Top 10 Richest Cricketers In The World | 2020-2021


Who is the richest cricketer in the world in 2021? Who ranked 2nd in the list of the top 10 richest cricketers in the world? What are their income sources? What was the ranking in 2020?

We shall answer all these questions in this article one by one.

Cricket is by far one of the most played sports across the world. It brings a substantial amount of money to the country.

Speaking in the Indian context, IPL was valued at ₹475 billion (US$6.7 billion), as stated by Duff & Phelps in 2019. In 2020, it dropped by 3.6%, i.e., it came down to Rs 450 billion.

Now one might muse about the net worth of different cricketers around the world. This topic excites cricket fans the most, which we will discuss in this article. 

Here we bring you the list of the top 10 richest cricketers in the world in 2021 if you like to be informed about the same.

 

1. Sachin Tendulkar

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Sachin Tendulkar: Richest cricketer in the world

 

The first on the list is Sachin Tendulkar with a net worth of 1100 crores INR. Sachin, famously known as the god of cricket has appeared on the Forbes list several times.

This is no surprise since he’s also been on the list of the world’s highest-paid Indian athletes quite a few times.

 

Who is the richest cricketer in India? 

None other than Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar.

Sachin’s net worth in 2021 is $ 150 Million.

In 2019, he stood at the 9th position in the Celebrity 100 list released by Forbes. Master Blaster is going really strong with his earnings.

‘God of Cricket’ currently resides in a 37 crores INR bungalow at Perry Cross Road in Suburban Bandra (West).

The cricketer recently purchased an apartment for his wife, Anjali Tendulkar, at the luxurious Rustomjee Seasons in Bandra-Kurla Complex or BKC. What a profitable investment.

Hope you understood why Sachin Tendulkar is the richest cricketer in the world in 2020.

 

2. MS Dhoni

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2nd on the list of richest cricketers, we have MS Dhoni with a whopping net worth of 760 crores INR.

Known as ‘Captain Cool,’ Dhoni is by far the most admired captain in the history of Indian cricket (which the nickname is already suggestive of). 

Indian cricket team flourished in all ways when he was the captain. One thing that is worth mentioning is under his captaincy, the Indian Cricket team triumphed in ICC T20 World Cup, two Asia Cups, an ICC Champions trophy. And, the most looked out for 2011 Cricket World Cup.

Talking about his Forbes appearance, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was placed in the 5th position for two consecutive years (2018 and 2019). His income sees a growth of over 30 crores INR each year, owing to his brand deals. 

Dhoni currently resides in his multi-crore farmhouse in Ranchi, worth over 7 crores INR, spreading across over 7-acres. The interior is evidence of his love for outdoor arrangements.

 

3. Virat Kohli

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Next on the list is the dazzling Virat Kohli.

Going by his global popularity and brands wanting to join hands with him, one might be puzzled about his net worth. Virat Kohli’s total earnings, as per his Wikipedia page, stand at 193 crores INR.

Part of his earnings comes from his IPL franchise RCB, for which he gets paid around 17 crores INR. Apart from this, each year, he receives a salary of 7 crores INR from BCCI.

For advertisement, the cricketer reportedly charges anywhere around 2.5 crores INR to 5 crores INR.

In 2020, Virat Kohli was on 66th spot in the Forbes list of top 100 highest-paid athletes in the world 2020.

He has been awarded several appellations- ESPN’s one of the most famous athletes, Forbes most valuable athlete brands, to name a few. 

Moving forward to his bungalows, Kohli currently resides in a luxurious house in Worli, Mumbai. The property sprawls across 7,000 sq ft. and is valued at 35 crores INR.

 

4. Ricky Pointing

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The other legendary cricketer who successfully made it to our list is Ricky Pointing. Former Australian captain Ricky Pointing was, at one point, regarded as one of the best batsmen and captains of all times, just like Mahendra Singh Dhoni. 

As per several media reports, the cricketer has over $65 million, equivalent to 484 crores INR.

