Cricket in India is more than a sport, it’s a religion and for some, it is their job more than anything else while some others have found the game as a get-rich-quick scheme. Indian cricketers grew from decade to decade, and they turned their fame into money-sucking endorsements, business empires…and global clout. Legendary or current-day pro athletes who had success on the field and are now millionaires. This list tells you about the top 10 richest Cricketers in Indian cricket history, their net worth and how they could reach triumph.
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar- The God of Cricket, Networth- $150 million (1306 Crores Rs)
The God of Cricket talks about real money! Sachin’s earnings of ₹100+ crore per annum come from endorsements (BMW, Lotte, UNICEF), Mumbai Indians IPL franchise stakes and Kerala Blasters (ISL) ownership. He started Sachin Tendulkar Apparel and invested in startups Smartron, and Smash Entertainment. ₹73 crores Mumbai mansion and his philanthropic works, his longer legacy and larger-than-life ends with his philanthropic works Mid-Day Meal Scheme.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni- The Veteran Captain, Networth- $110 million (957 Crores Rs)
MS Dhoni the “Captain Cool” of Indian Cricket, is a financial wizard too. ₹12 Crores Ipl (Chennai Super Kings) salary and lifetime endorsements with brands like Reebok, and Gulf Oil fetch him some serious bucks Dhoni has the Mahi Racing team (superbiking), a production house named Dhoni Entertainment which made “Dhoni” and a house in 7 acres at Ranchi. Dhoni is the Ambassador of Citroen, SBI Yono, Winzo, Asian Paints and many other companies. The fitness brands are (Cult. Fit) & his social media virality ensures he still cranks out cash post-retirement.
Virat Kohli- Modern Day Run Machine, Networth- $93 million (809 Crores Rs)
Virat Kohli — The modern-day legend, often referred to as “King Kohli” is almost a brand in himself. Kohli earns ₹150-200 crores annually else beyond the ₹7 crores BCCI contract and ₹15 crore IPL salary. He has 25+ endorsements (Puma, Audi, MRF). Kohli is proof of intelligence as his business sense is evident from One8, Wrogn, Chisel and angel investments into companies like Blue Tribe. ₹34 crore Mumbai penthouse and Audi R8, BMW i8 car collection proves his lifestyle and luxury.
Sourav Ganguly- The Prince of Kolkata, Networth- $50 million (435 Crores Rs)
Master strategist on and off the field— Sourav Ganguly, “The Prince of Kolkata” and erstwhile BCCI president. After retirement he commentates, hosts shows (Dadagiri in Television) mentors IPL teams and makes ₹10 crore annually as a director of Delhi Capitals Ganguly endorses My11Circle, Senco Gold, Cycle Pure Agarbatti registering Ganguly endorsement. Some of his investments are a stake in Atletico de Kolkata (an ISL team) and luxury properties in Kolkata, Delhi & London.
Virender Sehwag- The Nawab of Najafgarh, Networth- $45 million (391 Crores Rs)
The “Nawab of Najafgarh” reinvented the aggressive batting game and he now owns the business world. Sehwag was one of the funniest guys there so Sehwag was approached by Hero MotoCorp, Reebok and Bisleri as their ambassador. He is the man behind Sehwag International School in Haryana and has also invested in a few ventures like Sporty Solutionz (sports tech) and Cricfit. On top of that, with his YouTube channel and analysis, he has more avenues to generate income.
Yuvraj Singh- The Brave Heart, Networth- $35 million (304 Crores Rs)
Yuvraj Singh, The World Cup Legend and The Racedeath survivor, his story is as motivational as his rich!!! ₹16 cr Peak IPL Salary, with Pune Warriors along with Puma, Royal Stag endorsement with LG — that is how he amassed his wealth. In the off-field, he created the YouWeCan Foundation (cancer awareness) post-retirement and started lifestyle brands such as SportyBeans, WAT-A-Burger etc. Jago India writing a memoir called The Test Of My Life and investing in tech startups reflect his entrepreneurial side.
Suresh Raina- The Gentleman, Networth- $25 million (217 Crores Rs)
Suresh Raina known as”Mr IPL” for all his consistent performances in the league is believed to have a net worth of around $25 a million (approx ₹217cr) His ability to run between the wickets, his crisp fielding, key runs with the bat has made him an integral part of every team he has played for. Raina may have been outside the field and been an equally sought-after endorser over the years, due to his on-field skills as well as his charm, and media personality. He has also made money from several ventures and this has piled plenty to his net worth, hence one of the richest cricketers in India.
Rahul Dravid- The Test Cricket Genius, Networth- $23 million (200 Crores Rs)
Indian cricketer, “The Wall” Rahul Dravid went from player to coach and commanded you to respect as well as vast wealth. His annual salary (as head coach of Team India and former IPL mentor) exceeds ₹10 crore Dravid is also a brand ambassador for Gillette, Castrol, CRED and Samsung and thus his low-key persona shines through. He also does angel investing and is an owner of some of the best real estate in Bengaluru.
Rohit Sharma – The Selfless Captain, Networth- $22 million (191 Crores Rs)
The “Hitman” of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma is as lethal with money as he is with bat. In IPL, he earns ₹16 crore as captain and stringer of Mumbai Indians as well as captain of the national side. ₹7 crores BCCI contract followed by Oppo, Adidas and Hublot endorsement in totality of Lakhs. Along with a ₹30 Cr house in Mumbai that he co-owns STAX and Fittr a fitness brand, Sharma is an evident connoisseur of luxury.
Gautam Gambhir – A Tactical Maestro , Networth- $19 million (165 Crores Rs)
And the cherry on top is Gautam Gambhir with a net worth of an estimated 19 million (approx. ₹160 Crores). With key innings in major tournaments, Gambhir took his career to another level and has been the major driver of contemporary Indian cricket. Post-retirement, Gambhir took only a cursory detour into cricket coaching and administration, his hand being very important to the crux of the national team during momentous times. His street-smarts, and on and off-field leadership have also helped him build extensive respect and a bank balance that makes him one of the richest in this sport.
