The Highest-Paid Cricketers In The World: Their Net Worth And Earnings

Highlights

• Cricket is a billion-dollar industry with leagues like IPL and PSL providing enormous payouts to players, making cricket not just a sport but a lucrative career option.
• Virat Kohli, with his explosive batting and large social media following, is the highest-paid cricketer in the world, earning $690,000 monthly and boasting an estimated net worth of $140 million.
• Other top-earning cricketers include Dean Elgar ($440,000 monthly), Joe Root ($400,000 monthly), Eoin Morgan ($320,000 monthly), and Rohit Sharma ($170,000 monthly), each with their own achievements and brand endorsements.

Cricket is the second most popular sport in the world (after football), with a fan base of around 2.5 billion. The introduction of cricket leagues like IPL (Indian Premier League), Big Bash, and PSL (Pakistan Super League) has added to the existing, sky-high entertainment value the sport provides.

These fortune-making leagues opened the doorway to riches for cricket players, offering enormous payouts. Nowadays, cricket is not just a sport but a billion-dollar industry, and along with the cricket grounds, cricket players rule the bank vaults as well.

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So, who are the highest-paid cricketers in the world? Let's find out.

Virat Kohli: India's Global Icon

With no surprise, at first place we have Virat Kohli, often called King Kohli. He is arguably the best batsman of the modern game, with an enormous number of centuries (77 as of now) - the most by any active player.

With the crown of the most-followed South Asian on Instagram, Virat Kohli is the most in-demand and loved player, because of his explosive batting and acrobatic fielding. Unsurprisingly, he has deals with big brands like Puma, MRF tires, and Uber India.

Kohli addressed rumors about his social media earnings in an August 2023 tweet:

The master of Run Chase tops our list with monthly earnings of $690,000 and an estimated net worth of a whopping $140 million.

Dean Elgar: South Africa's Silent Warrior

South African silent warrior Deal Elger is a shocker for most cricket enthusiasts. This cricket impresario only plays the test and 50 overs format, and he still managed to earn the second slot on this list.

Though he’s not interested in short-format cricket, Dean has lucrative deals with brands like Puma and Adidas, which makes him second on this list with a monthly wage of $440,000.

Despite his absence from most international and major cricket leagues, this genius player still has an approximate net worth of $40 million.

Joe Root: England's Hotshot

At number three, we have a World Cup winner of 2019 and the backbone of England's Test batting lineup - Joe Root.

Root doesn’t play 20 over cricket these days and still has a monthly earning of $400,000, demonstrating how valuable he is as a batsman. He is an excellent run scorer, and a treat for fans to watch.

The Englishman has sponsorship from Brewin Dolphin, and leaves no stone unturned to generate wealth from advertisements, thanks to his large social media following. Root has an estimated net worth of $10 million, making him one of the most acclaimed and wealthiest athletes England has ever produced.

Eoin Morgan: England's World Cup Hero

Eoin Morgan is arguably the most successful captain of England, and he led them to 2019 World Cup glory.

Though Morgan is not originally from England, this maestro is loved and respected all over the country for what he has achieved for them. His aggressive and attacking mindset set him apart from other batters.

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When he became captain, he brought that same mindset into his leadership, which made England one of the most feared ODI teams. Apart from being a brilliant captain, Morgan was a ferocious hitter of the ball.

With his brilliant hard-hitting ability, he has pulled many wins for England from the jaws of defeat. Despite his recent retirement from the international stage, Morgan still earns a staggering wage of $320,000, and has a net worth of $5 million.

Rohit Sharma: India's Captain Money

Whenever a cricket fan hears about the best opening batsman, the first name that comes to their mind is Rohit Sharma.

This Indian batsman is a superstar of one-day cricket. He has scored a double century on three separate occasions - the most by any player so far.

With the record of the highest individual score (264), Rohit Sharma has conquered five IPL titles for Mumbai Indians and leads the Indian national team. The Indian skipper earns $170,000 monthly, with a ginormous net worth of $25 million.

Aaron Finch: Australian Dominator

The Australian cricket team dominator Aaron Finch is an explosive batsman when it comes to white-ball cricket. He smashed 156 runs in a T20 game - the most ever scored by any batsman.

Finch led the Australian team to a T20 World Cup title in 2021 and is regarded as a highly successful skipper in white ball cricket. Apart from international triumphs, Finch also lights up the IPL stage with his big shots for Kolkata Knight Riders.

The 36-year-old star has brand deals with Gray Nicolls and earns $150,000 monthly, with a net worth of $11 million.

Kraigg Brathwaite: West Indies' Earnings Ace

You might not have heard his name, but his inclusion proves the worth of red-ball cricket. Kaigg is the captain of the West Indies test cricket team.

With over 12 centuries in red-ball cricket, he bats patiently, and exhibits the style of legendary Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

Kraigg Brathwaite earns $80,000 per month and keeps a net worth of $5 million.

Babar Azam: Pakistan's Maestro

Babar Azam is the highest-paid cricketer in Pakistan. The Pakistani skipper is an international superstar and is recognized all over the world.

He is among those players who can fill an empty stadium with roaring cheers. His cover drive (his trademark shot) has captivated millions of fans around the world.

He is (as of now) the number-one ranked batter in the world in a 50-over format. Under his leadership, he managed to elevate the levels of the Pakistan team, making it the ICC’s number-one ranked side in white ball cricket.

The Pakistani star has big deals with sponsors like Gray Nicolls and Pepsi, and possesses a $5 million net worth.

Kieron Pollard: West Indies' All-Round Millionaire

Kieron Pollard is a superstar in the short format of cricket. He has won the T20 World Cup for West Indies and is the X factor for Mumbai Indians (the most successful team in IPL history).

He holds a unique record of hitting six sixes in an over (along with Yuvraj Singh and Herchelle Gibbs).

He is a true monster when it comes to hitting gigantic sixes and power-hitting. He has played a pivotal role in the success of Mumbai Indians over the years and won numerous games single-handedly.

Considering his achievements, it is no surprise that Pollard is on this list. He earns $47,000 monthly and has a net worth of $18 million.

Kane Williamson: New Zealand's Steadfast Captain

When it comes to class and technical quality, Kane Willamson is always on top. He is a phenomenal player, and a calm and composed captain of New Zealand cricket in all three formats.

He led the New Zealand team to win the ICC Test Championship by defeating India by eight wickets in the final. Apart from his success on the international stage, Kane is very successful in the IPL, where he keeps proving his cricket brilliance.

The New Zealand skipper earns $37,000 per month, and has a net worth of $10 million.

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