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Sachin Tendulkar, the "God of Cricket," has transitioned effortlessly from a legendary sporting career to a thriving business empire. His net worth in 2025 is $170 million (~₹1,400 crore), according to reports, placing him among the world's richest sportspeople. This fortune is derived from his sporting legacy, shrewd investments, and enduring brand popularity.
Tendulkar's wealth is propelled by diversified income streams:
Endorsements: A brand ambassador, he has partnership with huge brands such as BMW, Adidas, Lotte, and MRF Tyres. His 2025 deals include a re-signed master ambassador role with Mastercard and an agreement with health-tech company HealthifyMe.
IPL Stake: As a mentor of the Mumbai Indians (MI), he gains from the team's revenues, exceeding $1.3 billion in 2025.
Business Ventures: He is the Co-owner of Kerala Blasters FC (Indian Super League). Founder of Sachin's (food brand) and S Drive, and Spinny (used car platform). He is also a strategic investor in technology startups like Musafir (travel technology) and Smartron.
Media & Appearances: Fees from documentaries, biopics, and commentary assignments.
Tendulkar's life mirrors his superstar status:
Real Estate: His crowning glory is Villa Peshwa, a 15,000 sq.ft. Bandra mansion worth $10 million. He owns a beachside villa in Goa and commercial buildings in Pune and Mumbai as well.
Car Collection: The garage of his main collection includes a Ferrari 360 Modena (given by F1 legend Schumacher), BMW i8, Audi Q7, and a modified Nissan GT-R reconfigured for comfort post-injuries.
Besides money-generating, Tendulkar also respects impact:
Investments: With sustainability being the thrust, he invests in clean energy initiatives and health-tech start-ups. His sporting management firm nurtures young sporting men.
Philanthropy: He supports underprivileged education and healthcare through the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation. In 2025, he contributed ₹50 crores to establish rural cricket infrastructure. He donated ₹5 crores to PM-CARES and funded oxygen plants during COVID-19.
| Athlete | Sport | Net Worth (USD) | Notable Income Sources |
| Sachin Tendulkar | Cricket | $170 million | Endorsements, IPL stake, business ventures |
| Michael Jordan | Basketball | $3.5 billion | Nike, NBA earnings, business ventures |
| LeBron James | Basketball | $1.2 billion | NBA contracts, endorsements, media ventures |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Football | $800 million | Club contracts, endorsements, business ventures |
| Lionel Messi | Football | $650 million | Club contracts, endorsements, business ventures |
Top 12 richest cricketers from India are well-known personalities which are listed below:
| Rank | Cricketer | Net Worth (USD) |
| 1 | Virat Kohli | $250 million |
| 2 | Sachin Tendulkar | $170 million |
| 3 | MS Dhoni | $125 Million |
| 4 | Rohit Sharma | $75 Million |
| 5 | Ravindra Jadeja | $45 Million |
| 6 | KL Rahul | $40 Million |
| 7 | Hardik Pandya | $38 Million |
| 8 | Jasprit Bumrah | $35 Million |
| 9 | Shikhar Dhawan | $30 Million |
| 10 | Rishabh Pant | $28 Million |
| 11 | Yuvraj Singh | $25 Million |
| 12 | Suresh Raina | $22 Million |
India is home to some of the richest cricketers in the world such as Sachin, Kohli and Dhoni. Sachin Tendulkar is considered as one of the most prominent figure in the history of cricket. He holds numerous records to his name till date. He is considered as the richest cricketer in India as his investments in huge brands like BMW, Adidas and Unacademy are well-known. His True Brand and Smarttron investments also add to his earnings. He earns approximately 20 to 22 crores INR per year from his brand investments and all other revenue that add up to his finance.
