Top 10 Richest Cricketers In The World

You may be aware of the fact that cricket is not particularly considered as one of the highest-paid sports in the world, but still, outside of the field, cricketers can make loads of cash with brand sponsorships and other deals, which is just part of it as a whole. This means, yes, in reality, cricketers can make millions if they are popular enough and are known for their records and the way they play. Take for example, Sachin Tendulkar is still one of the richest cricketers in the world, even though he stopped playing cricket a long ago. And that might make you wonder like who else is on this list, right? Well, that is precisely what we will be talking about in this post of the top 10 richest cricketers in the world as of 2024. Here we go then.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

You see, as far as the title “God of Cricket” is concerned, a great game is not the only thing he has won, he has also bagged the title of the richest cricketer in history too. And that is really impressive, let me tell you. Throughout and after his career, he has secured several business ideas with brands like BMW and Adidas just to mention a few. With that, he has been able to skyrocket his finances to a level of $170 million net worth as of 2024.

2. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni whose demeanor speaks volumes about his no-nonsense type of captaincy, has a net worth of $130 million, so yes, indeed he has made it to the list of the richest along with him globally adored cricketers being the only Indian. He is well-known for being the co-owner of Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League and a strong supporter of the SportsFit gym chain, as he is the founder of.

3. Virat Kohli

“King Kohli” is not just the lord of cricket, but with a net worth of $127.5 million, he also is one of the richest cricketers in the world right now. And that is kinda a glorious tribute because he is known for his passion and energy, you know? For the same reason, he is also a brand ambassador of the topmost companies today, including Puma, Audi, and MRF. His brand’s quirky investments such as One8 the fashion line with Puma and FC Goa the Indian Super League football team are prime examples of his entrepreneurial streak. He is not just sharpening his game skills, but he sure is taking part in business activities, which is also very important for him.

4. Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting stands out as Australia’s cricket captain who achieved great success, not just personally but for his team as well at that time. Like, with a brilliant record of guiding the cricket team to several World Cup victories and assembling a personal net worth of $70 million. Yes, that is why he is on this very list today. Currently, though, Ponting is very successful in life after playing professional cricket, farming, financials, and particularly wine production. So yes, he is enjoying his retirement, we can say that for sure.

5. Brian Lara

Do you know any batsmen who have scored 400 in a single inning of a test match? Yes, there is just one, and we know him as the “Prince of Trinidad” who played the knock of 400 not out. So, no wonder why Brian Lara will go down in history as one of the most successful, famous as well as with $60 million to his name, and one of the richest cricketers in the world as well.

6. Jacques Kallis

The legend of South African cricket, Jacques Kallis has an impressive net worth of $48 million, thus carving his name among the richest cricketers in the country. But why’s that though? Kallis, the best all-rounder, has proven time and again that various brands and tricks like Slazenger among others can get him to the bank more. Well, his role as a coach and active member of the cricket academies paced up the fame of this legend through the fans’ eyes who see nothing but a legend when they hear his name.

7. Chris Gayle

Yes, when you play phenomenal cricket, you get your own title, which people and fans often refer to you as. But, the way Chris Gayle played, he deserves none other than the “Universe Boss” title, that’s what we are pretty certain of. Bowlers used to fear him on the pitch, that’s all we can say. As for financial numbers, well, Chris Gayle, whose net worth is $46 million, is a great player of cricket who comes from powerful performances in leagues around the world, especially in the IPL.

8. Virender Sehwag

Brave on the field and brave off it, Virender Sehwag has been an idol in cricket with a net worth of $41.5 million. Though, after retiring from cricket, Sehwag became a media presence, and he opened the Sehwag International School. People know him for his heavy-hitting skills and his critique of the game, did you know that? All in all, he is known for his straight talk, his engaging personality, and his past records that keep him in the limelight even today.

9. Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins, the current best bowler for the Aussie team, with a net worth of $40 million, is among the wealthiest players in the world, especially because of strong IPL performance. Just one look at his bowling and see him sometimes do magic with the bat, you’ll know why he has made it to this list.

10. AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers, who is loved literally by every cricket team’s fans, also deserves a spot on this list with a net worth of $35 million. Why’s that? Well, he used to be one of the most explosive batsmen out there, that’s why. Though he stopped playing international matches as well as in IPL, he still is one of the richest cricketers in the world because of the way he handled his wealth.

Conclusion

By far, these are the richest cricketers in the world as of 2024, and as you saw, some of these players have stopped playing cricket for their international teams, but they still continue to make a ton of money just because of how popular they were back when they were actively playing. This is just the beauty of playing cricket, or any popular sport out there for that matter.