We see a lot of our cricketers endorsing brands for commercials and featuring in their advertisements. BCCI contract fees, match fees along with IPL contracts and endorsements have made almost all the cricketers millionaires if not all are dealing in billions.
Cricket is not just a bat ball game but a lot more. Collecting data from various sources, we have prepared a list of top 10 richest Indian cricketers.
The list has been prepared, keeping in view the current and updated net worth of these cricketers:-
– by Saika Mazumdar
1. Sachin Tendulkar:
Whenever there is any talk about cricket, this man”s name is sure to come. Though he has retired from International cricket a few years ago. But his records have such strong effect, that his name will always remain connected with the game. Sachin Tendulkar’s 2016 earning – Rs. 58 crore.Sachin Tendulkar’s net worth – Rs. 756 crore.
2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni:
Like Sachin Tendulkar, this man also has many records as an individual and skipper. In 2015, he was the 23rd highest paid athlete in the world. Also making him the lone cricketer featuring in that list.MS Dhoni’s 2016 earning – Rs. 122.48 crore.MS Dhoni’s net worth – Rs. 648.9 crore.
3. Virat Kohli:
Virat Kohli ranks third in the list of highest paid Indian cricketers. He is currently the backbone of team India and also the No. 1 contender for breaking Sachin’s records.Virat Kohli’s 2016 earning – Rs. 134.44 crore.Though Virat’s, 2016 earning is more than Tendulkar and Dhoni. Still, he is too far from their total net worth. But in the coming few years he is definitely going to give tough competition to these top two richest Indian cricketers. Virat Kohli’s net worth – Rs. 396.9 crore.
4. Virender Sehwag:
Master of aggressive batting and first ball six-hitter, Virender Sehwag, retired from cricket in October 2015. He stills entertains his fans either from commentary box or on Twitter by his hilarious tweets.Virender Sehwag”s 2016 earning – Rs. 2.95 crore.Virender Sehwag”s net worth – Rs. 252 crore.
5. Rohit Sharma:
Like Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma is another aggressive opening batsmen. He is the only cricketer with two ODI double centuries in his name.Rohit Sharma’s 2016 earning – Rs. 24.17 crore. Though Sharma’s this year earning is a way to high than Sehwag. Still, he could not defeat him as his net worth is little less.Rohit Sharma’s net worth – Rs. 226.8 crore.
6. Yuvraj Singh:
Singh, is the man who played a great role and helped India bag, ICC World Cup 2011 after 28 years. Though Yuvraj is struggling to get a fixed spot in the International team. He still is the most favorite and expensive Indian Premier League (IPL) players.Yuvraj Singh’s 2016 earning – Rs. 16 crore.Yuvraj Singh’s net worth – Rs. 220.5 crore.
7. Suresh Raina:
Raina’s records in ODI’s and T-20’s explain his great talent. He is currently out of the playing eleven due to his poor form. But, he surely has got potential to make a strong and great comeback. Suresh Raina’s 2016 earning – Rs. 12.21 crore. Suresh Raina’s net worth – Rs. 157.5 crore.
8. Gautam Gambhir:
One of the greatest left-handed, opening batsmen, Gautam Gambir has been out of the Indian side for a quite long time. Still, then he, is in the list of richest Indian cricketers because of the limelight he earned during his active years.Gautam Gambir’s 2016 earning – Rs. 11.69 crore.Gautam Gambir’s net worth – Rs. 126 crore.
9. Shikhar Dhawan:
Shikhar started his International career with a bang. He became the fastest test batsman to score a century on debut. In ODI’s he, was fastest Indian to reach 2000 and 3000 run mark. But he too is finding it hard to make a comeback.Shikhar Dhawan’s 2016 earning – Rs. 17.73 crore.Shikhar Dhawan’s net worth – Rs. 63.13 crore.
10. Harbhajan Singh:
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India’s greatest all time off-spinner, Harbhajan Singh has more than 500 wickets in International Cricket. However, he has been in and out of the Indian cricket team due to his poor performance. Coming to Singh’s net worth, it is almost equal to that of Shikhar Dhawan’s. However, there is a difference in the year 2016 earnings of both the players. Harbhajan Singh’s 2016 earning – Rs. 10.29 crore.Harbhajan Singh’s net worth – Rs. 63 crore.
– by Saika Mazumdar