Top Ten Millionaire Cricketers Of India


BANGALORE: It is no big a news that Indian cricketers are much more popular than the President of the country is. Cricket is one of the most celebrated events in our country. Apart from the insurmountable fan following who literally worship players and receiving several prestigious honors and medals, there is another thing that drives our sportsmen to get into the Indian cricket team. That is the “deep pockets.”

These legendary Indian cricketers make the most of the Forbes 2014 World’s Twenty Wealthy Cricketers list. Being rated as the best cricketers in world ranking, these players earn quite some money. The list of top ten wealthiest Indian cricketers goes like this:

#10: Suresh Raina

Net Income: Rs 16.16 crore

Setting a record high score ever in the IPL with 2, 802 runs, Suresh Raina is ranked 7th in the world among T20 Batsmen. He is also one of the 21st century cricket stars who made it big. He could be the future of Indian team with his wonderful skills and growing popularity.

 #9: Ravindra Jadeja

Net Income: Rs 16.58 crore

"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win." Mahatma Gandhi could well have meant to say this about Ravindra Jadeja, a fellow Gujarati.

From being looked at as an amateur player to being ranked as 5th best ODI player, Ravindra Anirudhsinh Jadeja has come a long way and so did his income. He also has the credit of six endorsement deals worth $2 million in hand.

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