Indian cricket has seen numerous talented players rise to fame, many of whom come from affluent backgrounds. From business empires to royal lineages, these cricketers not only made their mark on the field but also came from families with significant wealth and influence. Here are four Indian cricketers who belong to wealthy families.
Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir, a key figure in Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2024 victory, is well-known for his successful cricketing career. His net worth stands at Rs 205 crore, according to News18 and Sportskeeda. However, his financial stability began long before his cricketing success.
Gambhir’s father, Deepak Gambhir, is a successful entrepreneur running a textile business. According to the Times of India, Gautam married Natasha Jain, a match made by Deepak and Natasha’s father, who is also a prominent businessman. This union further solidified Gambhir’s ties to wealth and business.
Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly, former Team India captain, comes from one of Kolkata’s wealthiest families. His father, Chandidas Ganguly, was a prominent businessman in the printing industry, making him one of Kolkata’s richest men.
Sourav’s illustrious cricketing career has only added to his wealth, with a net worth of $80 million (approximately Rs 666 crore), as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. Ganguly’s combination of family wealth and cricketing success has made him a notable figure both on and off the field.
Ajay Jadeja
Ajay Jadeja hails from the royal family of Nawanagar, a lineage rich in both history and cricketing heritage. His relatives, K. S. Ranjitsinhji and K. S. Duleepsinhji, have the prestigious Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy named after them. Jadeja’s father, Daulatsinhji Jadeja, was a politician, further adding to the family’s prominence.
With a net worth of Rs 250 crore, according to Times Now, Ajay Jadeja’s royal lineage and cricketing career have firmly established his wealth and influence in Indian cricket.
Aryaman Birla
Aryaman Birla, a first-class cricketer who has played for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is the son of Kumar Mangalam Birla, one of the world’s richest individuals. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, has a net worth of $19.7 billion (approximately Rs 1.6 lakh crore), according to Forbes.
Aryaman, alongside his sister Ananya, serves as a Director at Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Ltd (ABMCPL). His net worth, as the heir to the Aditya Birla Group, stands at Rs 70,000 crore, according to Zee News. While Aryaman initially pursued a cricket career, he has since moved into the family business, continuing the legacy of one of India’s most influential business empires.
From Gautam Gambhir’s entrepreneurial background to Sourav Ganguly’s business heritage, Ajay Jadeja’s royal lineage, and Aryaman Birla’s industrial empire, these cricketers have leveraged their wealthy backgrounds to achieve success both on and off the cricket field. Their stories are a testament to the diverse backgrounds that contribute to the rich tapestry of Indian cricket.