YUSUF PATHAN Richest Cricketer in India

This name might surprise a few as the Baroda all rounder has not been in the Indian national team for long. The destructive batsman and a miserly off break bowler, Pathan became a household name in India when he first played in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals. His performances for the Royals earned him an Indian cap but he could not replicate his IPL form for long. But his stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders earned him millions which in turn made him one of India's richest cricketers.

Pathan's net worth is around $26.5 million which mainly comes from his healthy IPL contract with the Knight Riders. He also endorses companies like Reebok and Tata Indicom which adds to his wealth. Yusuf along with his brother Irfan run a cricket academy named, 'The cricket academy of Pathans' in Baroda which is considered as one of the best residential cricket academies in India.

Yusuf Pathan was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for INR 1.9 crore in the ongoing IPL auction.