Top 10 Highest Earning And Richest Indian Cricketers In 2022

Did you know that 2.6 billion people watched the 2019 Cricket World Cup, which England and Wales held? It makes it the most-watched cricket tournament ever.

Cricket is an immensely popular sport with billions of followers worldwide. Due to its popularity, cricket generates significant revenue from sponsorships, advertising, ticket sales, merchandise sales, and more.

In India, cricketers are regarded as being on par with gods. They are accorded the highest regard and rewarded with fame, wealth, and social standing.

Indian cricketers are currently among the highest-paid athletes globally, earning hundreds of millions.

Top 10 Highest Earning Cricketers in India in 2022

01. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history and the highest-earning Indian cricketer, earning him the title “god of the game.”

He is the only batsman in cricket history to have achieved 100 centuries, elevating him to the pinnacle of both statistics and notoriety.

Sachin has been one of the most known cricketers in India and the globe since his retirement in 2013.

He has a net worth of Rs.1114 crores, or $150 million, despite retiring for over ten years. It is reported that Sachin will demand between 8 and 10 crores for a 2-3 day brand shoot.

During his tenure with the Mumbai Indians from 2008 to 2013, he amassed nearly Rs. 38 crores in IPL earnings.

In 2001, Tendulkar was the first Indian athlete to sign a commercial contract worth Rs.100 crore with MRF.

The ‘little master’ currently represents several multinational companies, including Quaker, Philips, MRF tires, Reliance Communication, PepsiCo, BMW, Paytm, Star Sports, Airtel, Adidas Toshiba, DBS Bank, VISA, Luminous, and many others.

Sachin is reported to possess properties worth Rs. 520 crores. He currently resides in a mansion in Bandra West, Mumbai. The mansion is believed to be worth about Rs. 60 crores.

Sachin is the proprietor of two restaurants, one in Mumbai and one in Bangalore. He also owns the Bengaluru Blasters of the Premier Badminton League and recently sold his investment in the Kerala Blasters of the Indian Super League.

In addition, Sachin owns over ten expensive vehicles, including the BMW X5M, BMW i8, Ferrari 360 Modena, Nissan GT-R, and others. Sachin is deservingly at the top of India’s wealthiest cricketers list in 2022.

02. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

The second highest earning player in cricket is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Dhoni, the most decorated captain in India’s history, is noted for his composure on the field.

He is the only international cricket skipper to have won all three ICC trophies: the T20I World Cup in 2007, the ODI World Cup in 2011, and the Champions Trophy in 2013.

Dhoni, affectionately known as Maahi, is a co-owner of many athletic franchises, including the Chennai-based football club Chennaiyin FC, the Ranchi-based hockey club Ranchi Rays, and the Mahi Racing Squad India Supersport World Championship team.

In 2015, he was ranked as the world’s twenty-third highest-paid athlete due to his agreements with several multinational businesses.

Dhoni has supported several products, including Amrapali Group, GoDaddy, Boost, Pepsi, Orient PSPO, Gulf Oil, Aircel, Spartan Sports, Big Bazaar, Amity University, Reebok, Ashok Leyland, Exide Batteries, and Sonata Watches.

Mahi is also the proprietor of the fashion label ‘Se7en’ and the SportsFit gym business. He is now under a 15 crore per year deal with Chennai Super Kings and has earned around Rs. 150 crores since 2008 in the IPL.

Dhoni is a passionate auto enthusiast and owns various vehicles, including a Ninja ZX-14R, Ferrari 599 GTO, Ducati 1098, GMC Sierra, Hummer H2, and a Harley Davidson Fat-Boy.

03. Virat Kohli

The third wealthiest cricketer in India is Virat Kohli, captain of the Indian National Cricket Team. Virat is now regarded as one of the top batters in the world. Virat gets a multitude of commercial collaborations due to his upbeat attitude and attractive appearance.

King Kohli is The most followed cricketer on Instagram, with over 100 million followers. He is rumored to demand around 2.2 crores for each sponsored Instagram post.

He was placed 66th on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes and was the only cricketer to make a list.

When he renewed his contract with RCB for Rs. 17 crores, Virat became the highest-paid IPL player ever (Royal Challengers Bangalore).

