Cricketers make a lot of money. They have big houses and big cars and live extravagant lives. Some athletes own their private jets. Very few athletes in the world make enough money to own their private jets. The report shows that BCCI is the richest club in the world. That is why they offer players high-paying contracts. Also, promotional deals are added to the total spend. Introducing to you the Top 10 cricketers who own private jets:
1. Sachin Tendulkar
Known as the God of Cricket, Tendulkar is the best batsman in world cricket. The Indian opener is the only player to collectively score 100 centuries across all formats worldwide. He was also part of the team that won the 2007 T20 World Cup as well as the 2011 World Cup. Tendulkar owns a $12.7-million private jet. He currently coaches and enjoys traveling by private jet.
2. Virat Kohli
King Kohli is the best striker of the modern era and is often compared to Giant Tendulkar. But with the support of many brands, Kohli gets a lot of income and salary from central contracts. Virat and his wife Anushka Sharma traveled by private jet when the Indian team visited Australia and New Zealand. According to reports, his plane cost him $6.1 million.
3. Kevin Pietersen
He is a former cricketer from England who batted in the top order. He was often involved in controversy. He is the richest cricketer in England and owns a private jet worth 31 million dollars. He spends a lot of money on materialistic things. He didn’t receive a farewell match from England.
4. Shane Warne
The Australian legend, who died at the age of 52 due to cardiac arrest, was the all-time greatest spinner in the history of cricket. He lived an amazing and lavish lifestyle and used to spend a lot of money on parties. He owned a private jet worth 20 million dollars, and his dead body was brought on his jet to the cremation area.
5. MS Dhoni
Dhoni is considered the best captain as the team has won championships across all formats. Under his leadership, India won the T20 World Cup in 2007, beating Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2011, and England in 2013. He likes to have fun in the sky. The plane cost him $12.3 million.
6. Brendon McCullum
A prominent and destructive New Zealand opener known for his hitting abilities. He used to step out and hit bowlers with great speed. He is the richest cricketer in New Zealand and owns a private jet worth 17 million dollars. He uses his jet to travel to different places with his family.
7. Kapil Dev
Former captain of India and one of the greatest cricketers, he has served and played well for his country. He captained the Indian cricket team in 1983. His bowling average and hard-hitting contributed to India's first World Cup win. Kapil has been well-paid throughout his career and has returned to an even more lavish lifestyle. He is the first Indian athlete to own a private jet.
8. Hardik Pandya
He is an all-rounder from India who is currently the captain of the Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Hardik Pandya's private jet was first announced on Instagram in August 2022. The cost of the private jet is said to be around INR 15-30 Cr, but the exact price is unknown. He is one of the highest-paid cricketers in India.
9. Jacques Kallis
The prominent South African all-rounder cricketer, who has some amazing records in tests and ODIs, owns a private jet for 13 million dollars. He lives a lavish lifestyle. He is among the richest cricketers in South Africa. He earns a large amount from IPL endorsements and also from coaching.
10. Adam Gilchrist
He is a former cricketer from Australia who was a destructive left-handed opener and wicketkeeper. He is Australia’s richest cricketer, as per the World Index report. He owns a private jet worth a whopping 13 million dollars. He uses his jet for vacations with his family.
