Richie Rich Cricketers Of 2011

By Super Admin

Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 16:27

With India being the first world cup champion to win on home grounds and IPL scheduled to start soon, here's a quick review on the season 3 of IPL. The Indian Premier League has indeed become a one of the top money making ways for the cricketers as well as the business and film celebrities. And if you didn't know, the Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who you thought to be a rich man after world cup, was already, way back in 2010, was one of the highest paid cricketers in the world. For more take a look at the top richest cricketers (as reported in forbes.com) to believe your eyes.

Top 6 Richest Cricketers (Highest Paid Cricketers) -

For IPL Season 3:

1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni – Captain, Chennai Super Kings tops the list of highest paid cricketers as he is the first $10 million-a-year sportsperson (may be much much more this year). His $8 million earnings in endorsements like Reebok, General Electric and Pepsi, is nearly 50% higher than any other cricketer. Dhoni is only a step away from No. 1 Shah Rukh Khan in terms of corporate sponsors.

2. Sachin Tendulkar – The little master is no way lagging behind as he is the 2nd highest. Sachin Tendulkar, the veteran in the team also has the icon status which fetches him a paycheck of 15% more than his highest team player. His $ 1.1 million salary has increased his earnings to a grand total $ 8 million from past a year.

3. Yuvraj Singh - The Kings XI Punjab captain has already been awarded as the player of the tournament and with that he has also been earning a sum of $1 million from the team and $4 million through endorsements.

4. Ricky Ponting – The famous Australian captain makes it to sixth place with the earnings of $3.5 million.

5. Brett Lee – The Australian fast bowler is at eighth place with $3 million.

6. Michael Clarke – The oz all rounder is at no. 9 with $2.5 million.

Also the team selection for the forthcoming IPL season 4 is already complete and accordingly, here is the list of top 10 richest cricketers.

List of Highest Paid Cricketers for IPL season 4:

1. Gautam Gambhir – $2.4 Million, Kolkata Knight Riders
2. Yusuf Pathan – $2.1 Million, Kolkata Knight Riders
3. Robin Uthappa – $2.1 Million, Pune Warriors India
4. Rohit Sharma – $2 Million, Mumbai Indians
5. Irfan Pathan – $1.9 Million, Delhi Daredevils
6. Yuvraj Singh – $1.8 Million, Pune Warriors India
7. Saurabh Tiwary – $1.6 Million, Bangalore Royal Challengers
8. Mahela Jayawardene – $1.5 Million, Kochi Tuskers Kerala
9. David Hussey – $1.4 Million, Kings XI Punjab
10. Dale Steyn – $1.2 Million, Deccan Chargers

With a cash prize of Rs 1 Crore, brand endorsements worth crores, awards and accolades, can any Indian cricketer ask for more?. So the next time you are planning your kid's future, think only cricket as it has become one of the simplest ways to make good money.