Cricket is not only about the greatest batsman or the greatest fast bowlers. But it is also about the richest one too. And, here are the highest-paid cricketers in the world right now.
1.Virat Kohali - $24 Million/ Year
Country: India
Position: Right- Handed Top- Order Batsman/ Right Arm Medium Pace Bowler
Net Worth: INR. 700 Crores/- (Around $100 Million)
Endorsement: Pepsi, Puma, Audi, Tissot, Uber, Oakley, Herbalife, Colgate, New Era.
With only a short time to his peak, Kohli has attained a great deal of success. World champion 2011 earns match fees of $ 1 million annually for domestic and international matches, making him at the top of the highest-paid cricketers in India. Additionally, he earns $ 2.5 Million playing for Royal challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.
On the ESPN website, he's also currently the highest-paid IPL player. Indian captain Virat Kohli is the only cricketer to make the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes this year. With total earnings of $24 Million, Mohali is the highest paid cricketer of 2021.
The only cricketer currently active with over 25 million Twitter followers is often seen as one of the greatest players of all time. The biggest sponsors include Pepsi, Puma, Audi, Tissot, Uber, Oakley, Herbalife, Colgate, and New Era.
Besides that, ICC ODI players of the year three times, Kohli, have been honored with these titles. On a different note, Kohli is also among the short tempetempered cricketers of all time due to his aggressiveness.
2.MS Dhoni - $ 21.7 Million/Year
lnternational Team: India
Position: Right- Handed Batsman/ Wicketkeeper
Net Worth: INR .760 Crores/- (Around $ 110 Million)
Endorsements: Pepsi, Reebok, Exide, TVS, GE Money, Dabur, Exide, Lava, Dream 11, SRMB TAR Bar
One of the best finishers in cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, still ranks under 25 on the Forbes list of the world's highest-paid athletes. Due to his retirement, however, his income has declined significantly. Pepsi, Reebok, Exide, TVS, GE Money, Dabur, Lava, and Dream 11 are just a few brands that generate the majority in their revenue.
Dhoni earned $21.7 Million this year from IPL and endorsement and still holds the spot of no. 2 in the list of higher-paid cricketers right now. And talking about his talent, he is one of the greatest wicketkeepers of all time.
It was his award as Castro Indian Cricketer of the year in 2011 as well. Dhoni was named ICE ODI player of the Year in 2008 and 2009. A notable record is that he is the Indian captain with the most ODI and T20 victories and the most back-to-back ODI victories ever.
3. Chris Gayle - $ 7.5 Million/Year
International Team: West Indies
Position: Left-Handed Batsman / Right- Arm off Break Bowler
Net Worth: $ 32 million
Endorsements: Attitude. com, Spartan Sports, sandals resorts, Jio, Royal Stag
Known for playing in international cricket and numerous league worldwide, Chris Henry Gayle is a West Indian Cricket Player. One of the greatest cricketers West Indies has ever produced is Chris Gayle. Because of his globally recognized personality, Gayle earned a massive amount by playing leagues and endorsements. He is one of the most popular cricketers in the world right now. Besides, he is also among the most tattooed cricketer as well. Due to his presence in the Indian Premier League, he receives $ 2 80 000 per year.
Additionally, Chris Gayle has contracts worth about $100000 with his franchises in the Pakistan Super League ( Multan Sultans). Gayle earned around $ 7.5 Million this year after participating in different leagues and being endorsed by other brands.