Cricket has been among the most popular sports all over the world. The game has generated huge revenue over the years due to its immense fanbase, with some of the players being the face of it throughout the years.
There have been several cricketers who have immense popularity among fans all over the world and are also among some of the wealthiest cricketers in the world. Apart from playing cricket, these cricketers are also a prominent name among brands and earn extra income that adds to their net worth.
While some players are also big names in franchise cricket and have been among the expensive players in cricket leagues such as Indian Premier League (IPL), Big Bash League (BBL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and many more. In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top five richest cricketers in the world.
Richest Cricketers in the World
5. Jacques Kallis
One of the greatest all-rounders to play for South Africa, Jacques Kallis is among the richest cricketers in the world. The former cricketer from the Proteas has a net worth of around $70 million, which sums around ₹5.86 billion.
4. Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting has been among the greatest captains in international cricket, who led Australia to two ODI World Cup titles and two Champions Trophy titles. He is also the fourth richest cricketer in the world with a net worth of around $100 million, i,e. around ₹8.37 billion.
3. Virat Kohli
The richest cricketer among active players, star Indian batter Virat Kohli comes third in the list. Apart from playing cricket, Kohli has also made a significant name among big brands and boasts a net worth of around $122 million, i,e. ₹10.21 billion.
2. MS Dhoni
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is the second richest cricketer in the world and has been a prominent name among big brands over the years. The wicketkeeper-batter has a net worth of around $127 million, which is around ₹10.63 billion.
1. Sachin Tendulkar
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is the all-time richest cricketer in the world. The Indian great has a net worth of around $172 million, which is around ₹14.40 billion.