Massive paydays, advertising campaigns, brand endorsements, and sponsorship deals are the major sources of income for cricketers these days. The huge earnings they earn through them allow these cricketers and their families to live a lavish lifestyle one which has all the luxuries you can dream of. One of them is owning a private jet that has now become the ultimate statement of wealth for the cricket stars.
Iconic cricketers like MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and Kapil Dev all own private jets worth millions of dollars. The first Indian cricketer to buy a private jet was Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. However, now most of the cricketers own a private aircraft.
1) MS Dhoni
The former Indian Cricket Team captain has helped India win three ICC trophies (the ODI World Cup, the T20 World Cup, and the Champions Trophy). Apart from being the captain of the Indian cricket team, he also captains Chennai Super Kings. This has added a lot to his net worth, making him one of the richest athletes in India. He is a big fan of bikes, and adventures, and reportedly owns a private jet that costs $12.3 million.
2) Kapil Dev
Legendary allrounder Kapil Dev was the one who guided India to their maiden World Cup in 1983. He reportedly owns a private jet worth Rs 110 crore.
3) Hardik Pandya
Some reports suggest that Hardik owns a private jet worth 40 crore. He announced it on Instagram in August 2022.
4) Virat Kohli
Kohli has a net worth of $127 million and owning a private jet that cost him $6.1 million just adds to his wealth. There were reports that Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma traveled by his private jet when the Indian team visited Australia and New Zealand.
5) Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar, the Master Blaster reportedly owns the most expensive private jet among Indian cricketers. As per reports, his jet cost him a whopping Rs 250 crore.
