Richest Cricketer In The World – Updated List of Cricket’s Wealthiest Legends

Cricket has produced global icons and financial titans. From legends such as MS Dhoni to modern stars like Virat Kohli and Ricky Ponting, cricket’s richest cricketers have parlayed their fame into incredible fortunes.

Cricket players have amassed vast fortunes through contracts, match fees, brand endorsements, business investments in gyms, restaurants and tech startups as well as media appearances and media appearances. Some have also ventured into coaching or entrepreneurial endeavors.

Richest Cricketer In The World Updated List

Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly was fondly known as Dada since birth on July 8, 1972 in Behala, Kolkata. He quickly established himself as India’s most successful cricket captain, being widely admired for his aggressive leadership style and batsmanship skills. Even after retiring from international cricket he remains one of India’s most powerful figures within Indian cricket.

Ganguly made his ODI debut in 1992 against Zimbabwe, and played his last one against Pakistan seven years later in 2007. In 1996 against England he made his Test debut; later retiring following an Australian home series series win, after being the most important batsman of India’s batting lineup at that time and reigniting aggression needed for away matches.

He was responsible for shaping the careers of young players like Zaheer Khan, Yuvraj Singh, and Mohammad Kaif, and together with John Wright helped improve away tour performances. Although Ganguly sometimes provoked controversy due to his outspoken nature and fearlessness approach to matters on tour, his influence in the team could not be denied. While his primary career may be cricket, he also enjoys an extensive business portfolio that spans from real estate investments and property to digital entertainment and edtech investments such as Flickstree. Furthermore, he owns an elegant home worth over Rs7 crore in Kolkata as well as investments such as digital entertainment startup Flickstree and Classplus and boasts a collection of luxury cars

Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag, also known by his nickname of ‘Viru, is one of the most devastating opening batsmen ever to grace cricket. His penchant for hitting long sixes and his intimidating presence at the crease have made him one of the most feared batsmen in cricket history. Sehwag earned the Wisden Leading Cricketer of the World award in 2008.

He successfully parlayed his athletic success into generational wealth and international influence. Now, his wealth is used to support social causes: He established the Virender Sehwag Foundation to distribute food for COVID-19-affected families as well as underprivileged children; additionally, he ventured into digital realm with Cricket NFT Rario that allows fans to trade virtual cricket balls.

Sehwag has amassed a net worth of more than Rs350 crore ($42 million), ranking fifth among India’s richest cricketers. He earns his wealth through various sources, such as playing contracts (India central and IPL), brand endorsements, speaking fees and entrepreneurial ventures such as his Sehwag International School in Haryana that integrates sports and academics to foster young talent.

Virender Sehwag is the proud father of Sonia and Rahul; Aarti Ahlawat is an established yoga teacher and avid traveller residing in Delhi; their relationship remains unknown to the general public as they rarely make public appearances together.

Shane Watson

Shane Watson was one of the greatest all-rounders ever and is widely recognized as an all-round talent, his batting and bowling abilities helping Australia win two Cricket World Cups. Debuting in 2002, he went on to represent his national team in 59 Tests, 190 ODIs and 58 T20Is before retiring with 10950 runs scored across all formats while 291 wickets taken for them all – retiring after 14 years of national service but continuing in various coaching, broadcasting and investment roles among others roles.

Jacques Kallis is a well-known South African all-rounder who turned his cricketing talents into successful business ventures. The former cricketer boasts an estimated net worth of approximately $48 million thanks to commentary gigs, coaching stints, academy involvement and sports gear sponsorship deals; in addition to this wealth-building portfolio his philanthropic efforts also contribute significantly.

Ricky Ponting, another iconic cricket player with an estimated net worth of approximately $70 million, stands as an ideal example of how sports icons can transition successfully into successful off-field careers. Ponting’s net worth stems from worldwide commentary deals, coaching engagements and boutique winery ownership in his home country as well as real estate investment and other assets to sustain his net worth; additionally he enjoys income generated through brand endorsements, entrepreneurial projects and foundational philanthropy projects, licensing revenue poker prize winnings, media contracts etc.

Steve Smith

Cricket has produced global superstars that have turned their fame into financial empires. Through endorsements, investments, or business ventures these players have amassed impressive fortunes – Sachin Tendulkar being one such icon who amassed incredible wealth through his iconic career and unparalleled stature; other top cricketers like Virender Sehwag and Shane Watson also managed to turn their talent into substantial wealth through endorsements, investments, or innovative business ventures.

Smith is known for his lucrative cricket contracts but also has many entrepreneurial pursuits outside of cricket. These include recording a drum set album (Fabric of Rhythm), releasing Vital Information records and performing live shows at Birdland Jazz Club in Manhattan. Furthermore, he is featured as drummer for several musical projects like Steps Ahead and WDR Big Band Cologne.

As an investor and co-owner in several sportswear and technology firms, such as FitFeast, Rayzon Solar, and Purple Style Labs. He is also known to endorse several brands like BMW India and MRF while acting as an ambassador for T20 Stars.

As part of his business activities, he has donated to charities including bushfire relief efforts and mental health campaigns, invested in media companies and T20 leagues, as well as being worth an estimated estimated of over $85 Million; with assets such as real estate properties and cricket career to boot!