Who are the Top 10 Richest cricketer in the world in 2025?

In every sport, international players earn worldwide fame and immense wealth. Cricket is one of the most lucrative sports in the world, with 2.5 billion fans worldwide supporting all formats of this historic game.

Furthermore, cricket is also heavily funded. Many cricket boards, like the BCCI, have significant wealth, and cricketers themselves earn substantial income both on and off the field, making them a constant topic of discussion among fans.

For a select few players, their journey of combining excellence on the playing field and shrewd business opportunities has yielded tremendous gains in terms of their net worth.

Moreover, cricket fans have always been curious to know who is the richest cricketer in the world. So, today in this article, we will know who are the top ten richest cricketers in the world and their estimated net worth.

Top 10 Richest cricketer in the world in 2025

Rank	Name	Country	Net Worth
1	Sachin Tendulkar	India	$170 Million (₹1,415 Crore)
2	Virat Kohli	India	$130 Million (₹1,083 Crore)
3	MS Dhoni	India	$127 Million (₹1,058 Crore)
4	Sourav Ganguly	India	$82 Million (₹683 Crore)
5	Ricky Ponting	Australia	$70 Million (₹583 Crore)
6	Brian Lara	West Indies	$60 Million (₹500 Crore)
7	Jacques Kallis	South Africa	$48 Million (₹400 Crore)
8	Chris Gayle	West Indies	$46 Million (₹383 Crore)
9	Virender Sehwag	India	$42 Million (₹350 Crore)
10	Shane Watson	Australia	$39 Million (₹325 Crore)

1. Sachin Tendulkar ($170 Million)

Sachin Tendulkar, arguably the greatest cricketer of all time, tops this list of the richest cricketers in the world. Tendulkar has long been a face of the sport, having a profound influence on the development of the sport in India. Tendulkar’s net worth is estimated at approximately $170 million.

As his playing career progressed, he began receiving brand endorsements. Tendulkar has endorsed BMW, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Adidas, and many other popular brands, earning around INR 21 crore annually in endorsements. Apart from brand endorsements, even after retirement, he has been a part of the Mumbai Indians team as a mentor.

2. Virat Kohli ($130 Million)

Virat Kohli is the most popular cricketer of all time. This shouldn’t undermine the importance of his on-field performances, where he is miles ahead of any batsman of his generation in terms of performance across all three formats. He is the second richest cricketer in the world and his net worth is around $130 million.

He has earned a lot of money through his brand endorsements with brands like Puma, Myntra, Manyavar, Hero MotoCorp, MRF, Audi and many more. In the IPL, he has been playing since the first season and has become an icon of the league, earning crores of rupees over the past decade.

3. MS Dhoni ($127 Million)

MS Dhoni has made a considerable fortune for himself as a cricketer. Dhoni is the third richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of $127 million, thanks to his success with the Indian team and the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

His success as captain made him a popular face in India, which meant that many brands wanted him as their brand ambassador. Dhoni has brand endorsements from popular brands like Oreo, Dream11, Lava, Reebok and India Cements, which earn him crores of rupees every year.

4. Sourav Ganguly ($82 Million)

Sourav Ganguly is another Indian on this list, with a net worth of around $82 million. Under his leadership, the Indian team produced many outstanding talents such as Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Zaheer Khan, and others.

Apart from his long international career as a captain and player, where he was part of some of the most historic victories, he also played in the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune Warriors India. Ganguly has partnered with several popular brands, including My11 Circle, Fortune Oil, JSW Cement, ISL and others, which earn him a good annual income.

5. Ricky Ponting ($70 Million)

Ricky Ponting captained what was arguably the best Australian team ever. Under his leadership, Australia won two ICC World Cups in 2003 and 2007. Ponting is the fifth richest cricketer in the world and has a net worth of $70 million, thanks to his partnerships with brands and the prize money he won while captaining the Australian team. The former Australian captain endorses brands like Adidas, Kookaburra Bats, Channel 7, Rexon and many more.

6. Brian Lara ($60 Million)

Lara’s enduring legacy as one of the most respected batsmen makes his time worth its weight in gold. After retirement, he has amassed wealth through endorsements, real estate investments, and his involvement in the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. His net worth is around $60 million. Lara’s luxurious lifestyle includes a collection of high-end cars and properties, reflecting his status as one of the richest men in cricket. Moreover, he endorses brands like MRF, W88, CA Sports and more.

7. Jacques Kallis ($48 Million)

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is known for his exceptional batting and bowling records. Following his cricket career, he has increased his wealth through coaching roles, endorsements for brands such as Slazenger, Mega Casino World, and investments in real estate and a sports management company. His net worth is around $48 million.

8. Chris Gayle ($46 Million)

Chris Gayle has been one of the best opening batsmen in T20 cricket. He holds the record for the most runs scored in T20 cricket. He has earned significant wealth not only playing T20 matches but also playing ODIs and Test matches for the West Indies. His net worth is $46 million, which has remained intact even after his retirement, thanks to brand endorsements with Spartan Sports, Dafabet, Monopoly, Sandals Resorts, and others.

9. Virender Sehwag ($42 Million)

Virender Sehwag was an explosive batsman during his playing days. Since his retirement, the ‘Sultan of Multan’ has remained active in the commentary box. Sehwag is the ninth richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of $42 million. Apart from the prize money he won during his playing days, Sehwag has also appeared in several advertisements for popular brands like Fila, Adidas, Boost Drinks, Samsung, JK Cement and recently became the brand ambassador of the Delhi Premier League.

10. Shane Watson ($39 Million)

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has amassed wealth through his cricket career, endorsements, and coaching and commentary roles. After retirement, he has been involved in various business ventures, which have significantly increased his net worth. His net worth is around $39 million, which places him on the list of the top 10 richest cricketers in the world. Moreover, he endorses brands like G&M, Asics, TAG Heuer and more.

                                               

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