Top 10 Richest Cricketers in India: Net Worth, Sources of Wealth, and Personal Life
Indian cricket boasts some of the richest sports personalities across the world in its camp. This list counts down from the 10th to the richest, with unique insights into their wealth, personal lives, and lesser-known facts.
10. Suresh Raina
- Net Worth: ₹185 Crore
- Source of Wealth: Cricket contracts, endorsements, business investments
- Residence: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Citizenship: Indian
- Marital Status: Married to Priyanka Chaudhary
- Kids: Two children
- Did You Know? Suresh Raina owns a sports academy, spreading his passion for cricket to young aspirants. He is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly for children with special needs.
9. Rohit Sharma
- Net Worth: ₹210 Crore
- Source of Wealth: Cricket contracts, endorsements, real estate
- Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Citizenship: Indian
- Marital Status: Married to Ritika Sajdeh
- Kids: One daughter
- Did You Know? An animal lover, Rohit supports various charities for animals. His love for animals also made him a brand ambassador for one of the leading organizations for wildlife preservation.
8. Yuvraj Singh
- Net Worth: ₹250 Crore
- Source of Wealth: Cricket contracts, brand endorsements, YWC Fashion (his clothing brand)
- Residence: Gurgaon, Haryana
- Citizenship: Indian
- Marital Status: Married to actress Hazel Keech
- Kids: One son
- Did You Know? A survivor of cancer, Yuvraj runs the YouWeCan Foundation, which supports cancer patients and survivors. He is also one of the few cricketers who own a Lamborghini Gallardo.
7. Sourav Ganguly
- Net Worth: ₹400 Crore
- Source of Wealth: Salary as president of BCCI, brand endorsements, commentary
- Residence: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Citizenship: Indian
- Marital Status: Married to Dona Ganguly
- Kids: One daughter
- Did You Know? Nicknamed ‘Dada’, Sourav once ran an ice cream shop in Kolkata. He is one of the longest-serving captains for India in cricket and has the rare distinction of having scored a century in his Test debut.
6. Gautam Gambhir
- Net Worth: ₹480 Crore
- Source of Wealth: Cricket contracts, MP salary, endorsements, philanthropy
- Residence: Delhi
- Citizenship: Indian
- Marital Status: Married to Natasha Jain
- Kids: Two daughters
- Did You Know? Gautam, who is now a Member of Parliament, is known for his contributions towards social causes. He has financed several charitable projects for the families of fallen soldiers and has been very active in the public sphere post-retirement.
- Virender Sehwag
- Net Worth: ₹600 Crore
- Source of Wealth: Cricket, coaching academy, endorsements
- Residence: Delhi
- Citizenship: Indian
- Marital Status: Married to Aarti Ahlawat
- Kids: Two sons
- Did You Know?Sehwag is known for his explosive batting and also his humorous as well as motivational appearance on social media. He has a school named “Sehwag International School” in Haryana with the purpose of grooming young sporting talents.
4. Virat Kohli
- Net Worth: ₹1050 Crore
- Source of Wealth: Cricket, brand endorsements, investments in startups, One8 brand
- Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Citizenship: Indian
- Marital Status: Married to actress Anushka Sharma
- Kids: One daughter
- Did You Know? Virat Kohli was the first Asian to cross 100 million Instagram followers. Known for his strict fitness regime, he has inspired a wave of fitness culture across the Indian sports industry.
- MS Dhoni
- Net Worth: ₹1100 Crore
- Source of Wealth: Cricket, brand endorsements, businesses (Chennai Super Kings), farming
- Residence: Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Citizenship: Indian
- Marital Status: Married to Sakshi Singh Rawat
- Children: One daughter
- Did You Know? Other than his love for bikes, Dhoni has a farm too where he does poultry, vegetable farming, and organic farming. He is also invested in multiple sports franchises including football and hockey teams.
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Net Worth: ₹1250 Crore
- Source of Wealth: Cricket, brand endorsements, investments, sports ventures
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Nationality: Indian
- Status: Married to Anjali Tendulkar
- Children: One son and one daughter
- Did You Know? Tendulkar has been bestowed with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. He is also among the few players who have served in the Indian Parliament as a nominated member.
1. Kapil Dev
- Net Worth: ₹1350 Crore
- Source of Wealth: Cricket, investments, business ventures, amongst which hotels, endorsements
- Location: New Delhi, Delhi
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married to Romi Bhatia
- Children: One daughter
- Did You Know? Kapil Dev is the record holder as India’s first World Cup-winning captain. After retiring, he has turned out to be a pretty successful businessman and also owns one of the popular chains of health clubs.
