Top 5 Wealthiest Cricketers

Cricket is the second most popular sport of the planet. Hence, it is bound to attract money from investors, advertisers and TV rights. Some of the cricket players have earned millions of dollars through endorsement deals and salary payments. While others have done so through investments as well as other commercial endeavors. Here is a list of World’s wealthiest cricketers.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar, who’s arguably one of the all-time greats of the game is the first person on our list. Tendulkar is currently believed to be worth $160 million because of the enormous sum of money he has made from sponsorship deals and salary payments throughout his career. But, of course not all of it came in the form of salary.

At the peak of his career, he was making $20 million annually. Which made him the highest-paid cricketer in the IPL for a long time. Additionally, he had substantial endorsement contracts with leading global brands like Coca-Cola, Reebok, and Canon. Tendulkar is no longer active in cricket, yet he continues to make a sizable income through endorsements. He also has a variety of commercial ventures and is also active in IPL.

2. MS Dhoni

Dhoni is one of India’s greatest skippers of all times. MS Dhoni’s net worth is projected to be around $110 million as of 2022. He now ranks among the wealthiest cricket players in the world. Many leading brands, like Reebok, Pepsico, TVS Motors, as well as Hero MotoCorp, have sponsorship agreements with Dhoni.

He also owns a hotel, a chain of fitness centers, and a cricket academy.Dhoni earns $28 million in income annually. From 2011 until 2014, he remained the highest-paid cricketer in the world.

3. Virat Kohli

Kohli began playing cricket at a fairly early age. Since making his national debut in 2008, he has been a pivotal part of the team. He has steered team to multiple victories single-handedly and is one of the most successful leaders in Indian cricket history. In addition to being a superb cricketer, Virat Kohli is a savvy businessperson. He has promoted numerous brands in addition to starting his own line of clothing. His endorsement contracts are worth millions of dollars, making him one of the most popular athletes in the world. Virat Kohli has a net worth of $105 million.

4. Ricky Ponting

Among the wealthiest cricket players on the globe is Ricky Ponting. The ex-captain of Australia is worth $70 million. He has led Australia to 2 World Cup titles, making him one of the greatest cricket captains ever.

Punter’s income from his cricket contract, sponsorship partnerships, and investments together account for most of his wealth. He has sponsorship agreements with companies including Jaguar, Kookaburra, and Adidas. Ponting has investments in several businesses and is a successful businessman. Ponting continues to be heavily active in cricket despite of his wealth.

5. Brian Lara

The ex-captain of the West Indies is estimated to be worth around $60 million. He has participated in several Twenty20 competitions throughout the world and earned the majority of his income from endorsements.

Along with his passion for music, clothing, and real estate, Lara is a highly successful businessman. He is among the greatest cricket players to ever grace the game. Lara remains the only cricketer to have scored 400 runs in one inning of a test match.