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Cricket's popularity worldwide has turned its top players into money-making machines, mixing skill on the field with business smarts off it. Going into 2025, everyone's wondering who the richest cricketer is, and two Indian legends are usually the names that pop up. Sachin Tendulkar, who tons of people call the God of Cricket, is said to have a net worth of about $170 million. He made his money from being amazing at cricket, from endorsements with big brands, and from investments. But, Ajay Jadeja, a former Indian cricketer who comes from a royal family, is said to have around $175 million. Jadeja's got money from cricket, movies, commentary work, and what he got from his family. Even though he might have a little more money than Tendulkar, Jadeja's wealth comes from a mix of sports and being royalty.
| Rank | Player | Country | Estimated Net Worth (USD) |
| 1 | Ajay Jadeja | India | $175 million |
| 2 | Sachin Tendulkar | India | $170 million |
| 3 | MS Dhoni | India | $110–125 million |
| 4 | Virat Kohli | India | $92–100 million |
| 5 | Sourav Ganguly | India | $79–80 million |
| 6 | Ricky Ponting | Australia | $70 million |
| 7 | Brian Lara | West Indies | $60 million |
| 8 | Chris Gayle | West Indies | $46.8 million |
| 9 | Virender Sehwag | India | $40–45 million |
| 10 | Shane Warne* | Australia | $50 million (posthumous estate) |
| 11 | Pat Cummins | Australia | $40 million |
| 12 | Yuvraj Singh | India | $35 million |
| 13 | Rohit Sharma | India | $20 million |
Many sources and news reports have stated different positions for different players but figures vary across sources due to fluctuating endorsements and investments.
IPL Paychecks: Big names such as Virat Kohli rake in over $2.5 million each year.
Ads: Kohli's deals with Puma, Audi, and MRF bring in another $24 million a year. Dhoni teams up with Reebok and Gulf Oil.
Side Businesses: Tendulkar's restaurants, Kohli's One8 brand, and Dhoni's soccer team (Chennaiyin FC) create different ways to earn cash.
Coaching and Talking About the Game: After they retire, Ricky Ponting (coaching) and Brian Lara (talking about cricket) still cash in.
Family Money: Jadeja has even more money because of his family's wealth.
Tendulkar's legend has definitely helped his bank account, but Jadeja's family history and many interests show there are new ways for cricketers to make money these days. With leagues like the IPL getting bigger, players can earn way more now, mixing sports skills with smart business moves.
1. Is Virat Kohli still loaded?
Nope. Kohli's fourth, worth around $92–100 million. Dhoni, Tendulkar, and Jadeja are richer.
2. Who's the richest cricketer, then?
Ajay Jadeja's got about $175 million, just beating Tendulkar ($170 million). But people still argue since Tendulkar's brand is still super strong.
3. Who gets paid the most?
Virat Kohli makes $24 million a year just from ads, so he makes the most yearly.
4. Is Virat Kohli richer than MS Dhoni?
Dhoni's worth more, somewhere between $110–125 million. He made a lot from the IPL (Chennai Super Kings) and his businesses, putting him ahead of Kohli.
