Who is the Richest Cricketer in the World?

No.1 Richest Cricketer in the World

The richest cricketer in the world is Sachin Tendulkar. The ‘God of Cricket’ as he is fondly known as India revolutionized the game in the country right from the time when he was a teenager. Tendulkar went to the Pakistani shore on debut as a 16-year-old. In spite of facing the likes of Wasim Akram, Imran Khan, and Waqar Younis on his debut, Tendulkar stood tall after blows to his face.

Sachin's resilient efforts on the field made a billion people fall in love with him. His exploits on the field attracted a lot of attention. He was possibly the first player who turned into a brand when Mark Mascarenhas in 1995 signed a reportedly $7.5 million deal with Tendulkar. His association with WorldTel made him the richest cricketer of all time and resulted in a boom in the finances of the game. The deal he signed with Mascarenhas resulted in Tendulkar’s earnings rising by more than 30 times.

Apart from his on-field exploits, Sachin was more than a popular face for many international brands. The list of his brand endorsements is almost endless which includes very popular brands such as BMW, Pepsi, Adidas, MRF Tyres, Coca Cola, and Boost. The catchphrase ‘Boost is the secret of my energy’ gained a lot of popularity thanks to Sachin’s advertisements.

On the field after his retirement, Tendulkar has remained an integral part of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He has held the position of the team mentor of the popular IPL franchise. As a mentor, he guides young players including his son, Arjun Tendulkar. Apart from the cricket field, the ‘Master Blaster’ has also invested in Indian football via the Indian Super League franchise, Kerala Blasters.

He has received multiple awards from the Indian government including Arjuna Award, Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan, and Bharat Ratna. Tendulkar is the only sportsperson to receive Bharat Ratna. Apart from the awards from the government, after his retirement he also served as a member of the Parliament for six years.

List of Top 10 Richest Cricketer in the World 2025

Sachin Tendulkar ($165 million)

Sachin Tendulkar, arguably the greatest cricketer of all time, tops this list for the richest cricketer in the world as he does with most batting records. Tendulkar has been the face of the game for a very long time. During his playing days, he had a great impact on the growth of the game in India. He became possibly the first superstar of the sport. Tendulkar has a net worth of $165 million. As his game progressed, the brand endorsements started to come. Tendulkar has endorsed many popular brands including BMW, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Adidas, and many more. Along with the brand endorsements, there has been a biopic documentary made on Sachin’s life. He has been a part of the Mumbai Indians setup even after his retirement as a mentor.

MS Dhoni ($130 million)

MS Dhoni has made a fortune for himself as a cricketer. He has been the greatest captain India has seen. Dhoni is the second richest cricketer in the world and has a net worth of $130 million thanks to his success with the Indian team and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. He has been the only captain to win an ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy. His success as the skipper made him a popular face in India. This meant that many brands were looking for him to be their brand ambassador. Dhoni has brand endorsements with popular brands like Oreo, Dream 11, Lava, Reebok, and India Cements. He also had a biopic film made on his journey from a ticket collector to the most successful Indian captain. The film was a blockbuster which helped Dhoni earn a lot of money.

Virat Kohli ($127.5 million)

With the coming of social media apps, Virat Kohli has become the most popular cricketer ever. This should not undermine the significance of his performances on the field where he has been miles ahead of any batter of his generation in terms of performance in all three formats. He is the third richest cricketer in the world and has a net worth of $127.5 million. Married to popular Bollywood actress, Anushka Sharma, Kohli has taken the acting experience to many advertisements for popular brands. He has earned a lot of money through his brand endorsements with Puma, Myntra, Manyavar, Hero Motocorp, MRF, Audi, and many others. In the IPL, he has been playing from the first season and has become an icon of the league since the last decade when he has pocketed crores of rupees.

Sourav Ganguly ($79.25 million)

Sourav Ganguly is another Indian on this list with a net worth of $79.25 million. Ganguly is another former skipper who brought a lot of change not just in the performances of the team but also in the attitude and confidence of the players. Under his leadership, the Indian team unearthed some great talents like Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Zaheer Khan, and others. Apart from his long international career as a skipper and a player where he was a part of some of the most historic wins, he also played in the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors India. Ganguly has partnered up with multiple popular brands including My11 Circle, Fortune Oil, JSW Cement, ISL, and others.

Ricky Ponting ($60 million)

Ricky Ponting was the captain of an Australian team which was possibly the best. Under his leadership, Australia won two ICC World Cups in 2003 and 2007. He was a great batter and held the record for scoring the second-most centuries for a long time before Virat Kohli overtook him. Ponting is the fifth richest cricketer in the world and has a net worth of $60 million thanks to his partnerships with brands and all the prize money he won while captaining the Australian side. The former Australian skipper endorses a lot of brands including Adidas, Kookaburra Bats, Rexona, and more.

Shane Warne ($51.125 million)

The late Shane Warne is considered to be arguably the best spinner in the history of the game. His on-field performances were magical and proved to be the difference between Australia and their opposition. However, his off-field stories are somewhat like a legend. Warne led an extraordinary life off the field. He is the sixth richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of $51.125 million. He won a lot of prize money being part of the Australian team which won the 1999 ODI World Cup. He was also a part of the inaugural IPL season where he won the title in his first season as the skipper of Rajasthan Royals. Along with his illustrious cricket career, his brand endorsements with companies like Nike helped him earn a lot of money.