Of course, Ricky Pointing is the richest Australian cricketer. 

The primary sources of this Australian cricketer’s earnings would be his association with Delhi Capitals and brand endorsements. This eye-stealer cricketer makes around $4 million each year through brand deals. 

Currently, he resides in Melbourne with his family. No information is available in regards to the cost of the same.

 

5. Brian Lara

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The next cricketer who is said to be amongst the richest cricket players in the world is Brian Lara. Known for his peculiar batting skills, the former West Indies captain has over 415 crores INR. 

Having been awarded prestigious BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year, this famous cricketer is known to keep his life private. Much isn’t available regarding the property he owns or even his sources of income.

All we could get hold of is his home in Trinidad, which is lavish through and through. 

 

6. Shane Warne

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Known for his spinning talent and his personal life controversy, Shane Warne makes a predictable entry on our list. Shane Warne, alongside Brian Lara and Garfield Sobers, has been awarded esteemed BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the year.

Till 2020, Shane Warne’s net worth was over 350 crores INR.

The cricketer is reported to have showered with millions for a tourism ad, alongside Ash Barty and Kylie Minogue. 

Shane Warne currently resides in his spacious mansion at 15 Newbay Crescent.

Fairly recently, his Brighton mansion was put up for auction, but the bidders struggled to impress Shane with the amount. It tapered off even before it could touch the set amount. 

 

7. Virender Sehwag

 

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The next to claim his position in the top 10 wealthiest cricketers list is our very own Virender Sehwag. The former opener reputedly has a net worth of 284 crores INR.

If we bring up the topic of his earnings, commentary and IPL analysis keep his pocket fat. In a Twitter battle with Shoaib Akhtar, Sehwag ended up spilling the tea on his payments.

Let’s combine the amount he charges per ad, the amount received when he mentored King XI Punjab, and the amount he earns via his merchandise. The cricketer is said to be making 30 to 50 crores INR annually. 

As far as his property is concerned, Sehwag lives in a luxurious bungalow named Krishna Niwas in Hauz Khas, Delhi.

 

8. Jacques Kallis

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At number 8th, we have Jacques Kallis, South African cricket coach, and former cricketer. The South African cricket coach has been named the Leading Cricketer of the World in 2008 and has received several other titles. Now one might be restless as to how much does he make? 

The greatest all-rounder of all time has a net worth of 264 crores INR.

Part of his income comes from the IPL team he heads, which is Kolkata Knight Riders. Apart from this, he’s also a batting consultant for the England national cricket team,

Much isn’t available on the internet concerning the bungalows/property he owns.

 

9. Yuvraj Singh

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Occupying the 9th position, we have Yuvraj Singh. This name doesn’t need any introduction. Known for his pitch-perfect stroke play, the cricketer has been through it all. 

Having been awarded FICCI Most Inspiring Sportsperson Of the year, the former cricket succeeds in securing a bag at each and every step. Yuvi’s net worth stands at 265 crores INR and it’s still growing!.

A significant part of his earnings comes from his IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils. We might as well add, the cricketer was paid a ridiculous amount of 14 crores INR by RCB before he went on to settle for Delhi Daredevils.

There he was born a whopping 16 crores INR, making him the second most expensive player ever.

Whew! 

The cricketer is also associated with quite a few brands, even after his retirement.

 

10. Steve Smith

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At number 10, we have got an Australian cricketer and former captain of the Australian Cricket team Steve Smith. The cricketer is known to have a high test batting average and has also been grouped with great players like Virat Kohli.

If we talk about his net worth, Smith is said to have possessed $31 million, which in Indian currency amounts to 175 crores INR. 

The cricketer also receives an obscene amount of money from the brands he endorses, like Gillette and Sanitarium, among others. 

 This young cricketer also owns a property in the Vaucluse region, Sydney, which costs up to AU $6.6, 37 crores INR. 

 

 You know that the Indian Premier League – IPL is the richest cricket league in the world. So most of the earning sources of wealthy cricketers are IPL itself. 

 

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