India's Top 7 Wealthiest Cricketers

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Indian cricketers lead luxurious lives, earning far more than most people can imagine. They earn a huge sum of money through brand endorsements, sponsorship deals, and a lot more. Most of the cricketers are well known celebrities, and they are treated with the utmost respect and admiration in the country. With all this wealth, it's no surprise that the top 7 wealthiest cricketers in India are some of the best-paid athletes, which makes their lifestyle ravishing. In this article, we will glance at some of the richest cricketers in India.

1. Sachin Tendulkar: His net worth stands at Rs. 1114 crores, or an estimated $115 million, which makes him the leading cricketer in India for the year 2023. This batsman holds the world record for most centuries scored (100). The man charges between Rs. 8 and 10 crores for a two- to three-day brand shoot.

2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni: With a net worth estimated at Rs 818 crore ($110 billion), this man has accomplished a lot to win all the ICC trophies from the ODI World Cup 2011, T20I World Cup 2007, and the Champions Trophy 2013, cementing his name in the world of cricket.

3. Virat Kohli: He was ranked 66th in the Forbes Highest-paid Athletes List 2020, with an estimated net worth of Rs 690 crore (about $93 million). The man rules the Instagram world by being the most followed cricketer, with over 100 million followers on his Instagram account.

4. Virender Sehwag: The former opener is one of the most aggressive batsmen in India, with a net worth of Rs 185 crore. This athlete has endorsed brands like Samsung Mobile, Reebok, and Adidas and made about $4.1 million from his brand endorsements. He is the only batsman who has scored 300 twice in a test match, and he is also known for his two triple centuries against Pakistan and South Africa.

5. Suresh Raina: His net worth stands at $25 million. The left-handed batsman works for a social cause to empower women, and to achieve that, he formed the Gracia Raina Foundation in 2017. This athlete is known to have spent the majority of his career with the Chennai Super Kings.

6. Gautam Gambir: The member of parliament has a net worth of Rs. 147 crore, and he also receives a salary of Rs 50,000 as a member, plus he earns Rs 45,000 additional as the head of his constituency in Delhi. Besides his work in politics, Gambhir is also well known for his cricket career, having played in both international and domestic leagues.

7. Rohit Sharma: The Indian Cricket Team's captain, has a net worth of around Rs 130 crore. His career speaks for itself, and he is endorsing 24 brands currently. The captain of the Mumbai Indians team has the record for hitting the most sixes at the international level. He is currently an A grade player on the BCCI's list and is endorsing the most reputed brands like Maggi, Ceat, Adidas, Oppo, Relispary, Lays, and Aristocrat.