Indian cricketers are the highest paid cricketers in the world. India is the second most populated country in the world and majority of Indians are crazy about cricket. Many cricket pundits and fans who travel India say that cricket is more than just a game here, it is a religion. And it is one of the biggest reasons why BCCI and Indian cricketers are the leaders in world cricket when it comes to financial position.
A report published on Inextlive, revealed the amount of money some pf the most richest cricketers around the world make every minute. And, as expected, Indian cricketers rule this list.
1) Virat Kohli
Indian captain Virat Kohli is the highest paid cricketer in the world. Due to his high commercial value, Kohli is the leading face of brand endorsements in India.
Virat Kohli earns INR 5811.21 every minute.
2) MS Dhoni
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is one of the most loved and respected cricketers in the world. He led India like a champion for almost 10 years and won almost every trophy that was there be won. There was a time when Dhoni was the leader of brand endorsements in India.
MS Dhoni earns INR 3638.30 every minute.
3) Chris Gayle
West Indies’ swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle is one of the most destructive batsmen in cricket history. He is one of the most demanded cricketers in domestic T20 leagues around the world.
Chris Gayle earns INR 950.34 every minute.
4) Shahid Afridi
Arguably, the most loved Pakistani cricketer, Shahid Afridi has a massive fan following in Pakistan. Afridi has retired from international cricket but he still continues to one of the favourites for brands in Pakistan.
Shahid Afridi earns INR 798.19 every minute.
5) Virender Sehwag
One of the most aggressive batsmen in cricket history, Virender Sehwag demolished almost every bowling attack he played against.
Virender Sehwag earns INR 734.71 every minute.
6) Shane Watson
Former Australian round Shane Watson has played in almost every T20 league around the world. Known for his big-hitting and useful bowling, Watson, who has now retired from international cricket, was once upon a time one of the most demanded T20 cricketers around the world.
Shane Watson earns INR 696.71 every minute.
7) AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers is one of the most entertaining batsmen in the history of the game. He has invented many new strokes and for the same reason he is known as Mr. 360 of cricket.
AB de Villiers earns INR 696.71 every minute
8) Gautam Gambhir
Once upon a time, Gambhir was the most reliable batsman in Indian cricket team. But now, he is trying hard at the domestic level to make a comeback.
Gautam Gambhir earns INR 633.15 every minute.
9) Yuvraj Singh
One of the sweetest timers of the ball in cricket history, Yuvraj Singh is one of the most loved sons of India. He is a fighter who has inspired many with his courage and ‘never say never’ attitude.
Yuvraj Singh earns INR 481.19 every minute
10) Michael Clarke
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke earns INR 367.57 every minute.
