Top Ten Cricket Players in the World in 2021

As the audience and fans of the sport increase, the fans become increasingly aware of their different heroes in the sport, which they are very interested in. These players are one of the reasons why cricket is becoming a well-known name around the world. We look at the top ten paid cricketers in the cricket world, who have been entertaining fans for so long that their budget is one of the highest in the game.

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This list was drawn up taking into account the total career income of cricketers.

10. Steve Smith: $2.4 million in revene

Steve Smith

Currently ranked best trial drummer in the world, many in the cricket world recognize Smith for his controversial suspension in 2018, where he was accused of falsifying the ball. During this period, Smith lost the position of captain of the Australian national team, as well as support in the form of financial incentives with brands such as Milo and New Balance. Since his return from suspension, his high-level performance has earned him a contract with Vodafone. Smith currently plays for the Rajasthan Royals and received up to $2.4 million in 2019.

9. Rohit Sharma: $3.5 million in revenue

Rohit Sharma

Captain of the Indian First League team, the Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma is a popular cricket player, especially in India. The captain’s amazing cricket skills allowed him to score the highest individual score in a one-day international match by a drummer. Sharma is the cricket player who has experienced the greatest number of careers and centuries. He won no less than $3.5 million in 2019.

8. Yuvraj Singh: $3.5 million in revenue

Yuvraj Singh
A left-handed drummer considered one of the best cricketers, Yuvraj Singh is one of the best cricketers in the world that India has ever produced. This 37-year-old man fought the disease to become one of the most adored cricket players in the world. One of his best performances was the ICC Cricket World Cup, where he played incredibly well to record 15 wickets, the first all-rounder to achieve this feat. Yuvraj Singh, who currently plays for Mumbai India, received $3.5 million in income in 2019.

7. Mitchell Starc: $4 million in revenue

Mitchell Starc
A talented player, Mitchell Starc is one of the most incredible and fastest players in history. In two successive ICC World Cup tournaments, Mitchell Starc emerged as the best player at the box office. It currently ranks 5th among the best wickets in history. His lucrative contract with various national cricket teams as well as his sponsorship contracts with brands such as Audi enabled him to achieve revenues in 2019 valued at $4 million.

6. Shane Watson: $4.5 million in revenue

Shane Watson
Shane Watson, who retired from the international cricket scene but remains a force to be reckoned with in the cricket world, is another versatile player on the list of top paid cricketers. He currently plays in franchised leagues around the world, including the Chennai Super Kings of the Indian Premier League and the Quetta Gladiators of the Pakistani Super League. Its franchise deal and sponsorship contracts with brands such as Being Global earned it up to $4.5 million in 2019.

5. David Warner: $5.5 million in revenue

David Warner
Highly controversial cricket player Warner has been repeatedly suspended for misconduct on and off the field. The Australian left-handed drummer, who is the team’s vice-skip, plays home cricket for the Sylhet Sixers in the Bangladesh Premier League and the Hyderabad Sunrisers in the Indian Premier League. His achievements in the sport have earned him up to $5.5 million, putting him fifth on our list of the best-paid cricketers in the world.

4. AB de Villiers: $6.4 million in revenue

AB de Villiers
South Africa has produced one of the best cricketers in the world. AB de Villiers’ 15-year international cricket career was filled with intense action and great moments. On three occasions, his creative achievements in cricket earned him the ODI Player of the Year award from the ICC. In the Big Bash League franchise in Australia, AB de Villiers plays for the Brisbane Heat. He is one of the top ten paid cricketers, with $6.4 million.

3. Chris Gayle: $7.5 million in revenue

Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle, the fourth highest paid cricket player in the world, is a dynamic player. Gayle, who plays international cricket for the Caribbean, is a phenomenal player. His incredible achievements in cricket have allowed him to create several records in all formats of cricket. The 40-year-old cricket player, still as agile, has told the world he will no longer participate in the ODI after the 2019 World Cup. His contract with the various national cricket franchises and the endorsement of the brand increased his revenues in 2020 to $7.5 million.

2. MS Dhoni: $21.7 million in revenue

MS Dhoni
A phenomenal skipper, cricket ace MS Dhoni, has led his team to various tournament victories such as the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy. His contract with the franchise, Chennai Super Kings, worth $2.2 million, is one of the highest cricket contracts in the world. If you add to that the sponsorship contracts he has with more than 20 brands, such as Boost, Orient and Reebok, to name a few, his cricket revenues are $21.7 million.

1. Virat Kohli: $24 million in revenue

Virat Kohli
At 31, Virat Kohli is widely regarded by experts as the best of cricket. The Indian captain, who is the ODI’s best drummer in the world, a title he has held since October 2017, is the only cricket player to be among Forbes’ top-paid athletes in 2019. His contract with the Royal Challengers Bangalore, which brings him $2.6 million a year, as well as his sponsorship contracts with brands such as Uber, Puma and Audi, to name a few, which generate an income of about $20 million, made him the highest paid cricket player in the world, with an annual income of $24 million.

Background

For most of the 21st century, cricket continued to dominate the sports scene. This sport has also seen an increase in the number of young viewers. With about 2 billion fans watching the game, cricket is becoming one of the most popular sports on the planet.

Summary

Here is a brief summary of the top ten paid cricket players in the world, with their winnings as they were discounted in 2020.

Virat Kohli – $24 million
MS Dhoni – $21.7 million
Chris Gayle – $7.5 million
AB de Villiers – 6.4 million
David Warner – $5.5 million
Shane Watson – $4.5 million
Mitchell Starc – $4 million
Yuvraj Singh – 3.5 million
Rohit Sharma – 3.5 million
Steve Smith – $2.4 million

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