In this country, cricket is celebrated not just as a feeling but as a religion that gives millions of hearts a reason to celebrate happiness every moment. Every match played on the field of cricket makes you serotine go high on the sky. And this celebration has helped Indian cricket players pack a handsome amount of money. The Indian cricket players take home whopping amounts for representing the nation on the international stage. The players earn a huge amount of money through various cricket and non-cricket-related deals. Here we bring you the list of the top 10 most celebrated and richest Indian cricketers.
1. Sachin Tendulkar (Rs. 1090 crore): the god of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar stands today on the top of the list of richest cricketers. The legendary batsman with 100 hundred and awards like Bharat Ratna (2014), Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (1998), and Padma Shri (1999), in his bag, endorses brands like BMW, and UNICEF, Luminous, Toshiba, Reliance Communications which takes his net worth to Rs. 1090 crores.
2. Virat Kohli (Rs 980 crore): Even if he goes through a bad form, the king still stays the king, the King of cricket, Virat Kohli is one of the most dedicated players in the Indian cricket. After achieving success on the cricket ground, the Right-handed batsman made success off the field. The current net worth of the batsman is Rs. 980 crores.
3. Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Rs 767 crore); The Thala of the Indian cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is that one cricketer with no hater. By endorsing brands like Indigo Paint, Orient PSPO, Reebok, Amity University, Boost, GoDaddy, Share Market Equity firm among others, he has taken his net worth to Rs. 767 crores.
4. Sourav Ganguly (Rs. 374 crores): Fondly known as “Dada” by his fans, Ganguly is widely regarded as instilling an aggressive attitude in the Indian cricket team, helping them beat even the most formidable opponents. Currently, he is the president of the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), president of CAB (Cricket Association of Bengal), and President of the Editorial Board with Wisden India.
5. Virender Sehwag (Rs. 277 crores): The Multan ke Nawaab has created a legacy of his own in the game which game not be followed by anyone. Former India opener Virender Sehwag is the fourth richest Indian cricketer with a net worth of Rs 277 crore.
6. Yuvraj Singh (Rs. 245 crores): Whether it be a battle on-field or a battle with Cancer, Yuvraj Singh has risen as the fighter of the game. Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is the fifth richest cricketer in India with a net worth of around Rs 245 crore
7. Rohit Sharma (Rs. 130 crores): The current Indian cricket team captain of all three formats, Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful captains of the IPL history who clinched 5 seasons for Mumbai Indians. The net worth of the hard-hitting opening batsman is approx. 130 crores.
8. Rishabh Pant (Rs. 36 crores): Rishabh Pant is a left-handed wicket-keeper batsman and no doubt, everyone loves him. Recently in 2021, in a test match with Australia, Rishabh became the fastest wicket-keeper for India to reach 1,000 runs in Test cricket. Reportedly, he will earn Rs 5 crore annually.
9. Ravindra Jadeja (Rs. 100 crores): Ravindra Jadeja is one of the finest all-rounders we have. He is consistently known as one of the best fielders in world cricket. As per reports, his annual salary is Rs 5 crore.
10. Hardik Pandya (Rs. 30 crores0; The current captain of Gujarat Titans, Hardik Pandya, is rising the success like no other player. He is also known as "West India of Baroda” by his fans. Reportedly, Hardik will earn Rs 5 crore annually.
