Top Ten World’s Highest Paid Cricketers

On the basis of facts and figures, we present you a list of world’s top ten highest paid cricketers. This income is just not from the cricketing world but also from the world of endorsements they do.

1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

On the top of the list we have the world’s highly paid cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. In most of the matches he played he showed his worth why he is on the top spot of the list. His brilliant captaincy and batting skills always makes hi different from others. He majorly focuses on capitalizing the things from the situation. His major earnings are from the endorsements, Dhoni is associated with so many big brands like Reebok, PepsiCo, Sony etc. He is also linked up with the IPL team “Chennai Super Kings”.

Total Earnings: $26.5 million
Earnings from Cricket: $3.5 million
Earnings from Endorsements: $23 million
National Team: India
IPL Team: Chennai Super Kings
Major Sponsors: Reebok, PepsiCo, Sony

2. Sachin Tendulkar

On the second spot we have the personality who needs no introduction, people also call him god of cricket. Sachin started his cricketing career from a very young age and didn’t see back after that. Almost every major record in cricket is made by this legendary payer. Apart from the earnings he is getting from cricket, Sachin is also branding for so many different brands from where he is earning the maximum part of his income. His popularity throughout the world is the main reason why every sponsor wants his face on his brand.

Total Earnings: $18.6 million
Earnings from Cricket: $2.1 million
Earnings from Endorsements: $16.5 million
National Team: India
IPL Team: Mumbai Indians (Till 2013)
Major Sponsors: Adidas, Coca-Cola, Castrol

3. Gautam Gambhir

Another Indian cricketer who is earning a huge amount and is on number three is Gautam Gambhir. He is a great and an aggressive player, his cricketing skills and playing style is always in discussion. Gambhir started his cricketing career in 2003 against Bangladesh in an ODI match where he showed his elegance and skills. Gambhir earns a very handsome amount of income from the endorsements and big brands with whom he is associated with. He is also the captain of the “Kolkata knight Riders” which is an IPL team.

Total Earnings: $7.3 million
Earnings from Cricket: $3.9 million
Earnings from Endorsements: $3.4 million
National Team: India
IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
Major Sponsors: Reebok, Red Bull, Hero Honda

4. Virat Kohli

The Indian cricketers are ruling out this list and on the fourth spot we have the young and dashing cricketer Virat Kohli. This name is the biggest threat for all the opponent teams now days. He is the leading luminary in the world of cricket and the first face for all the brands. Virat’s source of income is just not limited till cricket, but he is also earning a very healthy amount from the endorsements. He is the brand ambassador of many multinational brands.

Total Earnings: $7.1 million
Earnings from Cricket: $3.1 million
Earnings from Endorsements: $4 million
National Team: India
IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Major Sponsors: Nike, PepsiCo, Toyota

5. Virender Sehwag

Another Indian batsman who is a big hitter of the ball is Virender Sehwag aslso known as “Viru”. Sehwag is a very aggressive batsman and holds so many records under his name. Sehwag’s name lies under the top category of the BCCI annual payout list, apart from this Sehwag is doing many endorsements and is also brand ambassador of many international brands. He is also playing in IPL from where he got a very good amount in auction from the Punjab’s team.

Total Earnings: $6.9 million
Earnings from Cricket: $2.8 million
Earnings from Endorsements: $4.1 million
National Team: India
IPL Team: Kings 11 Punjab
Major Sponsors: Fila, Hero Honda, Royal Challenge

6. Shane Watson

Shane Watson is from the Australian team and is an all rounder. He is one of the most important players in his team now days. Watson is earning almost equivalent amount from cricket and endorsements. Watson started his career as a batsman and later he learnt bowling and now he is a prominent all rounder for his team. Not for his cricketing skills and abilities but also for his good looks he is associated with many big companies. Watson earnings are also from KFC Big Bash and IPL.

Total Earnings: $5.9 million
Earnings from Cricket: $2.9 million
Earnings from Endorsements: $3 million
National Team: Australia
IPL Team: Rajasthan Royals
Major Sponsors: Gunn & Moore, Asics, TAG Heuer

7. Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke is another Australian in the list whose earnings are in the top ten highly paid cricketers in the world. Michael Clarke is a world class batsman and is also leading the Australian cricket team. Clarke has made several records in batting and is one of the world’s finest players. Clarke’s major income is coming from cricket only, he is just not playing for his national team but involved in many county games. Clarke is also earning from the endorsements.

Total Earnings: $4.9 million
Earnings from Cricket: $2.7 million
Earnings from Endorsements: $2.2 million
National Team: Australia
IPL Team: Pune Warriors India
Major Sponsors: Spartan Sports, Gillette, Bonds

8. Bret Lee

This speed master needs no introduction, he is one of the most fastest bowlers in the world. Lee is famous for its fast and aggressive bowling. Australian team always has world class bowlers in their team and to give more strength to this Lee was always there. The major source of income for Lee are the endorsements, he is earning the major income from it and rest from the cricket which includes the earnings from the national team and few county cricket. Lee is doing many endorsements and is brand ambassador of many brands.

Total Earnings: $4.8 million
Earnings from Cricket: $1.8 million
Earnings from Endorsements: $3 million
National Team: Australia
IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
Major Sponsors: Reebok, Gatorade, Vodafone

9. Ricky Ponting

On the ninth position in our list we have the former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. Ponting is one of the best captains Australia ever has. With his fine gaming and batting skills he helped the Australian team to win three consecutive World Cups. Ponting is also earning the maximum amount from the endorsements. After Sachin Tendulkar, he is the one who is carrying the maximum records.

Total Earnings: $4.1 million
Earnings from Cricket: $1.8 million
Earnings from Endorsements: $2.3 million
National Team: Australia
IPL Team: None
Major Sponsors: Kookaburra, Valvoline, Rexona

10. Yusuf Pathan

On the last position we have another Indian explosive batsman Yusuf Pathan. He is famous for his aggressive game and capability of hitting big shots in the field. He is earning the maximum amount of his income from cricket only and a small portion of his total income from the endorsements. He got a very handsome amount in the auction of IPL in the year 2012.

Total Earnings: $3.7 million
Earnings from Cricket: $3.3 million
Earnings from Endorsements: $350,000
National Team: India
IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders
Major Sponsors: PepsiCo, Tata Indicom