Previously many great cricketers have earned handsomely in this game. Now, we will see some of the Richest Cricketers in the World. These players have shown great sports in last two years. Let us look at some of the top 10 richest cricketers in the world as of 2018.
10. AB de Villiers: $16 million
Born on 17th February 1984, AB de Villiers is one of the finest and fittest players in the world currently. He is in his early days of earning and yet his worth is $16 million. He is a player of the South African team. He has an excellent strike rate and is considered to be a game changer. He is a one of a kind player. Still in his early cricketing days, he has managed to enter the list of richest cricketers in the world.
9. Chris Gayle: $18 million
The very fun loving and powerful player of West Indies is one of the richest players in the world. Gayle has a worth of $18 million. Chris Gayle is very chilled out and yet a very thoughtful player. He is a scoring machine. The world has mostly seen him delivering bid shots. He is also a part of Indian premier league and he plays for the team of Bangalore state in India.
8. Michael Clarke: $18 million
Micheal Clark is a boon to the global cricket scene. He is a gem of a player. Micheal Clark is an Australian cricketer, born on 2nd April 1981. He is amongst the most brilliant and intelligent players of the world. His current worth is $18 million. Other than cricket, his good looks have opened up various modelling opportunities for him. He is one of the sharp and dedicated cricketers the world has.
7. Gautam Gambhir: $24 million
Gautam Gambhir the opening Indian batsman, was born on 14th October 1981. He is a high potential player the world has. He is famously known for his calm nature. He has been a consistent player and has been playing amazingly. He has contributed a lot to Indian cricket. He is one of the top grade players of the current times. He is a polished and sharp player. Gambhir’s worth is $24 million.
6. Shahid Afridi: $35 million
The Pakistani batsman is a terror to all the bowlers all over the world. Afridi is considered to be one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world as well. His worth is $35 million. He is one of the great players of all times. All the bowlers are quite afraid of him. He has great strength which helps him to hit big shots which sometimes win the game.
5. Shane Watson: $36 million
The world famous player Shane Watson was born on 17th June 1981. He is an Australian player. He is a top grade batsman and bowler. He is earning $36 million at present. He is a globally acclaimed player who has been delivering top performances for a long time. He is an international level of player and is well recognised in the world for his excellent gaming performances.
4. Virendra Sehwag: $38 million
Virendra Sehwag is a big name in the world cricket and especially in India. This amazingly talented player was born on 20th October 1978. Sehwag is an aggressive and skilled player. He is powerful and his potential has been able to completely change the way the game was percieved. He is a senior player and has had a lot of experience; over time, his game has grown better with every game he has played. He is one of the most talented and tough players of the Indian team. His worth is $38 million.
3. Yuvraj Singh: $44 million
Yuvraj Singh is an international level player of Indian national cricket team. He is one of the most excellent players the world has. His best performances at various level have been witnessed by all and it is clear that he is a one-man army. He can pull the game off on his shoulders alone. He is an aggressive player and his spirit has helped him earn a lot of money from the different games he has played. Today, his worth is $44 million. He is one of the richest of the cricketers all over the world.
2. Virat Kohli: $80 million
Born on 15th November 1988, this player is a legendary player. Kohli has a huge fan base in India. The current captain of Indian national cricket team, Kohli’s initial phase was not quite good but he has managed come out of that bad phase successfully and is currently rocking the cricket ground with his bat. He is the most stylish and fun-loving player on the team. Kohli has brought a new trend of fitness training for the national cricket team of India. He is very smart and quick. His worth is $80 million.
1. MS Dhoni: $115 million
The former captain of Indian team, M.S Dhoni is also known as Captain Cool. Dhoni is a strong and levelheaded player. He is known for his calm temperament. He is the fastest runner between the stumps till date in the world. He is one of the best wicket keepers Indian cricket has ever had. Dhoni is a role model to the younger generation aspirants who want to become cricketers. He has made the world his fan with his last shot in the T20 world cup finals; a sixer shot at the Wankhede stadium when they were playing against Sri Lanka. He has introduced various unique techniques of playing to the world cricket. He is famously known for his helicopter shot. Captain Cool is on the top of the richest cricketer in the world with a worth of $115 million.
