Top 10 richest cricketers in the world | 2015

Cricket is most entertaining game after football. The cricketers who perform well are also provided a bag of money by their cricket of board. Cricket was founded in England, unfortunately England was not even able to qualify for quarter finals in World Cup 2015. So, I have made a list of top 10 cricketers, along their net worth and other things.

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10. Brett lee | 4 Million Dollars

He has 2 million salary and 2 million from endorsements
Brett Lee is in last list of this post and among in top 10 richest cricketers in the world today. He announced retirement from all forms of cricket on Jan 15 2015. Before his retirement, he earned nearly 4 million USD annually
2 Million from Salary and 2 Million from Endorsements

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9. Kevin Pietersen | 4.5 Million Dollars

3 Million from Salary and 1.5 Million from Endorsements
After a row with England Cricket Board (ECB).  He became freelance cricket player and he earns nearly 4.5 million USD and is the 9th richest cricketer in the world
3 Million from Salary and 1.5 Million from Endorsements

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8. Yuvraj Singh | 5 Million Dollars

Yuvraj is 8th richest player and he was paid R.s 14.5 crore (INR) by RCB and this year he was paid 16 crore and acquired by  Delhi Daredeveils thus making him most expensive player sold in IPL 2015. 

3.5 Million from Salary and 1.5 Million from Endorsements

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7. Rohit Sharma | 5 Million Dollars

Rohit is known for his massive 264 runs against Sri Lanka in year 2014. Rohit Sharma was retained by Mumbai Indians and is now a permanent member of national team and is earning nearly 3 million from salary and 2 million USD from endorsements.
3 Million from Salary and 2 Million from Endorsements

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6. Shane Watson | 6 Million Dollars

One of the most fine all rounder in cricket today.A permanent member of Rajasthan Royal which pays him bags of money. Watson was not appearing in matches and he successfully made is comeback in world cup 2015. He earns nearly 6 Million USD annually and is 6th richest cricketer.
3 Million from Salary and 3 Million from Endorsements

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5. Chris Gayle | 7 million dollars

A good batsmen and is known for his destructive 175 runs not out off 65 balls and a century reached in 30 balls in IPL 2013. He is also great entertainer and is popular cricketer in the world. Gayle performs well in T20 matches and earns nearly 7 Millions USD from his salary and endorsements.
4 Million from Salary and 3 Million from Endorsements

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4. Gautam Gambhir | 8 Million USD

Gautam Gambir is not appearing in matches in Indian Team but still he is paid good amount in IPL matches. He earns nearly 3.5 Million from Salary and 4.5 Million from Endorsements
3.5 million from salary and 4.5 million from endorsements.

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3. Virat Kohli | 12 Million USD

The upcoming captain of Team India. He is among top batsmen in the cricket today. He earns nearly 12 Million USD annually 3 Million from Salary and 9 Million from Endorsements
3 million from Salary and 9 million from endorsements

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2. Sachin Tendulkar | 18 Million USD

Popularly known as Master Blaster is 2nd richest cricketer in the world. He was awarded Bharat Ratna and is still loved by Indians. Though he has retired from all forms of cricket but still he earns handsome amount with endorsements. He has retired now and all his earning comes from Endorsements.

18 million from endorsements

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1. MS Dhoni | 31.5 Million USD

He is number 1 richest cricketer in the world and 22nd richest sportsmen in the world. The "Brand Dhoni" is one of the biggest celebrity brand in world cricket.

3.5 million from Salary and 28 million from endorsements

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