Top 10 Richest Cricketers In 2025
Apr 26, 2025, 12:33 IST
Cricket began as a sport reserved for gentlemen but it now creates international sensations among players who both inspire fans and achieve financial success. Multiple cricket players accumulated major wealth during 2025 through their professional cricket matches as well as product endorsements and business investments. The richest cricket players worldwide for 2025 include these ten individuals:
1. Sachin Tendulkar – $170 Million
The cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar built his enormous fortune through his cricket matches, brand marketing work (Pepsi, Adidas, MRF), and Kerala Blasters football club ownership.
2. MS Dhoni – $125 Million
MS Dhoni generates wealth from cricket salaries together with sponsorships from Reebok and Gulf Oil and also operates capital businesses including Chennaiyin FC and SportsFit gyms.
3. Virat Kohli – $92 Million
The source of Virat Kohli's millions includes BCCI and RCB contracts and partners deals with Puma and Audi and his fashion label One8.
4. Ricky Ponting – $70 Million
The Australian cricketing earns money through multiple streams including coaching assignments and commenting work alongside brand partnerships and property development ventures in real estate and wine.
5. Brian Lara – $60 Million
Through his brand deals with MRF alongside golf course development and real estate ventures Brian Lara accumulated his $60 million net worth.
6. Shane Warne – $50 Million
Cricket served as his main source of wealth, though he also received money from commentary, work,poker games, and business transactions.
7. Jacques Kallis – $48 Million
Through playing matches and providing coaching services along with his brand endorsements this South African cricketer accumulated his wealth.
8. Chris Gayle – $45 Million
His fame from T20 cricket success enables Gayle to make money by playing in leagues and through his network of brand endorsements alongside his music label business.
9. Virender Sehwag – $40 Million
Sehwag accumulated his wealth from the combination of cricket, brand endorsements, and his establishment of an international school.
10. Yuvraj Singh – $35 Million
Yuvraj built his fortune through three main sources; cricket together with endorsements and the creation of his YouWeCan cancer foundation.
Conclusion
Malaysia's cricket legends created business empires through the process of transforming their sports-based fame into substantial financial gains. Their accomplishments demonstrate how commercial opportunities in cricket continue to grow while providing professional athletes with lucrative choices on and off the field.