Indian superstars Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni are considered among the richest cricketers in the world with an estimated wealth of hundreds of millions in dollars. But there is a cricketer who has left these star players behind, and you might not even know him.

 

Here’s a list of top five richest cricketers in the world.

 

5. Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting, the former Australian cricket captain, has a net worth of USD 70 million (PKR 1,750 crores).

 

Ponting led Australia to back-to-back World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007. He is the second-highest run-scorer in Test cricket and has played a pivotal role in shaping Australian cricket.

 

After retiring from international cricket, Ponting has been involved in commentary and coaching, further solidifying his influence in the sport. His strategic insights and cricketing prowess has made him a respected figure in cricketing circles.

 

4. Virat Kohli 

Virat Kohli is one of the most successful and popular cricketers of the modern era. His net worth stands at a whopping USD 92 million (PKR 2,310 crores).

 

Kohli is known for his aggressive batting style, exceptional fitness and leadership qualities. He has broken numerous records, becoming the fastest to reach 10,000 and 12,000 runs in ODIs.

 

Off the field, Kohli is a highly sought-after brand ambassador, endorsing a wide range of products from sports gear to luxury items. 

 

3. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni, known as Captain Cool, has a net worth of USD 111 million (PKR 2,775 crore). Dhoni led the Indian cricket team to numerous victories, including the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011 and ICC Champions Trophy in 2013.

 

His calm demeanor and strategic mind has earned him respect around the globe. Post-retirement, Dhoni has ventured into various business initiatives, including owning a stake in Chennai Super Kings and launching his own clothing line. 

 

2. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in the history of the sport. He has a staggering net worth of USD 170 million (PKR 4,125 crores).

 

Tendulkar's career spanned over two decades, during which he set numerous records, including being the highest run-scorer in both Test and ODI cricket.

 

Even after his retirement, he remains a prominent figure in cricket, and is involved in various charitable activities through the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation. He continues to endorse numerous global brands.

 

1. Aryaman Birla

Aryaman Birla, is a domestic cricketer from Indian. He is the son of Indian billionaire businessman Kumar Mangalam Birla, and is the director of Aditya Birla Group’s Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited.

His total wealth is currently estimated at 70,000 Indian crores, which is much more than the wealth of any cricketing legends. Such an amount makes him the richest cricketer in the world despite the fact that he has never even participated in the Indian Premier League which is known for being one of the richest modern cricketing leagues.

 

During his cricketing career, Birla opened for Odisha in the Ranji Trophy in November 2017. In addition to this, he scored a brilliant century against Bengal at Eden Gardens, scoring 103 runs.

 

Birla was made a part of the Rajasthan Royals team in the 2018 IPL auction, but was unable to play any match.

 

He announced his retirement from cricket in 2019 and joined his family business.