In a country where cricket is akin to religion, one can make a great fortune by excelling at it. Gone are the days when you had to make it to the national team and play for years to earn serious money. With the advent of the Indian Premier League, young and dynamic cricketers have the chance and platform to showcase their potential in this tournament and earn more in a season than what cricketers of the past could make in their whole lifetime. As the IPL 2025 auction nears, we’re looking at the richest young cricketers who have made millions before they could even hit 30.
5 of the Richest Indian Cricket Players Under the Age of 28:
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is the rising star of Indian cricket and his stocks keep growing with every appearance. He is a mainstay in both Test and ODI matches now, and also leads Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. Ahead of the mega auction for IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans paid a whopping ₹16.5 crore to retain him as a skipper. Gill has also been promoted to Grade A in the BCCI annual contract, which fetches him ₹5 crore per year, besides the match fees. Moreover, Gill endorses multiple high-profile brands like Nike, Gilette, and JBL amongst others. He is currently the richest young player, with a net worth of ₹82 crores.
Ishan Kishan
Ishan Kishan was initially signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹6 crore, and his earnings remained the same for the next three years. Once Kishan established himself as a go-to opener, proving his mettle in high-stake clashes, Mumbai decided to splurge big on him, paying him a retention fee of ₹15.5 crore for IPL 2024. However, he failed to make a cut in the latest retention list confirmed by the franchise. Kishan is also a multi-format player for India, and has a net worth of ₹67 crore, as reported by IndiaTimes.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Chennai Super Kings captain, has been retained by the franchise for a fee of ₹18 crore, which makes him one of the highest-paid youngsters in the Indian Premier League. Gaikwad has been the most consistent batter for Chennai, amassing 584 runs in 14 matches which includes a century and a half-century. He is yet to cement his place in the final XI of the Indian cricket team, but he's right on the doors, waiting to grab on the opportunities. Gaikwad's estimated net worth is around ₹36 crore, as reported by The Financial Express.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal, 22, has already become a household name, thanks to the impeccable consistency and maturity that he has shown in the last two years, at both domestic and international levels. Jaiswal is the force majeure of Rajasthan Royals' batting unit, giving them a brisk start with his dynamic strokeplay. Rajasthan will be shelling out ₹18 crore for his services in IPL 2025, after announcing him as the first retention. He is now a premier batter for the Indian cricket team, currently in Australia bracing himself for the first overseas tour. His net worth, after his new contract with Rajasthan, has shot up to ₹32 crore.
Arshdeep Singh
A willy fast bowler who knows the art of moving the ball both ways, Arshdeep Singh will be going under the hammer for the IPL 2025 auction, after being released by his boyhood franchise Punjab Kings. He got ₹4 crore per year as per his contract with Punjab Kings and is placed in the C category of the BCCI retention. He has also bagged numerous endorsements and currently boasts a net worth of ₹12 crore.
