Cricket, once called a gentleman’s game, has now become a multi-billion dollar industry, where players are burdened with massive amounts of money earned through endorsements, sponsorships, and match fees. Cricket is home to some of the richest athletes in the world. The total of the eight richest cricketers exceeds $ 1.5 billion. Here is a glance at these eight richest cricketers in the world:

1. Sachin Tendulkar: $170 Million

He is the “God of Cricket”. And since he entered the game two decades ago or so, he has made a whopping 170 million dollars from India’s most illustrious sportsman. Instead, he promised to have earned this much fortune by endorsement, business dealings, and investments.

2. Virat Kohli: $150 million

The captain of India has been very successful at his cricket field, resulting in good earnings even outside the pitch. Virat Kohli is also able to justify this Rs 150 million net worth, which finds all his endorsements with some big names like Nike, Pepsi, and Oakley backing it up.

3. MS Dhoni: Net Worth – $120 million

Interestingly, the Indian captain becomes the all-time retired player with immediately 120 million dollars worth, wherein most of these come from cricket to sponsorship to business ventures. Dhoni’s much-talked-about popularity and winning charisma will pay off indeed for being in demand as a brand ambassador.

4. Ricky Ponting: Net Worth – $100 million

The Australian legend is $100 million worth and made that figure from successful cricketing careers and coaching stints and all the endorsement deals in between. Ponting’s reputation as one of the greatest batsmen of all time certainly made things a little easier for him post-cricket.

5. Brian Lara: $90 Million Net Worth

The west indian batting great made a fortune of around $90 million in net worth due to a stellar career and its associated endorsements along with business ventures. Record-breaking performances have gained Lara ample love from the cricketing fraternity.

6. Shane Warne: $80 million (deceased).

$80 million were tied up into the legendary spin bowler from Australia due to his successful cricket career, coaching tenures, and endorsement deals. Warne’s flamboyant personality coupled with on-field success meant that he became quite a household name.

7. Jacques Kallis: Net Worth – $70 million

The South African all-rounder has a $70 million net worth thanks to successful stints in his cricket, coaching and various endorsement deals. One of the best all-rounders in history, Kallis built himself a strong future financially even beyond cricket.

8. AB de Villiers: Net Worth – $60 Million

From his successful cricket career, endorsement deals, and businesses, former South African batting great AB de Villiers amassed a net worth of about $60 million. His innovative and destructive batting has made it magic for audiences around the world.

Not just records, these cricketers above are big names, but even bigger careers are working behind those curtains. Their worth speaks volumes for their hard work, dedication and marketability.