Don’t be surprised if you find some cricketers in the list of the richest people in the world. Cricket is one of the most celebrated sports, where cricketers are celebrities, and some even worship like God. In the past few years, cricket has reached several nations stretching out its boundaries across the continent.
Cricket produced some of the richest tournaments in the world with the same charisma and excitement as the Super Bowl. Speaking of popularity, Cricketers are some of the most worldwide known athletes who earn more than anyone in the world.
This blog will uncover all the top 10 wealthiest cricketers in the world of 2025-2026.
10. Pat Cummins – $40 Million
Australian skipper Pat Cummins became one of the most expensive players in the latest IPL edition of 2024 and joined SRH for INR 20 crore. His consistent performance in International cricket and leadership quality made him one of the prominent figures in Australian cricket. With $40 million Pat Cummins became the next richest cricketer in the world. Primarily, Pat Cummins earns part of his vast net worth from a contract with Cricket Australia & IPL. His many big brand endorsements and sponsorship deals also add up to his net worth.
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9. Virender Sehwag – $45 Million
Viru aka Virender Sehwag is known as one of the most aggressive Indian cricketers of his time and has bagged several records. One of the most prominent figures of Indian cricket history Virender Sehwag holds a $45 million net worth which he made from his career both on and off the field. His powerful batting style and successful career gave him many brands and endorsement deals over the years. The former cricketer is still contributing to cricket with several commentating jobs on sports channels and mentorship.
8. Chris Gayle – $46.875 Million
Chris Gayle is another marvel from the West Indies, who mastered his cricket skills in both batting and bowling. The world-class allrounder is known for his destructive batting style and for delivering hard to play balls. With $46.875 million Gayle earned the status of one of the wealthiest cricketers in the world. He played for West Indies in all three formats and gave many blistering performances. He is widely known for his several domestic league appearances worldwide including IPL which helps him to reach financial success.
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7. Brian Lara – $60 Million
The legendary Brian Lara comes next on our top richest cricket in the world whose net worth is $60 million. The ‘Prince of Trinidad’ Brian Lara is known for his aggressive batting style and several impressive records including the highest runs in test cricket. This also led him to several brand endorsements, advertisements ultimately increased his financial abundance.
6. Ricky Ponting – $70 Million
The next richest cricketer in the world is Australia’s former captain Ricky Ponting, one of the best cricketers of all time. His staggering $70 million net worth makes him the fourth wealthiest cricketer in the world. Throughout his career, Ponting led Team Australia successfully in many International cricket series including two consecutive ICC World Cups for 2003 and 2007. After retirement from International cricket, he maintained his net worth with several commentary jobs in IPL and international tours plus a head coach job. According to Homes to Love, the former cricketer owns a beautiful property in Toorak spread over 15,070 sq feet which is worth millions.
5. Saurav Ganguli – $79.25 Million
India’s former captain and BCCI president Saurav Ganguli is the next richest cricketer in the world. One of the most influential Indian captains Saurav Ganguli has a net worth of $79.25 million which is approx Rs 700 crore in total. Famous as Dada among his fans, Saurav Ganguli has maintained his brand value even after retiring from cricket. He became India’s first captain in 65 years and became the head of the BCCI. His lucrative net worth comes from his many brand endorsements and salary as Director of the Delhi Capitals in IPL. The Prince of Kolkata also owns several luxury cars and several properties in India and London.
4. Virat Kohli – $92 Million
The Goat of cricket, Virat Kohli is a huge deal in cricket who surpassed some of the legendary cricketers including Sachin Tendulkar in such a short time of his career. Virat Kohli is the third most followed celebrity in the world and is also one of top wealthiest cricketers in the world. Addressed as the King of cricket by his fans, Virat Kohli has a huge net worth of $92 million which is more than Rs 1,000 crore. This Global Media sensation is the highest-paid athlete in the world. According to Forbes, Virat earns more than $24 million from brand endorsements every year. Plus he has his own luxury brand One8 based on his jersey number 18 like CR7. All these smart businesses and investments add up to his net worth and income every year.
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3. Mahendra Singh Dhoni – $111 Million
Mahi aka Mahendra singh Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the most successful Indian captains who led three ICC trophies successfully. Under his captaincy, Team India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 World Cup, and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. Captain Cool is popular among his fans for his calm and cool nature on and off the field which also played a huge role in his great net worth of $111 million approx Rs 1,000 crore. Apart from his International cricket success. Dhoni is the most successful captain in the IPL (Indian Premier League), the world’s richest domestic league. He played smartly on and off the field as well by investing carefully in many business ventures, real estate, luxury bikes, and partnering with a huge brand. All this surely plays a huge role in increasing his net worth and still making him the richest cricketer in the world even after he retires from the International cricket format.
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2. Sachin Tendulkar – $170 Million
The ‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar is not only the most prominent figure but also the richest cricketer in the world. The former cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s unwavering achievements like most runs including 100 centuries in International cricket led him to his vast abundance. With a net worth of $175 million which is approx Rs 1411 crore, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar not only topped the charts of richest cricketer in India but also in the World. He is not only a great cricketer but also a successful businessman who earned his vast net worth through smart investment, brand sponsorship, advertisements, and business ventures like chain restaurants like ‘Sachin and Tendulkar’ in Bengaluru. He also invested in Media & Entertainment, and real estate and has many luxury cars.
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1. Ajay Jadeja – $175 Million
Ajay Jadeja, former Indian cricketer and heir to the Jamnagar royal throne, has entered the ranks of the wealthiest cricketers with a net worth of approximately Rs 1,450 crore ($175 million). His diverse sources of income from his cricketing career, coaching roles, commentary, acting in films and reality TV, to his recent royal inheritance have contributed to his substantial fortune. This places him among the top cricketers globally, showcasing his successful transition from a sports icon to a multifaceted businessman and royal figure. As he steps into his royal duties, Jadeja’s wealth is expected to grow even further.
