In India, cricket is not just a game, it is something people reveres. Apart from match fees, Indian cricketers make a fortune from endless endorsements, sponsorships, and businesses. In this scenario, there is one player in particular who has the highest popularity among cricketers in India. This article seeks to review the richest cricketer in india, source of his wealth, the luxurious possessions that he owns, brands that he endorses, and ultimately his net worth.
Who is the richest cricketer in india?
“God of Cricket” is India, the unarguable richest cricketer, Money just gushes in for Sachin Tendulkar ever since he called it quits from International cricket for his country in the year 2013. This is chiefly because of his business interests, investment avenues, and endorsements, which keep him among the topmost Indian cricketers.And now we have Virat Kohli, a new-age Indian cricketer. Considering he has also emerged as a cricketer in other generations, he does tend to top Sachin’s wealth with business sponsorships and endorsements. Let us now take a look at their financial wealth, net worth, and sources of income.
Sachin Tendulkar: The Wealthiest Indian Cricketer
Net worth of Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar-Net worth is estimated to be an astounding $170 million, valued at around 1400 crore INR. His endorsements and business activities have appreciably added to his net worth today, with estimates stating he could be worth much more than that. Also, this value indicates that he is the richest cricketer in India.
Sources of Income
1. Cricket Career Earning
After retiring in 2013, his IPL as well as endorsement contracts continued to make him immensely wealthy.
2. Advertisements
Sachin Tendulkar has been associated with the biggest corporates across the globe:
- Adidas
- MRF
- BMW
- Pepsi
- Britannia
- Boost
- Castrol
- Luminous
The endorsements helped him earn 8 crores to 12 crores apiece which makes him one of the highest earners in India.
3. Business Ventures and Investments
Sachin Tendulkar’s venture into various businesses includes:
- Owning a stake of the Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League.
- A Stake in the Technology Company Smartron.
- Restaurants and Hotel Business.
- Investment in the sports based company Smaaash.
4. Further Investment in Property and Vehicles
Along with the sport, the iconic cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar, has assets such as properties and cars. He has an exquisite house situated in Bandra Mumbai that has an estimated cost of 80 Crore. Besides this, he is also known for having a stunning collection of cars. Some of his:
- BMW i8
- BMW X5M
- Ferrari 360 Modena
- Nissan GT-R
Virat Kohli: The Tough Competitor
Net Worth of Virat Kohli
As of 2025, he has an estimated net worth of approximately $127 million (INR 1050 crore).
Sources of Income
1. Earnings from Cricket
Kohli is one of the most affluent cricketers considering that he has sold more than the rest of his compatriots and also has a contract with BCCI which pays him annual remuneration of INR 7 crore. On top of this, he makes 15 crores every year during IPL while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
2. Brand Deals
Kohli singlehandedly has mega endorsements with:
- Boost
- Manyavar
- Audi
- Puma ( INR 110 crore contract)
- MRF (INR 100 crore deal for bat sponsorship)
- Wrogn (his own fashion brand)
- One8 ( in partnership with Puma)
Kohli’s earnings from endorsement deals is astonishing especially when he does around 10 to 12 deals a year. Reports claim athletes get between 12 and 15 crore for endorsement contracts, which is relatively unheard of. Now, although athletes do have a sponsorship deal but they barely do it by themselves, kohli’s case completely contradicts that.
3. Business Ventures and Investments
Outside athletics, Kohli has also Chisel GId a successful and invested in numerous business ventures such as:
- One8 (Athleisure Brand)
- Wrogn (fashion label)
- Stake in Indian Super League’s FC Goa
- Romanian UAE Royals tennis team co-owner
4. Properties and Cars
His house in Gurugram is valued at INR80 crore which is quite impressive, but not as much as his Mumbai property which is valued at INR34 crore. His car collection includes:
- Audi R8
- Bentley Continental GT
- Land Rover Range Rover Vogue
- Lamborghini Gallardo.
Other Wealthy Indian Cricketers
Apart from Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, a few other Indian cricketers have attained massive wealth as well:
1. MS Dhoni – Net Worth: $125 Million (INR 1030 Crore)
- And these are only some of the notable sponsors Dhoni received: Reebok, Gulf Oil, Redbus, Dream11, Amrapali
- He owns Ranchi Rays Hockey Team and started a sports brand called Seven. Ranchi emerges as winners in the 2nd International Hockey Championship.
- He possesses a Farmhouse in Ranchi and a Farm along with a vast collection of cars and a number of high-end bikes.
2. Rohit Sharma – Net Worth: $35 Million (INR 290 Crore)
- Other notable sponsors are Adidias, CEAT Tyres, Oppo, Maggi
- Other IPL franchise branding 16 Crores per season as captain Mumbai Indians.
3. Hardik Pandya – Net Worth: $11 Million (INR 90 Crore)
- Other sponsors include; Boat, Sin Denim, Gulf Oil
- Indian Premier League Franchise earning of Captain of Mumbai Indians per season is 15 crores.
Conclusion
Right now, his assets are estimated at 1400 crores, which gives him the title of the richest cricketer in India, notably Sachin Tendulkar. This is utterly astonishing. Undoubtedly, while many Indian cricketers have achieved a sizeable fortune through cricket and in their various brand endorsements and business activities, along with Tendulkar, come in at the top of the list. However, Kohli and Dhoni are also doing exceedingly well with their brand endorsements and business activities so the gap is narrowing. It would not be surprising if Kohli surpasses the networth of Tendulkar in the coming years.
With the rise in endorsement deals and the cost of cricket, it is if corroborates Tendulkar’s argument of the net worth of an Indian cricketer being overly realistic. New Age cricketers are coming from different fields and making their own identity and with the readiness to step in such new molds, India may strengthen it’s cricketing economy like never before.
FAQ’s
Who is the Indian richest Cricketer?
Sachin Tendulkar is the Indian richest Crickter.
How does Virat kohli earn money apart from cricket?
Virat kohli earn money through Brand Deals, Business Ventures and Investments,and sports franchises.
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