Not Virat Kohli Or MS Dhoni, Here Is The Richest Indian Cricketer

SHASHWAT NISHANT

Indian cricket players rank among the highest earners globally, thanks to the sport's immense popularity in the country.

Cricketers in India

Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly, and Virat Kohli stand out as some of the wealthiest cricketers in India.

No household name on top

However, Samarjitsinh Ranjitsinh Gaekwad's net worth exceeds the combined wealth of all these cricketing legends.

Samarjitsinh Ranjitsinh

Samarjitsinh, born on April 25, 1967, was the sole son of Ranjitsinh Pratapsinh Gaekwad and Shubhanginiraje.

About Him

Educated at The Doon School in Dehradun, Samarjitsingh always had a keen interest in sports.

Education

He showcased his talent as a top-order batter, representing Baroda in the 1987/88 and 1988/89 seasons of the Ranji Trophy.

Playing Career

Following his retirement from cricket, he took on the role of president of the Baroda Cricket Association.

Post retirement

Samarjitsinh's reported net worth exceeds Rs 20,000 crores.

Net Worth

After the passing of his father, Samarjitsinh was crowned the Maharaja of Baroda at the Laxmi Vilas Palace in June 2012.

Maharaja of Baroda

He also holds ownership of Laxmi Vilas Palace, recognized as India's largest private residence.

Laxmi Vilas Palace