Top Ten Wealthiest Cricketers In India

Mahendra-Singh-Dhoni

It is no wonder that one cricketer after another features on this list, making cricket one of the highest grossing sports in the country. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, or ‘Mahi’ like he is lovingly called, is reported to have a net worth of $50 million, making him the second highest paid sportsperson in India. Dhoni has acquired his wealth not just through the game, but also through sponsorships from brands like TVS Motors, Pepsi, GE Money and Reebok.

Yuvraj-Singh

Yuvraj Singh aka Yuvi is said to be worth $30 million and is a key figure in the world of cricket. Yuvraj has made most of his millions through sponsorships. In fact, he was even signed on by Microsoft to promote the Xbox 360. Yuvraj has also been the face of brands like Fiat and Reebok. This year, Yuvraj was noted as being one of the most expensive players in the IPL 7.

Rahul-Dravid

Everyone’s favorite shy-guy Rahul Dravid comes in 4^th on this list, with a net worth of $20 million. He is an extremely-gifted player and has been a regular member of the Indian national team since 1996. Though he has retired from the game, he still makes his way onto the list maintaining his wealth through miscellaneous assignments.

Virat-Kohli

Virat Kohli is the latest craze in cricket not just for his exemplary skill in the game, but also for his dashing looks. No wonder Anushka Sharma fell head over heels with this Delhi boy. Kohli comes in at number 5, with a net worth of $15 million. Kohli’s young age should fool no one, because he is a well-rounded mature player, who Anil Kumble even named as the best under-33 player in international cricket.

Virendra-Sehwag

‘Viru’ or Virendra Sehwag was a prolific player until his injury in 2011. In 2013, the final nail in the coffin of Sehwag’s career was his unceremonious drop from the Test, ODI and T20 sides. Even as part of the Delhi Daredevils at the IPL this year, he had a bit of a quiet time. This didn’t stop him from making Rs 25.64 crore.

Gautam-Gambhir

Gautam Gambir seems to have been sidelined by newer players like Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma, but he still ranks higher on this list than both of them. Gambhir is said to have a net worth of $8 million. But like everyone else, Gambhir’s pennies seem to stem from his endorsement deals, of which he has three lined up this year.

Rohit-Sharma

Relative newbie Rohit Sharma attracted tons of interest in 2013, when he broke many IPL records, making people tout him to be the next rising star. This star has already risen to an approximate net worth of about $6 million.

Ravindra-Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja has come a long way from being ridiculed and laughed at. And now, it seems that he is laughing all the way to the bank – with a net worth of Rs 16.58 crore. Jadeja is ranked the fifth-best ODI all-rounder and the third-best ODI bowler. Jadeja has six endorsement deals to his credit as well as the $2 million he makes from his IPL deal.

Suresh-Raina

To this day, Suresh Raina remains the highest IPL scorer of all time with 2,802 runs. He is currently ranked 7^th in the world among T20 batsmen and is said to have an approximate net worth of Rs 16.16 crore.