Top 10 Cricketers With Highest Net Worth

Published - 13 May 2025, 11:04 AM | Updated - 13 May 2025, 11:19 AM

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli- in the list of net worth.
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli- in the list of net worth. Image Credit: X

Cricket is a global phenomenon that has given birth to many richest athletes in the world.

This comes not only from the power in the field but also from the lucrative smart investments and successful business ventures.

Sachin Tendulkar, the former Indian captain, is in the top position of the country with the highest net worth of $170 million.

Here are the top 10 cricketers with the highest net worth

1. Sachin Tendulkar ($170M)

Sachin Tendulkar is the richest player with a net worth of $170 million. He is the leading run-getter across formats with 34357 runs in 782 innings at an average of 48.52 and a strike rate of 67.58.

The Mumbai batter celebrated 100 centuries, which record stands at the number one position even after 12 years, and 164 centuries at the best score of unbeaten 248 runs against Australia in Sydney.

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2. MS Dhoni ($125M)

The former World Cup-winning Indian captain, MS Dhoni, won the three ICC trophies including the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. He is the second richest cricket player with a net worth of $125 million.

Dhoni collected 17266 runs in 526 innings at an average of 44.96 and a strike rate of 79.07, thanks to 16 centuries and 108 half-centuries at the best score of 224 runs against Australia in Chennai.

3. Virat Kohli ($92M)

Virat Kohli, the former Indian captain, who retired from the longest format, is the third richest player with $92 million.

He is the third-highest run-getter of international cricket with 27599 runs in 617 innings at an average of 52.27 and a strike rate of 79.18, thanks to 82 centuries and 38 half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 254 runs.

4. Sourav Ganguly ($79.25M)

The former Indian captain and opening batter, Sourav Ganguly, has a net worth of $79.25 million, which is nearly 700 crores in total. He has maintained his brand value over the years even after retiring from the game.

Ganguly became India’s first captain in 65 years to head the BCCI. He is also connected with the Delhi Capitals in the IPL in the role of the director of the side.

5. Ricky Ponting ($70M)

The former Australian captain, Ricky Ponting, has taken the coaching role of the national side and the franchise teams in various leagues around the globe since retirement.

Ponting, whose earnings are 70 million, is the fourth leading run-getter across the three formats with 27483 runs in 668 innings at an average of 45.95 and a strike rate of 68.48, thanks to 71 centuries and 146 fifties at the best score of 257 runs.

6. Brian Lara ($60M)

The former left-handed West Indies batter, Brian Lara, also has one in the coaching of many sides.

Lara smashed 22538 runs in 521 innings at an average of 46.28 and a strike rate of 68.08, to add 53 centuries and 111 half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 400 runs against England.

7. Chris Gayle ($45M)

The former West Indies opener, Chris Gayle, who has renowned himself as the Universe Boss. Gayle smacked 19593 runs in 551 innings at an average of around 38 and a strike rate of 77.22, scoring 42 centuries and 105 fifties at the best score of 333.

He is in the seventh position with a net worth of $45 million.

8. Virender Sehwag ($45M)

The former opening batter, Virender Sehwag, is connected with the sports broadcasting even after his retirement. He also analyzes the game with Cricbuzz.

Sehwag, whose net worth is $45M, collected 17253 runs in 443 innings at an average of 40.31 and a strike rate of 92.35, thanks to 38 centuries and 72 fifties at the best score of 319 runs against the Proteas.

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9. Pat Cummins ($40M)

The Australian World Cup-winning captain, Pat Cummins, has a net worth of $40 million. Besides that, he has earned a lot of money for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and other franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Cummins is a modern great and has kept his brand high with successful performance on and off the field.

10. Ab de Villiers ($35M)

The former South African captain, Ab de Villiers, has a net worth of $35 million. He was one of the prolific players during his prime with the bat and broke many records before taking a shocking retirement. He runs his own YouTube channel of late to analyze various games.

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