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Everyone knows Steve Smith, the Aussie cricket star with that weird batting style. He said he was done with ODI cricket in March 2025 after Australia lost to India in the Champions Trophy semi-final. But don't worry, he's still playing Tests and T20Is! He's had a great run, winning two ODI World Cups (2015, 2023) and a T20 World Cup in 2021. Off the field, Smith's doing great too. Word is, he's one of Australia's richest athletes, worth around $25 million (about ₹207 crore).
Cricket is where Smith makes his bread and butter. He's got a sweet deal with Cricket Australia, pulling in around $1.37 million each year – putting him up there with the top-earning athletes in the country. And his time in the Indian Premier League? That's been a goldmine. Over nine seasons, he's raked in close to $5.8 million in salary alone, including a $1.45 million contract with the Rajasthan Royals. Plus, he's padded his bank account with gigs in leagues like the Caribbean Premier League (with the Barbados Tridents) and Major League Cricket (Washington Freedom).
Smith's got some sweet deals with big names like New Balance, Gillette, Toyota, and Weet-Bix, which really help his bank account. But he's also smart with his money. Back in 2015, he put $100,000 into Koala, that Aussie mattress company, getting 10% of it. Fast forward to 2023, and Koala was worth a crazy $400 million. That made Smith's share worth around $40 million! The market's moved around since then but if Koala ever goes public, things could get even better.
Plus, Smith's got money in real estate. He and his wife, Dani Willis, own a super fancy waterfront house in Sydney that cost about A$12.68 million. He's also invested in some tech companies, like Snappr (a place to find photographers) and Oat Milk Goodness, which makes, well, oat milk.
Smith's done well, and it shows in his lifestyle. He's got a sweet collection of cars, including a Mercedes SUV, so you know he has great taste. He's also invested in property and new businesses, showing he's got a good head for things outside his main job.
Okay, so Smith's done with ODIs, but his money moves are a great example for other athletes wanting to build a business. He's gone from smashing it on the field to making smart investments, and his $25 million net worth shows how skill, endorsements, and good investments can all come together. He's still playing Tests and T20s, so he'll be remembered as both a cricket legend and a seriously sharp businessman.
So, Steve Smith is retiring from ODI cricket, ending a great run. But with a net worth of $25 million—earned from cricket, endorsements, and smart investments like Koala—he's set as a legend both in sports and business. He's made a big impact everywhere.
