Who is India's richest cricketer? No it's not Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni or Virat Kohli

This former Indian cricketer has an estimated net worth value of Rs14.5 billion

Last updated: June 22, 2025 | 15:17

Jai Rai, Assistant Editor

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India's captain Virat Kohli ((L) speaks with Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the match against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

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Dubai: When we talk about richest Indian cricketers, names like super stars like Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli is sure to pop up.

But surprisingly it's none of these names that top the list and its former Indian all-rounder Ajay Jadeja who holds the top spot.

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The 54-year-old played for India in the 1990s and has been part of some memorable Indian victories. But he was later banned for match fixing which was later overturned in 2003 by the Delhi High Court.

Last year, Jadeja was announced as the heir to the Jamnagar royal family in Gujarat by the current Maharaja of Nawanagar Jamsaheb Shatrusalyasinhji Jadeja named Ajay.

That royal legacy comes with a whopping inheritance of over Rs14.5 billion ($174.70 million).

Virat Kohli, who retired from the Test team has a net worth of Rs10 billion while Sachin Tendulkar is worth over Rs12 billion.

Jai RaiAssistant Editor

Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer's discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging. Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.

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