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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the richest cricket board in the world. India is the second most populated country in the world, only behind China, and this makes India the largest cricket audience as well simply because the Communist country doesn’t play the game. Over the years, fans have seen Indian cricket grow stronger every day and this is a combined effort of the cricketers who train very hard and give their best in the middle and administrators who work hard too behind the scenes. BCCI’s net worth is many folds higher than any other cricket board in the world. From television rights to sponsorships, the revenue BCCI generates every year is unparalleled in world cricket. So, it becomes quite obvious that if BCCI is the richest cricket board in the world, Indian cricketers will be in the top bracket in the list of richest cricketers. Apart from the money they receive from BCCI, cricketers in India are ambassadors for various brands when it comes to endorsement. So, here we take a look at the 10 richest Indian cricketers of all time:
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1)Sachin Tendulkar- (Net worth: Rs 1066 crore): Yes, the Master Blaster is still at teh top! Sachin, considered as one of best batsmen to grace the sport with his talent, tops the list. Tendulkar’s records and achievements are unparalleled and he is the richest Indian cricketer ever, as per Sportskeeda. (IE)
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2) MS Dhoni (Net worth: Rs 734 crore): The most successful captain in Indian cricket history and also one of the best finishers of the sport, MS Dhoni at one point had conquered the advertisement world with his brand value. His contract with the Rising Pune Supergiant saw the power-hitter pocket Rs 15 crore each year, as per Sportskeeda. And his love for bikes and owning some of the most expensive two- and four-wheelers clearly shows why he is at the second spot. He is also the co-owner of ISL side, Chennaiyin FC. (AP)
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5) Yusuf Pathan (Net worth: Rs 169 crore): The big hitting all-rounder from Baroda was once the most destructive batsman in India. Presently, he plays domestic cricket for Baroda and represents Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. He endorses companies like Reebok and Tata Indicom, as per Sportskeeda. (PTI)
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6) Suresh Raina (Net worth: Rs 150 crore): In the list of riches Indian cricketers, Suresh Raina is at number six position. Raina is struggling to make a comeback to international cricket, but, not long ago, he was one of the finest middle order batsmen and fielders in limited overs cricket. The southpaw has numerous real estate properties around the country which are worth Rs 27 crore. He currently resides in Ghaziabad with the current cost of his home valued at Rs 18 crore. Raina also pockets Rs 7 crore from various endorsements which include brands like Pepsi, Intex, Ceat, Boost and Adidas, as per Sportskeeda. (PTI)
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7) Yuvraj Singh (Net worth: Rs 146 crore): Yuvraj Singh is one of the most loved cricketers in the world. He is the only batsman to smash 6 sixes in an over in T20I cricket. He is also one of the richest Indian cricketers. (PTI)
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8) Rohit Sharma (Net worth: INR 124.5 crore): Rohit Sharma made his third double ton in ODIs today and also became the first captain to do so. It is no shock that he is in top 10. His annual salary with the BCCI and from the IPL comes in at Rs 11.5 crore whereas he earns around Rs 7.5 crore from brand endorsements, as per Sportskeeda. He owns four luxury cars worth Rs 5 crore and has personal investments of about Rs 88.6 crore. He currently lives in a massive real estate property in Worli, Mumbai which is worth around Rs 30 crore.
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9) Gautam Gambhir: (Net Worth: Rs 101.2 crore): He is one of the most technically sound opening batsmen in Indian cricket history. His earnings from the Indian board is valued at around Rs 10 crore annually. Gambhir earns Rs 5 crore from various brand endorsements and also owns three luxury cars namely a Hummer, a Mercedes-Benz and an Audi. Gambhir's personal properties are worth over Rs 85 crore and he lives in a posh New Delhi area worth a handsome Rs 18 crore in today's market, as per Sportskeeda. (PTI)
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10) Sourav Ganguly: (Net Worth: Rs 99 crore): Dada as fans call him, was the most influential captain ever. He brought in a sense of aggression and confidence which ushered in a new era in Indian cricket. His earnings from BCCI is valued at Rs 5 crore whereas his brand endorsements earn him around Rs 2 crore, as per Sportskeeda. Ganguly also hosts the TV show "Dadagiri Unlimited" which airs on Zee Bangla. He is also the co-owner of ISL side, ATK. (PTI)
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