Every Indian admires Cricket and worships cricketers like gods. The fans are deeply passionate about the players and their lifestyle and because of this, they follow their fashion style, morals, and other habits. Due to such a massive fan following, cricketers in India earn immensely. So, let’s look at the top 10 highest-paid Indian Cricketers.
1. Virat Kohli
In the first position, we have fitness freak, Virat Kohli. Renowned for his powerful batting and creating new records, the former Indian skipper is the highest-paid Indian Cricketer. He falls under the A+ category of the BCCI contract. His estimated net worth is Rs 1000 crore.
2. MS Dhoni
Next, we have M.S. Dhoni, the “Cool Captain.” Though he has retired from international Cricket he still plays for the CSK, which has won five IPL titles under his captaincy. His annual income is estimated to be Rs. 135 crore.
3. Sachin Tendulkar
On the third spot, we have the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. This iconic cricketer, who played his last international match for India in 2013, earns around Rs. 80 crore annually, making him the third richest Indian cricketer.
4. Rohit Sharma
Moving on to the current Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, who comes at the fourth position in this list. He also plays for the MI in the IPL and has won five IPL titles for that team. His net worth is around $27 million and falls under the category of A+ in the BCCI contract.
5. Rishabh Pant
In the fifth position is the young Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Though he has remained away from Cricket for several months due to his injury, he still falls in the fifth spot for the highest-paid Indian Cricketers. His annual income is around Rs. 30 crores.
6. Hardik Pandya
Further, we have the famous Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya. His annual income is estimated to be Rs. 25 crores.
7. Jasprit Bumrah
In the seventh position is Jasprit Bumrah. This renowned Indian bowler, the core member of the bowling unit, has an annual income of Rs. 23 crores.
8. K.L Rahul
K.L. Rahul, also considered one of the most handsome cricketers in the world, falls in the eighth position in terms of the highest-paid Indian cricketers. The Indian opener has an annual income of Rs. 23 crores.
9. Shikhar Dhawan
The former Indian opener, known for his humble behavior, comes in at the ninth position. Shikhar Dhawan now plays only ODI and T20 matches, yet he is among the highest-paid Indian cricketers, with an annual income of Rs. 20 crore.
10. Ravindra Jadeja
The last person on this list is another popular all-rounder of the Indian Cricket team, Ravindra Jadeja. He has an annual income of Rs. 19 crores.
