Net worth of top ten cricketing nations' captains

The captain of a side is responsible for leading the side on the pitch and making sure that they are performing at the zenith of their powers. But apart from leading the side on the field, the captain of the team is also the face of the team and represents their idealogy.

The job of a skipper is not easy as fans have witnessed many players who have felt burdened by that responsibility over the years. But the role comes with many perks, one of them being the added incentives and increased salary, contributing to their overall value. Today, let’s take a look at-

The net worth of skippers of top cricket nations

Australia

Aaron Finch (ODI & T20I) – $8 Million (INR 63.4 Crore)

Australia’s Aaron Finch is one of the most destructive batters in the limited-overs format and captains Australia’s white-ball team. The explosive right-hand batter is an opener by trade, but can also be seen floating around different batting positions according to the team’s requirements.

Finch recently declared that his return to Test format is difficult stating that his playing style is not suited for red-ball cricket. The veteran Aussie led the national team to their maiden triumph in the T20 World Cup as they lifted the trophy under his leadership last year. 

The 35-year-old has been part of the IPL for a long time and has played for a record nine different franchises. The right-handed batters’ net worth is around $8 Million, as reported by CAknowledge.

Pat Cummins (Test) – $45 million (INR 356 Crore)

Pat Cummins is one of the modern fast bowling giants of the game with over 100 wickets in both Tests and ODIs to his name. The Aussie quick has been at the summit of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings since 2019 and is showing no signs of vacating that position.

The bowling spearhead was handed the Test captaincy after the departure of Tim Paine in controversial circumstances, just before the Ashes earlier this year. Cummins led his side to a clinical 4-0 series victory against England in the Ashes and followed it up with an impressive series victory in Pakistan.

The bowling spearhead is an invaluable asset to a team with his all-around abilities, and his net worth is estimated to be around $45 million, according to a report by KHEL TAK.

India

Rohit Sharma – $24 million- (190 Crore INR)

Referred to as ‘Hitman’, Rohit Sharma is one of the greatest openers in the limited-overs format. The uber-cool right-handed batter is the only batter in ODIs to have more than one double century to his name, with three centuries. The Indian opener is also the leading run-scorer in T20Is and has made the most appearances in the shortest format of the game.

Sharma was appointed as the captain of the Indian team after Virat Kohli relinquished his role following a disappointing T20 World Cup. The Mumbaikar has made a great start to his captaincy stint by recording the most consecutive wins in T20Is as a captain.

After being retained by Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2022 auction with a contract of Rs 16 crore, the Indian superstar’s net worth is estimated to be around $24 million (190 Crore INR) in 2022, according to a report by CA knowledge.

South Africa

Temba Bavuma (ODI & T20I) – $3 million- (INR 21 Crores )

Temba Bavuma’s cricketing abilities are no secret to the world as the South African is one of the most reliable batters for his country. The diminutive batter is exceptional in the field and often wows viewers with his agility and quickness.

Bavuma became the first black South African to score a century in Tests in 2016, and in 2021 he was appointed as the captain of the limited-overs side until the 2023 World Cup, becoming the first black South African to lead the national side. The top-order batter’s net worth is estimated at around $3 million (Rs 21 Crores ) in 2021 in a report by Primes World.

Dean Elgar (Test) – $1 million – $8 million

South African Test team’s batting stalwart, Dean Elgar is their most dependable batter in red-ball cricket. The southpaw is known for his stoic resistance at the top of the order, especially against the moving red ball. 

Elgar took over the reins as Test captain in 2021 following the resignation of Quinton de Kock amid controversies in the South African team. The opening batter guided the Proteas to a 2-0 series victory in his first assignment as Test captain against the West Indies. He led from the front against a spirited Indian team as South Africa won the three-match Test series 2-1 after losing the opening Test. His net worth is estimated to be around $1 million – $8 million according to Buzz Learn.

