Top 10 Richest Cricketers in India
Cricket is not just a sport in India. It is an emotion. Over the years, Indian cricketers have earned huge respect, fame, and also great wealth.
By: Tupaki Desk | 15 Feb 2026 10:53 AM ISTCricket is not just a sport in India. It is an emotion. Over the years, Indian cricketers have earned huge respect, fame, and also great wealth. Their income comes from match fees, endorsements, brand deals, businesses, and media work. Here is a simple look at the top 10 richest cricketers in India.
1. Sachin Tendulkar – Rs 1250 Crore
Sachin Tendulkar is known as the “God of Cricket.” Even after retirement, he earns from brand endorsements, investments, and business ventures. He remains the richest cricketer in India.
2. M. S. Dhoni – Rs 1060 Crore
Dhoni is admired for his calm nature and leadership. His income comes from endorsements, farming, sports teams and production work.
3. Virat Kohli – Rs 1050 Crore
Virat Kohli is one of the most popular sports stars in the world. Brand deals, social media promotions and businesses add greatly to his wealth.
4. Virender Sehwag – Rs 350 Crore
Sehwag is known for fearless batting. After retirement, he earns through commentary, a cricket academy and brand promotions.
5. Yuvraj Singh – Rs 291 Crore
Yuvraj is remembered for his match-winning performances. He also runs charities and invests in startups.
6. Gautam Gambhir – Rs 265 Crore
Gambhir earns from cricket analysis, politics, and brand work after retirement.
7. Suresh Raina – Rs 215 Crore
Raina makes money through endorsements, commentary, and cricket-related activities.
8. Rohit Sharma – Rs 214 Crore
Rohit Sharma earns from cricket contracts, brand deals, and advertisements.
9. Rahul Dravid – Rs 197 Crore
Dravid is respected for his discipline. His income comes from coaching roles and endorsements.
10. Sunil Gavaskar – Rs 160 Crore
Gavaskar earns through commentary, writing and long-term media work.
