The Top 10 richest cricketers in the world

With enormous popularity, cricket has become more than a business and money laundering. Cricketers are getting more and more popular and their source of income is increasing with the advent of various advertisements.

Slowly and steadily, cricket has become one of the most popular sports globally and has achieved tremendous success. And with popularity and fame came a lot of money. These days cricket has become much more commercial than before and it goes without saying that cricketers earn a lot and this is reflected in their net worth and lifestyle. SportzPoint.com brings you the list of the 10 richest cricketers in the world.

Top Richest Cricketers in the World

1. Sachin Tendulkar: Richest Cricketers in the World

The God of cricket always makes sure to get all kinds of cricket records and this list is no exception. With a net worth of $170 million, he holds the current highest position of the richest cricketer in the world. He has worked and is still working with many well-known and global brands such as BMW, Adidas, Philips, Pepsi, Castrol, etc. He is the owner of a property worth 520 million rupees. Also, he is the first cricketer after becoming the brand ambassador of MRF tires to make a deal worth Rs 100 crore. He is also a co-owner of the Tamil Thalaivas Pro Kabaddi League team. It also works to support and benefit from less popular sports in India.

2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is considered the richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of over $111 million. He retired from all forms of international cricket on August 15, 2020, and before that he did his best to lead the Indian cricket team to the most successful and most famous level. Under his leadership, the team won the Asia Cup and the three Cricket Cup Cups. The mentor of the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup has been working with and supporting several brands since the beginning of his international career.

Dhoni has been a Reebok brand ambassador for nearly eight years. He has probably worked with every brand like Orient, Indigo Paints, Redbus, Bharat Matrimony, GoDaddy, SRMB Steel, Oreo, Dream11, Gulf Oil India, TVS Motors, Lays, Colgate and the list goes on. No final. It is also part of the investment in the ISL Chennaiyin FC team. He also owns his own fashion brand "Se7en". His source of income from the cricket business is a Rs 15 Crore a year contract with Chennai Super Kings in IPL as he is the captain of CSK. Finally, he was mentioned in the list of highest-paid athletes of 2018 by Forbes.

3. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is without a doubt one of the greatest cricketers of all time and there is no doubt that all the other major brands want to work with him. According to Forbes, he is the richest and most marketed Indian cricketer of the year. With a net worth of over $92 million, Virat Kohli is probably in every other TV commercial. Through her determination and hard work, she has established herself as a national icon, and it's no wonder she has probably been featured in every other ad. In addition to being the most followed Asian on Instagram, he earns a huge amount of his Instagram endorsements and shares.

The Indian captain is also the highest-paid IPL player of all time with a 17 million rupee contract with the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise. He has worked with famous companies like Audi India, Google, Manyavar, Pepsi, Hero Moto Corp, Colgate, etc. Since 2015 with a 5-year contract. Other brands it supports are MRF, Puma, Myntra, MPL, Tissot, Shyam Steel, etc. Also in 2018, he became the brand ambassador for Uber. Wrong and the One8 are its own fashion lines. He is also a co-owner of the ISL FC Goa football team. Finally, he is the only cricketer to have appeared on the Forbes list of the highest-paid athletes in the world.

4. Ricky Ponting

The fourth richest cricketer currently is former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. After a very memorable and successful cricket career, he won three consecutive World Cup tournaments and was a part of the team during some of his best moments and international matches. His net worth is over $70 million, and he endorses brands like Puma, Rexona, Adidas, Valvoline, Pura Milk, and Kookaburra Bait. The former cricketer launched his wine label called Ponting Wines in association with a famous Australian winemaker. In addition to this, he worked as a commentator for Channel 9. Finally, he is the Technical Director of the Delhi Capitals franchise in IPL.

5. Brian Lara

Next on this list is former West Indies cricketer Brian Lara. He is one of the best cricketers in the history of cricket and has his traditional and elegant batting style. With over 21,000 runs in international cricket, he holds the record for the highest score as a singles batsman and the second-highest scorer in cricket history. He was the brand ambassador for MRF, which helped him gain international recognition and fame. He has endorsed the brand with Chittagong Kings. Lara has appeared on the cover of magazines like Cricinfo, Wisden Cricket Monthly, etc. Another interesting thing about this cricketer is that he got some magazines signed by him and they sold for $200. One of the richest cricketers in the world.

6. Shane Warne

Former Australian cricketer Shane Warren is next on the list of the 10 richest cricketers in the world. The legendary spinner is famous for his wicket-taking abilities. He retired from international cricket long ago and remains one of the richest cricketers in the world with a net worth of $50 million. He is not only a national icon but also a role model for fans of Australian cricket. He currently works as a commentator for Nine Network. He was also the captain of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL and is the current mentor of the team itself. Endorse brands like Pepsi, McDonald's, Victoria Bitter, etc.

7-  Jacques Kallis

Former South African cricketer  Jacques Kallis ranks seventh on this list with a net worth of $48 million. Most of his net worth comes from the time he played both professional and international cricket. He is currently the cricket coach for the South African Cricket Team and also the batting advisor for the IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders series. It is one of the main reasons for the success and victory of KKR. He is a successful multi-skilled coach and a very successful coach. In 2017, he became the brand ambassador for Advanced Hair Studio.

Former India national football team player and captain Virender Siwaj is ranked 8th on this list with a net worth of $40 Million. He is loved and admired by fans for his aggressive style of hitting and fearlessness. Apart from playing international cricket, he has played for Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab in IPL. In his IPL career spanning 8 years, he was the captain of the Delhi Daredevils and the 11th Kings of Punjab. Currently working as a commentator. In addition, he was the brand ambassador of the Hero brand. It also works with and supports global brands like Samsung, Adidas, Reebok, etc. Finally, he launched his sportswear and sportswear brand “VS by Sehwag” on August 3 this year.

9. Yuvraj Singh

Next on this list of the richest cricketers in the world is Yuvraj Singh who has a net worth of over $35 million. The multi-skilled former Indian player had an impressive cricket career and was a strong mainstay of the Indian cricket team. Despite his illness, his contribution to the 2011 World Cup was one of the biggest factors behind India's historic victory. The Batsman who hit six sixes on brands like Pepsi, LG, Reebok, Royal Mega Stag, Cadbury, Laureus, Benz, etc. He also founded the YouWeCan Foundation to support cancer treatment and other social causes. In addition, she started her fashion brand “YWC”, a sports and lifestyle brand. On the 21st of July, the second store of his brand opened in Mohali, Chandigarh.

10- Shane Watson

Last but not least on this list is cricketer Shane Watson with over 30 million dollars. Shane Watson is the richest cricketer in Australia. He had a brilliant career in cricket and contributed greatly to the Australian cricket team. The batsman showed dexterity and ability to hit the big six and dodge bowlers. He was a famous multi-level player with fast batting skills and controlled bowling. Also, he was the most expensive player in the IPL auction of 2016 where RCB bought him for Rs 9.5 crore. He announced his retirement from international cricket in 2016 but still plays in various T20 tournaments. Some of their brand endorsements are Gun & Moore, Tag Heuer, Asics, Golden Circle, American Express, Beon Performance, etc. She continues to be associated with some of these brands.

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