World's Richest Cricketers Retried At 22, Made ₹70,000 Crore & Never Played IPL 

Dec 04, 2024 Komal Das

Aryaman Birla, the son of billionaire industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, holds the title of the richest cricketer in the world, surpassing icons like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli

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Unlike the legendary trio, whose massive fortunes stem from their on-field brilliance and off-field endorsements, Aryaman’s wealth primarily comes from his role in the family business, the Aditya Birla Group, with an estimated net worth of ₹70,000 crore

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Aryaman initially pursued a career in cricket, making his debut for Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy in 2017

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A year later, he showcased his talent with a gritty unbeaten century at the iconic Eden Gardens, earning respect for his skills rather than his famous surname

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His efforts also secured him an IPL contract with Rajasthan Royals in 2018. However, injuries and mental health challenges led him to take an indefinite sabbatical in 2019, effectively ending his cricket career

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In 2023, he was inducted as a director at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited and holds key positions on the boards of Grasim Industries and Aditya Birla Management Corporation

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While Tendulkar, Dhoni, and Kohli have net worth of $170 million, $111 million, and $92 million respectively, Aryaman’s fortune less of the distinction between sporting achievement and more about inherited wealth

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