By Hemant SharmaBy this point, everyone knows that cricket is a multi-billion-dollar industry, so it is no wonder the players are rich, too. It’s just obvious! And since India is the new HOME of modern-day cricket, it is not a surprising fact that the world’s richest cricketers are actually from India. Like, you may have heard of it a million times that Sachin Tendulkar (God of Cricket) is the richest cricketer, not just in India, but in the world. Doesn’t that thing right there intrigue you even more to get to know about who else is down on this list of the richest cricketers? Well, if yes is your answer, you shouldn’t be skipping past whatever we have for you today because here, we’re about to get down on a list of the top 10 richest cricketers in India as of 2025. So, here we go.
1. Sachin Tendulkar – $170 Million
Sure, the God of Cricket aka Sachin Tendulkar retired long back, but he is still the richest Indian cricketer in the world, want to know how? Well, first of all, his net worth is a MASSIVE $170 million! He earns money from huge brands like Adidas, BMW, and Coca-Cola, which still choose him as their ambassador, you know? But that’s not it though, you see, he also runs a sports management company, SRT Sports, and a clothing brand, True Blue, which not a lot of people know it is actually Sachin behind this brand. Moreover, he is putting his money into properties and start-ups, so he enjoys a steady height of wealth post-retirement!
2. MS Dhoni – $110 Million
Even though MS Dhoni doesn’t play international cricket anymore, he is still earning a lot of money. Like, how? Well, as of 2025 though, his net worth is $110 million! He plays for CSK in the IPL which pays him a huge bag of money. He earns excess from the sponsorships of brands like Reebok, Gulf Oil, and Oppo. Moreover, he also owns a football club Chennaiyin FC, and operates a gym chain, SportsFit. Sure enough, he’s definitely making sure he stays rich!
3. Virat Kohli – $100 Million
If we talk about only the active cricketers who are super rich, well, sure enough, Virat Kohli would be top of that list as of 2025. Why? Well, first of all, his net worth is about $100 million, and for those who don’t know yet, Virat Kohli earns most of his wealth from big endorsements with brands like Puma and Audi. Like, by this point we all know that he also makes a lot of money from the IPL, playing for RCB. Other than cricket, he owns the clothing brand WROGN.
4. Sourav Ganguly – $80 Million
Sourav Ganguly, who is called Dada, is a former Indian captain who has made a massive fortune over the years, were you aware of that? Like, his net worth is $80 million. He earned quite a bit from his cricketing days but even today he earns from brand endorsements like Pepsi, Tata Tetley, and more, you know? He has worked as BCCI president and cricket commentator too, which has only added to his net worth.
5. Virender Sehwag – $45 Million
Virender Sehwag, after Retirement, Continues to Make Money with his Investments, but how exactly? Well, all know that he was one of the Most Fearless Batsmen in Cricket. His net worth is $45 million. Most of what he makes is from TV commentary, endorsement deals with Adidas and Samsung, and his very own Sehwag International School. Though, he is trendy on social media, and several brands love to sponsor him for promotion.
6. Yuvraj Singh – $35 Million
Six sixes in an over! Yes, that impossible task was done by Yuvraj Singh back in 2007, and that along with his career’s insanely good performances made him the star he is today. Though, apart from that, he is a smart businessman too, like, his net worth is $35 million. You see, Yuvraj Singh earned a lot when he played the game, and even after retiring, he still makes money through brand deals with Pepsi, Puma, and Revital H. He runs YouWeCan Ventures which is an investment firm to help startups grow, just so you know.
7. Sunil Gavaskar – $32 Million
You can’t doubt the fact that Sunil Gavaskar is a cricket legend and still makes a lot of money, you just can’t! Like, as of 2025, his net worth is $32 million. Though, most of the money he makes is from TV commentary. After all, he is one of the biggest legends of cricket, you know? He also promotes Thums Up, Dinesh, and Health Plan Brands.
8. Kapil Dev – $30 Million
Kapil Dev, India’s first-ever World Cup-winning captain has built a strong financial empire. His net worth is $30 million. You know, like, he makes money through endorsements from brands like Palmolive, Boost, and AIPL ABRO. He is also a cricket analyst on TV and gets quite a good price for it.
9. Rohit Sharma – $22 Million – $24 Million
Rohit Sharma, India’s ODI and Test cricket team captain, is among the highest-paid active players on the planet. Like, as of 2025, his net worth is between $22 million and $24 million. He earns a lot from IPL contracts, match fees, and endorsements, you know? Sure enough, he plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL which pays him very well. His contracts with Adidas, CEAT Tyres, and Hublot fetch a lot more too.
10. Rahul Dravid – $23 Million
Alright, so last on the list, well, Rahul Dravid, known as The Wall, has a net worth of $23 million. You know, like, even after retiring from cricket, he continues to earn big. We have seen throughout the years that he frequently promotes brands such as Reebok, Gillette, and Citizen Watches. He has a certain image of being a disciplined and trustworthy person, which makes him a choice of many brands.
Conclusion
That’s pretty much it for today. So yes, by far, these are the richest cricketers in India, and as you saw, apart from their cricket earnings, they are good investors too, you know, diversifying their wealth, and that’s precisely the reason why they’re still rich.