04. Saurav Ganguly

Saurav Ganguly, one of the most esteemed cricketers globally, is the fourth wealthiest cricketer in India. Ganguly, affectionately known as “Dada” by his followers, is largely credited for developing an aggressive mentality in the Indian cricket team, enabling them to defeat even powerful opponents.

Dada’s brand worth has steadily risen, allowing him to get endorsement partnerships with firms such as My 11 Circle, JSW Cement, Tata Tetley, and Fortune Oil.

It is reported that the charges brands between Rs. 2 and 3 crores for a brand agreement, which has helped him land on the list of the highest earning cricketer in india.

05. Virender Sehwag

Retired Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag is the fifth-wealthiest cricketer in the country. Due to his flashy hitting style, Sehwag has been the audience favorite throughout his 14-year career.

Regardless of the format, Viru maintained his aggressive batting style. Viru, also known as the ‘Nawab of Najafgarh,’ earns a fortune from commentary assignments, brand endorsements, and business interests.

Sehwag costs around $350,000 (approximately Rs.2 crores) for a yearly brand endorsement contract and has worked with MyTeam11, Reebok, Boost, Samsung, Hero Honda, Adidas, and other big businesses.

06. Yuvraj Singh

Yuvi’s World Cup 2007 performance, in which he hit six sixes in a single over as a flashy batter and remarkable fielder, is regularly recalled by the cricketing community.

He has earned a total of Rs. 84 crores by playing for six IPL organizations (from 2008-to 2019).

Yuvi lives with his celebrity wife Hazel Keech in a Mumbai property he purchased for a staggering Rs. 64 crores.

07. Suresh Raina

Raina, a steady middle-order batsman and phenomenal all-rounder is India’s seventh-wealthiest cricketer.

His 10-year tenure with the CSK (Chennai Super Kings) in the IPL has contributed greatly to his wealth.

He is now under an Rs. 11 crores yearly deal with CSK and has earned over 100+ crores since the inaugural IPL season.

08. Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid, known for his calm attitude, is the eighth wealthiest cricketer in India. Due to his 16-year cricketing career, Rahul Dravid’s estimated net worth is around INR 172 crores.

He has earned a living through cricket, commentary, coaching, and brand sponsorships.

He is the Head of Operations at the National Cricket Academy and is paid approximately Rs. 60 Lacs each month. Dravid is also the coach of the U-19 and India A teams, for which he was allegedly paid INR 5 Crores.

Recently, “The Wall” was observed advertising the credit card application CRED. His CRED advertisement has earned tremendous accolades, which will undoubtedly improve his brand worth.

09. Rohit Sharma

Vice-captain of India’s limited-overs team, Rohit Sharma, is India’s ninth-wealthiest cricketer. Fans refer to the opening batter as “Hitman” because of his exquisite yet aggressive batting approach.

Rohit is in the A+ category of the BCCI’s yearly contract and is paid Rs 7 crore annually.

In addition, the BCCI pays its A+ grade cricketers 15 lakh rupees each Test match, 6 lakh rupees per ODI, and 3 lakh rupees per T20I as the match fee.

Since Rohit plays India in all three forms, his income from the BCCI contributes significantly to his wealth.

Rohit also has a rich deal with his IPL club, the Mumbai Indians, as he earns Rs. 15 crores each year as captain. Since 2008, the Hitman has earned over Rs. 146 crores by participating in the IPL.

10. Gautam Gambhir

In his nomination affidavit for the Lok Sabha, Gambhir revealed moveable assets of Rs. 116 crore, fixed assets of Rs. 28 crores, and liabilities of almost Rs. 34.20 crore.

Gambhir resides in a beautiful home in Delhi valued at about 18 crores and earns between Rs. 10 and Rs.

Currently, he generates income from commentary, business ventures, and brand endorsements. Gambhir is rumored to charge between Rs. 1 and 2 crores for each brand endorsement and has endorsed Reebok, Red Bull, Hero Motocorp, Cricplay, and other products.

He is further a member of parliament, where he gets a monthly salary of 50,000. In addition, he receives 45,000 a month for leading his Delhi constituency.

Gambhir earned a remarkable Rs. 94 crores throughout his decade-long IPL stint (2008-2018).

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