5. Brian Lara- INR 454 Crores
Brian Lara. (Photo Source: Twitter)
In a sparkling career that spanned from 1990-2007, Lara dominated the cricketing World like a King. His bat spoke too much on several occasions and went on to clinch a bag full of records on his name.
However, Lara earned crazy money during his prime days, and his current net worth is a whopping INR 454. After cricket, Lara kept trying his hands at golf, which is another luxurious sport, and also bagged much success. His home in Trinidad is another piece of luxury he has.
Talking about his endorsements, he was long associated with Tyre brand MRF who would have paid him a hefty amount. He is popularly known as ‘Prince of Port of Spain’ or simply ‘Prince.’
4. Ricky Ponting- INR 492 Crores
Ricky Ponting (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Ponting is regarded as one of the most successful captains in cricket history who led Australia to two World Cup titles. Apart from his cricketing days on the field, he earned a lot from various sources. After his stint as a player, he joined the commentary box for Australia and is currently the assistant coach of the men’s national team.
Ponting’s net worth is estimated to be massive 492 crores, and he is still involved in many things. His famous brand endorsements include Valvoline, Adidas, Rexona, and many more. He is also currently associated with Delhi Capital’s franchise as their head coach.
Ponting resides named Stanford Mansion, which is situated in the upscale Golden Mile of Brighton in Melbourne. The cost of heavenly is 69.8 crores, and private theatre, a pool, a billiard room, and a full-sized tennis court.
3. Virat Kohli- INR 696 Crores
Virat Kohli of India. (Photo Source: Twitter)
Kohli is the only player on the list who is currently in action on the field. He is also the only player whose brand value only seems to be increasing day by day and will surpass the top entrant soon. One of the greatest modern-day batsmen has a bag full of commercials with him.
He earns a heavy amount for endorsing high-end brands like Puma, Audi, MRF, Colgate-Palmolive, Tissot. Apart from this, he has his clothing line named WROGN, which is doing pretty well among online stores. Kohli is the only player here featured in the highest-grossing players in Forbes 2020 list.
His super luxury 7171 sq ft apartment in Mumbai, which was brought along with his wife Anushka Sharma, costs Rs 34 crore. Kohli has solely earned INR 196 crores through advertisements of different brands in the last year.
2. MS Dhoni- INR 840 Crores
MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Getty Images)
Legendary skipper MS Dhoni is named one of the most successful captains across the globe. With all the ICC trophies in his cabinet, the captain cool etched his name hard on the cricket field. Though Dhoni doesn’t believe in flaunting much, his lifestyle and taste in some things only speak luxury, and his net worth stands at a massive INR 840 Crore.
Dhoni’s farmhouse in Ranchi, where he resides, is equipped with all kinds of modern luxuries and has ample open space. It is believed that captain cool owns a stunning bike garage due to his love for bikes and spends a significant portion of his income in maintaining this.
Talking about his endorsement deals, he has shot for big names like Reebok, TVS Motors, Red Bus, Sony Bravia, Lays, Snickers, GoDaddy, Orient, Gulf Oil, and a lot more. Time Magazine listed dhoni under 100 ‘Most Influential People in the World.’
1. Sachin Tendulkar- INR 870 Crores
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
As Tendulkar is always talked about in the highest regard for Indian cricket, the prolific cricketer is at the top slot even on this list. His glittering cricket career earned him a great deal of money for both his on and off-field work. His net worth stands to be humongous 870 Crores.
He has been associated with global brands like Phillips, Britannia, VISA, BMW, Pepsi, Luminous, Adidas, Canon, Castrol, etc. For a long time, he endorsed tire brand MRF. His super spacious and luxurious Mumbai home costs Rs 38 crores.
His dreamy mansion has five floors, wherein the top one is owned by the cricketer and his wife, Anjali. The second floor is for his two children, while the first one is reserved for guests. The ground floor is his house is reserves for all his trophies and honors.
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