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Cricket might seem like a competitive sport that squeezes the life out of you, but is, still at the end of the day and beyond the lair of competitiveness, a sport that pays well. Really well. There have been generational greats who did so much for the country but sadly couldn't earn closer to some of the modern era's cricketing legends.
But once you look at the big dashing names from the 90s until the present day, you realise that the staggering wealth they've been able to generate.
And all of that has happened because the growing size of commerce in the sport has led to windfall gains for its athletes. The mega brand deals, commercial projects, advertising opportunities and royalties that players have got in the times of incessant viral marketing have led to a win-win for both cricket and its practitioners.
List of the Top 10 Richest Indian Cricketers:
Sachin Tendulkar
The legend, the God of Cricket and a true batting maestro, someone whose name shall forever be etched in the colours of greatness, Tendulkar is the richest cricketer from the nation that has excellent in the sport.
His current net worth, approximately, is at an estimated INR 1250 Crore.
Virat Kohli
In what should ideally have been a really long Test career that could have yielded, at least, 10,000 Test runs, Kohli called time on a journey that deserved long legs.
However, for all his prowess and entertaining qualities with the bat, the legendary right hander has struck 51 one day international hundreds, the most by any thus far, and come close to establishing himself as an icon in one of the game's all time greats' list.
His current net worth, approximately, is at an estimated INR 1250 Crore.
MS Dhoni
There are legends, there are unforgettable legends, and then some, who are, quite simply, in a league of their own. MS Dhoni, the Champions Trophy winning captain of 2013, the T20 World Cup winning captain of 2007 and the 2011 ODI World Cup winner remains in a league of his own.
His charismatic style of leadership marked by the quality of being unperturbed by pressure made him a standout. Thala is called so for a reason.
His current net worth, approximately, is at an estimated INR 1250 Crore.
Rohit Sharma
The Hitman, a batting legend, and a supremely successful one day campaigner, someone with three ODI double centuries in the sport, Rohit Sharma is a legend and it's glad to see him continuing his journey in the 50-over format.
His current net worth, approximately, is at an estimated INR 214 Crore.
Sourav Ganguly
When India's opponents back in the late nineties and mid 2000s seemed in grave danger, it usually meant that the daring leader Ganguly was in command of their troubles.
An iconic batter and probably the greatest ever to play for the country from West Bengal, Ganguly taught us how to win overseas and never backed down against any team that challenged India's authority in the contest.
His current net worth, approximately, is at an estimated INR 700 Crore.
Yuvraj Singh
A handsome, courageous and daredevil batter, Yuvraj Singh could school the best in the game on the pivots that drive it - leading it with lordly elegance and being the coolest batsman around.
He's been an exceptional white ball player and deservingly earned the player of the tournament award for the 2011 World Cup exploits.
His current net worth, approximately, is at an estimated INR 291 Crore.
Suresh Raina
One of the most charming and yet destructive hitters of the white ball, it's a bit of a shame that the World Cup winner Raina's Test career didn't quite go a long way when it truly deserved to fly in that fashion.
The brave left hander is still a noted pick in several T20 franchise tournaments such as the Legends League and the recent Indian Veteran Premier League.
He's been a key member of India's pivotal white ball set up in the 2000s and will remain, one of the finest fielders ever in the sport.
His current net worth, approximately, is at an estimated INR 215 Crore.
Rahul Dravid
His current net worth, approximately, is at an estimated INR 197 Crore.
Gautam Gambhir
An aggresive, determined and passionate cricketer with all the strokes in the game, Gautam Gambhir remains, to this day, as good a batter, a World Cup hero as he's been a franchise stage coach, having held the leadership duties for his beloved KKR camp.
The current national coach of the Indian team is one of the most talked-about talents of all time and that will remain so.
His current net worth, approximately, is at an estimated INR 265 Crore.
Virender Sehwag
He was called the 'butcher from Najafgarh' for his famed and cunnig batting against India's opponents. But truth be told, Sehwag, a one time opener with the trinity of Ganguly, Tendulkar and Gambhir, was about as good a timer of the ball as he was a hitter.
His current net worth, approximately, is at an estimated INR 342 Crore.
