Top 10 Highest Earning Cricketers In 2025
Mar 7, 2025, 12:50 IST
Cricket is now among the world's most lucrative sports, with cricketers earning millions in match fees, franchise contracts, and endorsements. Following are the 10 highest-paid cricketers of 2025.
1. Virat Kohli
Indian cricket icon is the highest-paid even now with a projected annual earnings of $36.2 million. His income is derived from his BCCI contract, IPL salary, and significant endorsement deals with international brands.
2. Pat Cummins
The Australian Test captain has seen a rise in his earnings to about $29.5 million a year. His leadership position and high-paying IPL contracts are responsible for most of his earnings.
3. Mitchell Starc
The most sought-after pacer, Starc received a record-breaking IPL contract worth $2.92 million. His stellar performances internationally have also elevated his financial ranking.
4. Rishabh Pant
Indian wicket-keeper batsman Pant was the priciest player in the 2025 IPL auction at $4.92 million. His overall yearly earnings also involve a major national team retainer.
5. Rohit Sharma
India's white-ball captain earns a $170,000-a-month retainer on a reputed net value of $25 million. His substantial brand gravitas due to sponsorship deals also forms a part of his purse.
6. Ben Stokes
England all-rounder takes home about $18 million every year with handsome returns in the form of ECB contracts, IPL contracts, and deals from premier brands as endorsement clients.
7. Aaron Finch
A limited-overs cricketing giant, Finch earns a monthly income of more than $150,000, with various T20 league deals significantly increasing his net worth.
8. Kane Williamson
The New Zealand skipper earns around $2 million per year, with his central contract pay in addition to playing for international leagues.
9. Joe Root
England's previous Test skipper boasts a net fortune of $3.3 million with a monthly salary of about $400,000 in terms of contracts and sponsorships.
10. David Warner
Australia's big-hitting opener earns a yearly income of $26 million supplemented by IPL contracts and sponsorship.
Cricket is now a money powerhouse as the best players have amassed gigantic income both in the form of their performances on the field and sponsorship off the field.
1. Virat Kohli
Indian cricket icon is the highest-paid even now with a projected annual earnings of $36.2 million. His income is derived from his BCCI contract, IPL salary, and significant endorsement deals with international brands.
2. Pat Cummins
The Australian Test captain has seen a rise in his earnings to about $29.5 million a year. His leadership position and high-paying IPL contracts are responsible for most of his earnings.
3. Mitchell Starc
The most sought-after pacer, Starc received a record-breaking IPL contract worth $2.92 million. His stellar performances internationally have also elevated his financial ranking.
4. Rishabh Pant
Indian wicket-keeper batsman Pant was the priciest player in the 2025 IPL auction at $4.92 million. His overall yearly earnings also involve a major national team retainer.
5. Rohit Sharma
India's white-ball captain earns a $170,000-a-month retainer on a reputed net value of $25 million. His substantial brand gravitas due to sponsorship deals also forms a part of his purse.
6. Ben Stokes
England all-rounder takes home about $18 million every year with handsome returns in the form of ECB contracts, IPL contracts, and deals from premier brands as endorsement clients.
7. Aaron Finch
A limited-overs cricketing giant, Finch earns a monthly income of more than $150,000, with various T20 league deals significantly increasing his net worth.
8. Kane Williamson
The New Zealand skipper earns around $2 million per year, with his central contract pay in addition to playing for international leagues.
9. Joe Root
England's previous Test skipper boasts a net fortune of $3.3 million with a monthly salary of about $400,000 in terms of contracts and sponsorships.
10. David Warner
Australia's big-hitting opener earns a yearly income of $26 million supplemented by IPL contracts and sponsorship.
Cricket is now a money powerhouse as the best players have amassed gigantic income both in the form of their performances on the field and sponsorship off the field.
