Richest Cricketers in the World 2014 - Top Ten

1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni:

Topping the list, Mr.Cool Mahendra Dhoni the captain of Indian Cricket Team. With the Victory in the world cup 2011, His brand value raised alot. He is practically become the India’s face of cricket with his supreme earning of $31.5 million with all the endorsements he had.

Cricket Pay: $3.5 million

Endorsements: $28 million

IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings

Major Sponsors: Reebok, PepsiCo, Sony


2. Sachin Tendulkar:

The Legend in the world cricket none other than 'Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar' called to be "The God of Cricket" is second in this list. He has pay of $4 million from cricket and $18 million through the Endorsements of Coca-cola,Adidas and Castrol.

Cricket Pay: $4 million

Endorsements: $18 million

IPL Team: Mumbai Indians

Major Sponsors: Adidas, Coca-Cola and Castrol

3. Virat Kohli:

Virat Kohli became very popular in no time with his aggressive batting skills. He gained alot of craze in the youth, which helped him to get many endorsements. Virat Kohli has estimated earning of  $12 millions. 

Cricket Pay: $3 million

Endorsements: $9 million

IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore

Major Sponsors: Nike, Pepsi and Toyota

4. Gautham Gambhir:

Gautham Gambhir is the opener of the Indian Cricket team. He is the member of both 2007 ICC world cup T20 and ICC World Cup 2011 Victories. Gautham Gambhir also the captain of Kolkata Knight Rider who led KKR to win 2 IPL trophies in 3 years. Gautham Gambhir has earnings of $8 Million from both cricket & Endorsements.

Cricket Pay: $4 million

Endorsements: $4 million

IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders

Major Sponsors: Reebok, Lays, Hero Honda and RedBull

5. Virender Sehwag:

Virender Sehwag the aggressive Indian opener is 5th richest cricketer in the world. Virendra Sehwag is the only Indian Cricketer who was honoured as the wisden cricketer in the world for his brilliant performance in 2008. Virender sehwag has salary of $7 Million through Cricket and Various endorsements.

Cricket Pay: $3 million

Endorsements: $4 million

IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab
Major Sponsors: Hero Honda, Fila and Royal Challenge


6. Shane Watson:

The Australian Cricket All Rounder Shane Watson became the 6th richest Cricketer in the world and Richest Australian Cricketer. He has the earnings of $6 Millions from Cricket and Endorsements.

Cricket Pay: $3 million

Endorsements: $3 million

IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals

Major Sponsors: Gunn & Moore, Asics and TAG Heuer.

7. Michael Clarke:

The Australian Captain Micheal Clarke is 7 th Richest Cricketer in the world. His confidence and ability to perform in the critical situations made him one of the best in the Cricket wold. He is getting the salary of $5 million.

Cricket Pay: $3 million

Endorsements: $2 million

IPL Team: Pune Warriors India

Major Sponsors: Spartan Sports, Gillette and Bonds

8. Brett Lee:

The Australian speed star Brett Lee is the 8th richest cricketer in the world. Despite of the injuries in his career, he is one of the best pacer of the decade. Brett Lee is earning $5million from Cricket and Endorsements.

Cricket Pay: $3 million

Endorsements: $2 million

IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders

Major Sponsors: Adidas, Volkswagen, and Gatorade.

9. Ricky Ponting:

Ricky Ponting the former Australian Captain who won 2 world cups under his captaincy is the world's 9th Richest cricketer. Even after retirement he is earning $4 million.

Cricket Pay: $2 million

Endorsements: $2 million

IPL Team: None

Major Sponsors: Kookaburra, KFC Valvoline, Rexona

10. Yusuf Pathan:

Yusuf Pathan is one of the most expensive player in the Indian Premiere league. He is known for his power hitting and turning the match in the last over. He made his mark in the list with $3.9 million in which cricket as the major income for him.

Cricket Pay: $3.3 million

Source: Highest paid Athletes

Endorsements: $0.6 million

IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders

Major Sponsors: PepsiCo, Tata Indicom

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