these things contribute much to the Indian Cricket Council. So, Indian cricketers normally get a huge sum of money for participating in these tournaments. Along with these payments, cricketers earn money via different ways such as advertisements.
Overall, their net worth will increase in the long run, and they will be recognized as the richest cricketer in India. Are you curious to know about the top 10 richest cricketers in India in 2024? Read the blog until the end.
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Top Richest Indian Cricketers of 2024
According to the latest report in 2024, here is the list of the 10 richest Indian cricketers.
1. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is often addressed as the “God of the Cricket” because of his versatility, talent and achievements. He is considered a legend by cricket lovers for scoring the highest runs in all formats of cricket.
With tonnes of records, he is the only player to score 100 centuries in international matches and much more. So, there is no surprise that he holds the top position in the richest Indian cricketer list. His unmatched talent and dedication helped him earn immense wealth, which is approximately about $165 million.
He earned this wealth not from the income of his cricket matches alone; a major part is contributed by BCCI, prize money and match fees, and IPL. He also endorsed many brands like Jio and Pepsi and charged crores for endorsement deals. Besides, he invested money in different businesses and ventures.
2. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is the most successful and popular cricketer globally. He is the former captain of the Indian cricket team and IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore. His net worth is about $127 million, which he earns from different sources such as cricket contracts, businesses, investments and endorsements.
He is ranked 66th among the highest-paid athletes in the world, and he is the only cricketer in the list of the top 100. Besides, he ranks 14th among Instagram’s highest-paid stars. Upon having an A+ contract with BCCI, he gets a guaranteed annual income of ₹7 crore and earns ₹15 crore for playing in the IPL.
3. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Dhoni is fondly called “Captain Cool” for his approach to handling the hardest situations. He is also the most successful captain in cricket history for achieving remarkable victories like the ICC T20 World Cup (2007) and the ICC Cricket World Cup (2011). He is also considered the best wicket-keeper batsman of all time.
He is more passionate about cricket and has strategic brilliance on the field. His unparalleled talent brings him so many awards and honours such as the Padma Bhushan. As of 2024, his net worth is approximately $110 million. He achieved this much wealth not only through his on-field achievements but also via his smart financial moves, business ventures and endorsements.
He earns more than ₹12 crore to participate in IPL for Chennai Super Kings. He is also the brand ambassador for several brands like Reebok and GoDaddy. For each brand endorsement, he charges ₹3-4crorses. Besides, he earns money from appearing in 54 brand advertisements on television.
4. Sourav Ganguly
Ganguly is the most influential and iconic cricketer in India. He had earned a hefty sum of money from his cricket career, business ventures, brand endorsement and philanthropic activities. All these helped him earn approximately $85 million and grab a position in the Indian richest cricketer list.
When holding the president position of BCCI, he earned ₹5 crore annually. Besides, he is associated with different regional and national brands like Vicco, Bandhan Bank, Ajanta Shoes and others. For every brand endorsement, he charges ₹1 crore.
5. Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh is the name well-known for his determination and talent in cricket among the cricket enthusiasts. He has played all three formats of Indian cricket for over 17 years. In 2019, he announced his retirement from IPL and international cricket. Being the highest-paid cricketer in India, his estimated net worth is around $50 million.
His main sources of income are cricket career, BCCI annual salaries, and IPL franchise. He has also earned huge money from different sponsorships and brand endorsement’s over the years. He has endorsed the top brands, including Birla Sun Life, Reebok, Pepsi, Cadbury, and much more.
6. Virender Sehwag
One of the former Indian cricketers well-known for the destructive opening is the Virender Sehwag. He is honoured as the greatest batsman of his cricket era. In 2015, he retired from International cricket. Currently, He has a net worth of $45 million, which makes him the sixth Indian richest cricketer.
His major income sources are microblogging, investments, endorsements, coaching, and commentary, apart from cricket salaries (before retirement). He endorsed different brands like Samsung, Adidas and Reebok. He also owns a clothing and accessories brand on the top ecommerce platform, Amazon.
Upon investing in educational institutions, involved in philanthropic work and promoting cricket, he contributes much to his immense wealth. He leads a luxurious lifestyle with his family in Delhi’s grand mansion.
7. Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid is the present head coach of the Indian national team. He is a former Indian cricketer well-known as “The Wall” and considered the greatest batsman of all time. He has set several records and achievements throughout his cricket career. He is popularly known for his disciplined and humble personality. He contributes much to the development of India’s youngest cricketers.
His estimated net worth is around $40 million, and this number has significantly increased since he retired from international cricket in 2012. By holding several roles in commentary, coaching and endorsements, he has earned more money. As a head coach, he received ₹12 crore as the annual income from BCCI.
8. Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina is also a former Indian cricketer who retired from all forms of cricket in 2022. He has been the most successful and famous player in Indian cricket history, with an estimated net worth of $25 million. His major income sources are media ventures, endorsements, cricket career and financial investments.
He has invested in startups such as a babycare brand, Maate and a crypto platform, Sahicoin. He also owns a cricket academy in Ghaziabad and the Gracia Raina Foundation, a chain of luxury hotels.
9. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is the world’s popular and successful cricketer holding several records in international cricket. He serves as the Indian cricket team captain in ODI and Test formats and IPL’s Mumbai Indian team. He holds the position of the world’s highest-paid cricketer, with a net worth of $22 million.
He has earned this immense wealth from his endorsements, cricket contracts, business ventures and financial investments. With an A+ grade contract with BCCI, he gets an annual salary of 7 crore. To play in the IPL, he gets 16 crores for a season. With brand endorsements’, he charges up to 5 crores for every deal.
10. Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir is a current politician and former Indian cricketer. He also works as a philanthropist, mentor and cricket commentator. He has been a part of Indian cricket while achieving remarkable victories such as the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 Cricket World Cup. In 2019, he received the Padma Shri award.
His net worth is around $19 million, and the number has increased over the years due to his successful political career, cricket career and different business ventures. His major income source is cricket, and he earned money by playing for the Indian team and different franchises in the IPL. He also earned much from sponsorships and endrosements of brands such as Red Bull and Reebok.