Top 10 Richest Cricketers in the World in 2024

Cricket is a sport that is celebrated widely across the globe. The game arguably is one of the most loved sports in the world as it provides immense entertainment to fans. Not only this but the game is evolving day by day with formats and leagues adding in and this has seen cricket getting richer as well with each day passing by. 

Becoming a good quality cricketer, however, is not everyone’s cup of tea. It requires a lot of hard work, skills and more importantly character to survive at the highest level. But once, a player is established, the sport provides him with great wealth to live their life in luxury. While some earn from leagues across the globe others indulge in various endorsements and many other things. In this article, we will take a look at the richest cricketers in the world. 

1. Sachin Tendulkar with a net worth of $170 Million

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar is the richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of $170 Million. Known as ‘God of Cricket’, he is the biggest name in cricket, especially for what he has done in his career. He is the leading run-maker in international cricket and has mustered 34,357 across the formats to go with 100 centuries. This has earned him a huge chunk of money, making him the richest cricketer in the world. 

Apart from the cricket luxuries, Sachin Tendulkar earns money from endorsements and business ventures. He is a key associate with brands like Phillips, Britannia, VISA, BMW, Pepsi, Luminous, Adidas, Canon, Castrol, MRF etc. The former India skipper is also the co-owner of Kerala Blasters, which is a team in the Indian Super League football league. 

2. MS Dhoni with a net worth of $125 Million

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The second richest cricketer in the world is former Indian cricketer MS Dhoni. The Chennai Super Kings keeper-batter has an estimated net worth of $125 Million. He is among the most celebrated players in the world and what he has done for Indian cricket is one of the major reasons why enjoys such a massive fan following. He is the only captain in the world to win three ICC tournaments and also took India to No.1 in Tests. 

MS Dhoni although has retired from international cricket but still playing in the IPL. Therefore his earnings set the league apart from the brand endorsements. The former Indian cricketer has associations with Reebok, TVS Motors, Red Bus, Sony Bravia, Lays, Snickers, GoDaddy, Orient, Gulf Oil, and many more. Apart from this, he is also owner Co-owner of Chennaiyin FC (the Indian Super League football team) and SportsFit World (a gym chain). 

3. Virat Kohli with a net worth of $92 Million

The third cricketer on the list of richest players in the world is none other than Virat Kohli. Known as the ‘King of Cricket’, Kohli has set different standards for him and arguably is one of the biggest names in the game. His brand value of $92 Million speaks a lot about him and with the cricket that he has displayed over the years, it's safe to say that he has justified the tag of ‘Face of cricket’.

Virat Kohli earns a major amount of money from cricket. He earns INR 7 crore from the Indian team annually as he is placed in a Grade A list of BCCI’s contract. Apart from that, he also will be earning INR 21 crore as a salary by Royal Challengers in Bengaluru per season. On the off-field front, he earns a whopping amount with his brand endorsement in Puma, Audi, MRF, Colgate-Palmolive, Tissot and many others. Apart from the endorsements, he has his fashion brands Wrogn and One8 and Stepathlon Kids (a fitness venture).

4. Ricky Ponting with net worth of $70 Million

Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting with a net worth of  $70 Million stands fourth on the list of 10 Richest Cricketers in the World in 2024. Ponting, who is still the most successful Australian captain, has made a massive contribution to the game and is amongst the leading run-makers in the world. He was one of the major reasons behind the dominance of the Australian team during the early 2000s. 

After calling time on his career, Ricky Ponting has taken up the coaching role in the leagues around the world. He also has been involved in commentary duties, which is the major source of income for him. The former Australian captain also earns huge amounts of money from his brand endorsements which include Valvoline, Adidas, Rexona and Kookaburra.