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Cricket is not just a sport; it is a lucrative industry that has made top players incredibly wealthy. The top 10 richest cricketers in 2024-25 have accumulated their wealth from multiple sources, including playing contracts, endorsements, and business ventures. This article explores the wealth of top players, from Sachin Tendulkar to Yuvraj Singh, ranked by their net worth in Rupees.
Currently, the richest player in the cricket world is Sachin Tendulkar. The "God of Cricket" continues to top the list with his unparalleled legacy, lucrative endorsement deals, and smart investments. Tendulkar's fame as one of the greatest cricketers of all time has earned him both admiration and financial success.
The second richest cricketer in the world is Kohli. A contemporary cricket icon, his income is derived from his playing career, major brand endorsements (including Puma, Audi and MRF), and commercial ventures such as fashion brand One8 and fitness programs.
MS Dhoni is India's legendary cricket captain and one of the richest players. Known for his leadership, MS Dhoni's wealth comes from his cricket earnings, lucrative endorsements, and investments in businesses like Cars24 and Chennaiyin FC.
Ganguly's wealth is generated from his playing days, as well as post-retirement roles in commentary and administration. His investments include ventures like JustMyRoots and Classplus.
The Australian legend's wealth comes from his successful cricket career, commentary, coaching roles, and real estate investments.
Though he passed away in 2022, Warne's legacy continues to generate wealth through brand endorsements, commentary roles, and investments in media and poker.
Known for his explosive batting, Gayle has built his wealth through T20 leagues and endorsement deals, particularly in the West Indies and globally.
Sehwag's wealth comes from his fearless cricketing style, endorsements, and media ventures, including his Sehwag International School.
The Australian pacer has amassed wealth through his playing career, leadership in the IPL, and endorsement deals.
A hero of India's 2011 World Cup win, Yuvraj Singh's wealth is largely due to his cricket career and his endorsements.
Apart from the above 10 players, here are the top 11 to 20 players who also performed very well and became very rich from cricket.
| Rank | Name | Country | Net Wotrh |
| 11 | Shane Watson | Australia | Rs. 254 crores ($31.75 Million) |
| 12 | Sunil Gavaskar | India | Rs. 250 crores ($31.25 Million) |
| 13 | Adam Gilchrist | Australia | Rs. 232 crores ($29 Million) |
| 14 | Kapil Dev | India | Rs. 220 crores ($27.5 Million) |
| 15 | Rohit Sharma | India | Rs. 214 crores ($26.75 Million) |
| 16 | Zaheer Khan | India | Rs. 205 crores ($25.625 Million) |
| 17 | Suresh Raina | India | Rs. 200 crores ($25 Million) |
| 18 | Rahul Dravid | India | Rs. 191 crores ($23.875 Million) |
| 19 | Yusuf Pathan | India | Rs. 175 crores ($21.875 Million) |
| 20 | AB de Villiers | South Africa | Rs. 173 crores ($21.625 Million) |
As of 2024-25, the top three richest cricketers in the world are all from India. Of course, their performance and strength are recognized by everyone. The wealth of these cricketers reflects their success on the field and their ability to leverage their fame in lucrative business ventures. While cricket contracts have provided them with substantial earnings, it is their investments in business, endorsements, and post-retirement activities that have truly helped them build massive fortunes.
As of 2024, MS Dhoni has a slightly higher net worth than Virat Kohli, with Dhoni's wealth estimated at $125 million compared to Kohli's $127.5 million.
The richest cricketer in 2024 is Sachin Tendulkar, with a net worth of approximately $165 million.
Ricky Ponting is the richest Australian cricketer, with a net worth of $70 million.
Virat Kohli is the highest-paid cricketer in India, with endorsements and business ventures pushing his net worth to $127.5 million.