New Zealand

Kane Williamson – $10 million (INR 79 crore)

One of the most delightful players to watch, Kane Williamson is arguably the most loved cricketer around the globe. The New Zealand skipper is known for his humility on the pitch and his great composure in the toughest of situations. Williamson’s record in Test cricket speaks volumes of his abilities as he has amassed over 7000 runs at an astonishing average of 52.62 with 24 centuries to his name.

New Zealand had big boots to fill when the mercurial Brendon McCullum retired from international cricket in 2016. Williamson, who was the polar opposite of the former Kiwi skipper, was appointed as the captain of the side and under his leadership, New Zealand reached the 2019 ICC World Cup Final, which they lost in the most incredible of circumstances. 

Williamson’s net worth has increased substantially since taking over the leadership role of the national side and is currently estimated at $10 million (around 79 crores INR), according to a report by WeKnowCricket.

England

Jos Buttler (ODI & T20I) – $10 million (INR 79 Crore)

Do not let the calm and polite personality of Jos Buttler fool you because the Englishman is one of the most dangerous players in white-ball cricket. The aggressive batter possesses the ability to clear the boundaries at will with ridiculous ease. The wicketkeeper-batter has the third-highest strike rate in ODIs at 121.28.

Buttler has been appointed as the limited-overs captain of the England side after the retirement of inspirational Eoin Morgan. The explosive middle-order batter faces a tough assignment against an impressive Indian outfit who will be playing an ODI and T20I series in England in July.

The newly appointed English captain is in the form of his life and his new worth is estimated to be around $10 million by a report in CAknowledge.

Ben Stokes (Test) – $10 Million (INR 79 Crore)

Ben Stokes belongs to a rare breed of cricketers who can change the course of the match single-handedly, either with the ball or the bat. The all-rounder has a knack for rising to the big occasion, and his heroics, first at Headingly against Australia and then against New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup Final, are a testament to that.

Stokes took a break from the game after the triumph in 2019 due to personal reasons. But after making a comeback to the national team, he was appointed the captain for the red ball side after Joe Root stepped down from the position.

The impactful southpaw is one of the most sought-after players in world cricket and his net value is estimated to be $10 Million, according to CAknowledge.

Pakistan

Babar Azam – $5 million (INR 39 Crore)

Babar Azam’s rise to the top in international cricket has been remarkable. The elegant Pakistan batter is one of the most complete batters in the game and is prolific in all formats of the game. The current number one batter in ODI and T20 in ICC rankings is Pakistan’s most reliable batter.

Babar has taken the Pakistani side to new heights under his captaincy and has structured a formidable side in all formats of the game. The Pakistani players seem more confident under his reign and are progressing rapidly compared to previous captains in recent years.

The influential batter is the richest and most renowned cricketer in Pakistan and his net worth comes up to $5 million (approximately Rs. 39 Crore INR) as published by The Sports Lite.

Sri Lanka

Dasun Shanaka (ODI & T20I) – $1.5 Million (INR 11 crore)

Dasun Shanaka was touted as a potential heir to veteran Angelo Mathews for Sri Lanka in all formats. But the all-rounder’s lack of technical ability reduced him to a bit-part player in the limited-overs for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan cricket has struggled to find a dependable captain since the days of Mahela Jayawardene. It looks like they have finally found their man in the all-rounder, who has elevated his game to the next level since taking over as the captain in white-ball cricket. Sri Lanka scripted a historic ODI series victory against Australia in June this year, under Shanaka’s guidance.

The hard-hitting batter is one of the most famous cricketers in the country due to his heroics off-late, and his net worth is approximately $1.5 Million, according to reports by Networthy.

Dimuth Karunaratne (Test) – $1.5 Million (INR 11 crore)

Dimuth Karunaratne is considered one of the best opening batters in the longest format of the game due to his patience and composure at the crease. The southpaw has been Sri Lanka’s best batter along with veteran Angelo Mathews.

Karunaratne was named the captain of the Sri Lankan side in 2019 but was relieved from his duties in white-ball cricket due to the team’s poor performance under his leadership. But he managed to keep hold of the captaincy in Tests and has impressed with his abilities in red-ball cricket. The opening batter’s net worth is estimated at around $1.5 Million as per BIO GOSSIPY.