Chris Gayle ($46.875 million)

The Universe Boss is no stranger to lucrative deals that see him traveling around the world playing in T20 franchises. Chris Gayle has been the best opening batter in T20 cricket. Gayle holds the record for scoring the most runs in T20 cricket. He has earned a lot of money not just by playing T20s but also by playing ODIs and Tests for the West Indies. He has a net worth of $46.875 million which is maintained even after his retirement thanks to brand endorsements with Spartan Sports, Sandal Resorts, and others.

Virender Sehwag ($41.50 million)

Virender Sehwag was an explosive batter during his playing days. Since his retirement, the ‘Sultan of Multan’ has been a livewire in the commentary box. Sehwag is the eighth richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of $41.50 million. Apart from the prize money he won during his playing days, Sehwag also has been the face in many advertisements for popular brands like Fila and JK Cement and recently turned into a brand ambassador for the Delhi Premier League.

Pat Cummins ($40 million)

Pat Cummins is one of the best captains currently in cricket. He has already led his side to win the ICC World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup. Cummins has a net worth of $40 million making him the ninth richest cricketer in the world. Along with the prize money he won for winning the two tournaments he has also collaborated with popular brands like Carrera and Nexba.

Yuvraj Singh ($33.25 million)

The man of the ICC tournaments for India, Yuvraj Singh is ranked tenth on this list. Yuvraj has been one of the best players for India in limited overs. The all-rounder was the player of the tournament in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. He has a net worth of $33.35 million thanks to the numerous awards he won. Along with the prize money he has already won, he has also been a brand ambassador for Puma, ICC T20 World Cup 2024, LG, and other brands. Recently, a movie on his life was also announced which would have resulted in Yuvraj earning more money.

Top 10 Richest Cricketer in India

Most of the players feature in the list of richest cricketers in the world. Sachin Tendulkar remains at the top position on the list of richest Indian cricketers with a net worth of $165 million. Former World Cup winning-captain, MS Dhoni ranks second. Dhoni has a net worth of $130 million. Indian run machine, Virat Kohli is the third-richest Indian cricketer with a net worth of $127.5 million. At the rate at which cricket’s finances are growing, it might not take much time for Kohli to overtake his skipper in the list. 

Sourav Ganguly follows Kohli with a net worth of $79.25 million. The swashbuckling opener, Virender Sehwag, ranks fifth on this list with a net worth of $41.5 million thanks to his brand endorsements with Fila and the freshly started Delhi Premier League. India’s player of the ICC tournaments.

Youngest Richest Cricket in the World 

The youngest and richest cricketers in the world are Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant. These two Indian stars have been successful not only on the field but also have been able to replicate these achievements off the field as well. Off the field, the two youngsters have been the face of many brands.

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill has a net worth of almost $6 million. The 24-year-old in his short career has had many achievements, including winning the U-19 World Cup and being the runner-up in the ODI World Cup 2023. Gill, in his International career with the senior men’s team, has been a part of the historic series win in Australia in 2020-21, where he scored 91 runs in the final innings at the Gabba. He has earned almost ₹40 crores as his IPL salary in seven years. 

He was the second retention for the Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2025, which saw him earn ₹16.5 crores. With the international team, Gill earns ₹5 crores per annum along with a match fee. The top-order batter has been seen as the face of many popular brands like Gillette, CEAT, BharatPe, Acko, My11 Circle, BeatXP, and more. 

He was also named the captain of the Indian test team following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The role of leading the Indian team in the longest format comes with its own perks. Having been named the skipper, it is certain that Gill will be a regular in the format, which will boost his earnings further. He is also the vice-captain of the ODI team and is a regular feature in the playing XI. Gill was the vice-captain of the team that won the Champions Trophy in 2025.

Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant has a net worth of almost $12 million. The left-handed batter in spite of a horrific car accident in late December 2022, bounced back effectively in cricket. He made his comeback with IPL 2024 and followed it with a successful T20 World Cup 2024, where he played an instrumental role in winning the tournament. In test cricket, he is already India’s best test wicketkeeper batter. Recently, he was rewarded with the position of vice-captain of the test team. The 27-year-old was part of India’s first test series win in Australia in 2018-19, where he even scored a century. In the 2020-21 tour of Australia, Pant was dropped for the first match, but in the last three matches, he was arguably India’s best performer and helped breach the Gabba fortress in the final test. India became the first team in 32 years to defeat Australia in Brisbane.

Pant has earned more than ₹100 crores from IPL alone. He holds the record of being the most expensive player in the IPL. He broke the record when Lucknow Super Giants bought him for ₹27 ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. With the BCCI, the wicketkeeper batter holds a Grade A contract, which allows him to earn ₹5 crores per annum apart from match fees. 

With new payment rules, players will be earning ₹7.5 lakh per match could see young stars like Pant and Gill earn a lot more than some of their senior teammates. Pant is an ambassador for many popular brands like Adidas, Zomato, Cadbury, Realme, JSW, and more.