Top 5 Richest Cricketers In The World With Their Net Worth

Cricket has emerged as one of the most popular sports in Southeast Asia and the game has fascinated millions in India. The game is not only high in popularity in India but the famous cricketers are even idolized by many in the country. Leading tournaments such as One Day International World Cup, IPL, and T20 World Cup have gained immense popularity all across the globe. It is interesting to note that Indian Premier League (IPL) has been ranked as the 2nd richest sports league all across the world and players mint abundant money when they participate in these tournaments. Below is the list of top 5 richest cricketers in the world along with their net worth:

1. Sachin Tendulkar: Sachin Tendulkar was considered god of cricket in India and left millions of people all over the world captivated with his stunning batting skills. He was often compared with Don Bradman, famous Australian cricketer. He made several records and left an illustrious career behind when he retired from the game. Sachin was the only player who scored 100 international centuries. He has a net worth of $ 172 million or 1435 crores.

2. MS Dhoni: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, popularly known as MSD, emerged as one of the greatest captains India ever produced. He led India to major victories that included ICC World Twenty20 (in the year 2007), ICC Cricket World Cup (in 2011), and ICC Champions Trophy (in the year 2013). The cricketer has captured the 2nd spot in terms of richest cricketers globally with the net worth of $127 million or approximately 1060 crore

3. Virat Kohli: The hearththrob of Indian cricket has several fans all over the globe. The former Indian captain has been renowned as world's best batsman. He earned the nickname of "chase master" as a result of his consistent performance in high pressure games. He holds several records to his name that included fastest to score 8000, 9000, 10,000, and 11,000 runs in One Day International format (ODI). He is also fitness freak and emerged a global sports icon. Kohli's net worth is $122 million or 1018 crore approximately.

4. Ricky Ponting: The former Australian captain, who led his team to several victories, is also ranked among the top 5 richest cricketers in the world. He amassed 27,000 runs in 560 international matches and earned the record of two-time world cup winning captain. His net worth is $100 million or approximately Rs 834 crore.

5. Jacques Kallis: The South-African cricketer scored 25,534 runs along with 577 wickets in 519 matches. The cricketer played a crucial role in Kolkata Knight Riders' 2012 IPL win. He also joined Sydney Thunder In the Big Bash League in 2014. His net worth is $70 million or approximately 584 crore.