West Indies

Nicholas Pooran (ODI & T20I) – $1 million (INR 7.9 Crore)

Nicholas Pooran is one of those batters who can win his side a match with his belligerent batting. The wicketkeeper-batter has made a name for being a destructive finisher in franchise cricket and has shown glimpses of his talent with the national team.

After a successful IPL 2022, the southpaw was handed the captaincy role for the limited-overs national team. West Indies whitewashed Netherlands in a three-match ODI series in the southpaw’s captaincy debut. The flamboyant Trinidadian’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million (approximately Rs. 7.9 crores) in 2022, according to The Sports Lite.

Kraigg Brathwaite (Test) – $3 million (INR 23 Crore)

Kraigg Brathwaite is one of the stalwarts of the West Indies Test team. After making his debut in 2011, the Barbados man has had several impressive outings in Tests for the Caribbean team.

The right-hand batter is known for his patience and class with the bat in hand and has amassed nearly 5000 runs in red-ball cricket with ten centuries to his name. He was named the captain of the side after Jason Holder relinquished the role of captain. Brathwaite’s net worth is reported to be around $3 million according to KhelTalk.

Bangladesh

Mahmudullah (T20I) – $1.5 million (INR 11.8 Crore)

Mahmudullah is a lower-middle order batter by trade who can sneak in some handy overs of off-spin now and then. The batting all-rounder retired from red-ball cricket in 2021 to focus on limited-overs formats. He was named the Bangladesh captain for the T20I squad in 2021 ahead of the T20 World Cup that year. His net worth is estimated at around $1.5 million, as reported by SurpriseSports.

Tamim Iqbal (ODI) – $3 – $5 Million

Tamim Iqbal is arguably Bangladesh’s most prolific batter of all time. The southpaw has accumulated over 14000 runs for the national side across all three formats and continues to be their most dependable batter in tough situations. The opener was appointed the captain of the ODI team in 2020 after Mashrafe Mortaza stepped down from his role as captain. Tamim’s net worth is approx $3 – $5 Million.

Shakib Al Hasan (Test) – $40 Million (INR 317 Crore)

Shakib Al Hasan is the greatest player to represent Bangladesh at the international level. The veteran cricketer is considered one of the best all-rounders of the modern era and is currently ranked no.1 in the ODI rankings for all-rounders. The 35-year-old currently holds the record for most wickets in T20I, with 121 scalps to his name. Shakib was handed the Test captaincy after Mominul Haque vacated the position, sighting a dip in personal form after the Test series against Sri Lanka in 2022.

The southpaw is one of the richest cricketers in the country thanks to his association with multiple franchises across the globe. His net worth is estimated at around (Approximately) $40 Million in 2022, according to Net Worth Idea.

Afghanistan

Mohammad Nabi (T20I) – $40 Million (INR 317 Crore)

Mohammad Nabi is Afghanistan’s most influential cricketer of all time. The veteran all-rounder has a gigantic presence for the national team. Since making his debut in 2009 for the national team, the explosive batter has amassed over 4000 runs in white-ball cricket along with 200+ wickets to his name.

Nabi was handed the captaincy of the T20I side in 2021 ahead of the T20 World Cup and remains in the role to date. The all-rounder had previously led the ODI team during the 2015 WC but later relinquished the role after a poor run of results. Nabi has a net worth of $40 Million, with most of his income coming from various domestic leagues, according to a report in SurpriseSports.

Hashmatullah Shahidi (Test&ODI) – $2 million (INR 15.8 Crore)

The Afghanistan team has gone through quite a lot of changes in the last couple of years, and one of those changes saw top-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi taking the captaincy responsibilities for the Test and ODI sides.

Shahidi caught the eye of the cricketing world after scoring a sensational double century against Zimbabwe in 2021, the only Afghanistani player to do so. The 27-year-old is part of a new crop of Afghanistani players who are working diligently to take the national side to another level. Shahidi has an estimated total Net worth of $2 million, as reported by Primes World.