Top 5 highest paid cricketers of the world
Sports are treated as a religion by many aficionados who don't just watch them but have such an enthusiastic attraction that makes them live the game and feel every second of the game. You are going
to find this craze for football in the U.S. and many European nations. A Similar craze is found in the Indian subcontinent for Cricket, the most popular sport in the region. It is so religiously followed by people that many Cricketers are worshipped and treated like a celebrity. The popularity of the players can also be observed in the endorsements and advertisements. For this simple reason, it is reasonable to say that people try to find many facts and figures about the earning of players.
So, I present you the list of the 5 highest-paid cricketers in the world.
1. Virat Kohli :
Teams: India and Royal Challengers Banglore(IPL)
Net Worth: Approx. $100 million
Earnings: Around $24 million/year
The most famous cricketer of the modern era, Virat Kohli, is a household in India. He has achieved many great feats in a short span of time. He earns around $1 million as his match fees in a year. He is also the highest-paid cricketer in IPL. Apart from these, he also earns millions from the endorsements he does. He is also the only cricketer to make it to the list of highest-paid athletes published by Forbes.
2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni :
Teams: India(retd.) and Chennai Super Kings(IPL)
Net Worth: Approx. $115 million
Earnings: Around $22 million/year
The only captain to win every major ICC event, M.S. Dhoni is one the most eminent cricket player in India. Known for his calm attitude on and off the field, Dhoni is the richest cricketer by net worth. The most amazing thing about his earnings is that he features in this list even after retiring from all forms of international cricket. He is a popular choice for endorsement companies in India.
3. Rohit Sharma :
Teams: India and Mumbai Indians(IPL)
Net Worth: Approx. $25 million
Earnings: Around $2.7 million/year
The menacing opener of the Indian team, Rohit Sharma, is the most successful captain in IPL. He had been a promising middle-order batsman in the early days of his career but rose to fame after the Champions Trophy 2013, where he opened the innings for the Indian team. He receives the highest salary contract offered by BCCI, along with Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. He endorses many famous brands in India and also has investments elsewhere.
4. Ben Stokes :
Teams: England, Rajasthan Royals(IPL), Northern Superchargers(Hundred)
Net Worth: Approx. $10 million
Earnings: Around $1.6 million/year
New Zealand-born English cricketer Ben Stokes is considered the best all-rounder presently, and you can't doubt this once you see his stats. He has risen to fame after many remarkable performances for his teams. He is the only Non-Indian cricketer to feature in this list. He is the highest-paid overseas player in IPL and also endorses a few brands.
5. Hardik Pandya :
Teams: India and Mumbai Indians(IPL)
Net Worth: Approx. $5 million
Earnings: Around $1.5 million/year
One of the most stylish Indian players, Hardik Pandya, is a star all-rounder known for his power-hitting and medium-paced bowling. He rose to fame with superb performances in IPL and soon became an important part of the Indian team. He is known for his swag on and off the field, making him an excellent choice for certain endorsements. He is paid well by BCCI and earns a hefty amount through IPL also.
That is all for today, but these were just a few of the many highly paid cricketers around
the world.
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