10 Cricketers who own private jets

Some of the cricketers have never spoken about owning a private jet.

10 Cricketers who own private jets

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma, Hardik Pandya (Images via Twiter)

There is no denying the fact that cricketers earn a lot. They earn not just from the salaries they get from their respective boards, but the T20 league matches, and brand sponsorship/endorsement help immensely in their accumulation of huge fortune.

Most of the cricketers lead a lavish lifestyle and own luxurious items like housing properties and cars. But do these rich cricketers also own private jets?

But before reading, it’s important to tell that this information is collected from other reports published on other sites, so can’t claim whether they are true or not. Some of the cricketers have never spoken about owning a private jet also. Nevertheless, here is what could be found through a lot of scrolling and searching, though, again, it’s tough to claim if the information available is true or not.

10 Cricketers who own private jets

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

Called by many Indians the “God of Cricket“, Sachin Tendulkar‘s batting records are dreams for other batters.

10 Cricketers who own private jets
Sachin Tendulkar (Image via Twitter)

He has scored the most ODI and Test runs and he has 100 centuries in international cricket to his name. As per some reports, his private jet cost him $12.7 million.

  1. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli reportedly has a net worth of $127 million (approx.) and is one of the richest athletes in the world. He has 260-plus followers on Instagram as well.

10 Cricketers who own private jets
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma (Image via Twitter)

There were reports that Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma traveled by his private jet when the Indian team visited Australia and New Zealand. That private jet was about $6.1 million.

  1. Kevin Pietersen

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen is one of those who doesn’t shy away from giving opinions. In an interview session with The Guardian in 2015, when he was asked about private jets, he said: “I think that is every boy’s dream.”

10 Cricketers who own private jets
Kevin Pietersen (Image via Twitter)

He also said that if he wasn’t a cricketer, he would have been a pilot. Also according to Mirror, Pietersen flew back to UK in a swish private jet from Dubai. Some reports claim that Pietersen now owns a private jet worth $31 million.

  1. MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is India’s most successful captain. He has led the side to three ICC trophies (T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, and the Champions Trophy).

10 Cricketers who own private jets
MS Dhoni (Image via Twitter)

Apart from leading India, he also captains Chennai Super Kings, which added a lot to his net worth, making him one of the richest athletes in India. He likes bikes, adventures, the Indian army, and the sky. He reportedly owns a private jet that costs $12.3 million.

  1. Shane Warne

Shane Warne was known for his exploits with the ball on the field. And off the field, there were controversies. He led a lavish lifestyle and was known for his being a party lover. The Spin Wizard died in 2022 due to a cardiac arrest while vacationing in Thailand.

10 Cricketers who own private jets
Plane that took Shane Warne’s body from Thailand (Image via Twitter)

He reportedly owned a private jet worth $20 million. Though some reports say he had a private jet that took his body from Thailand to Australia, in truth, that was a private jet of his billionaire friend.

  1. Brendon McCullum

The former Brendon McCullum was known for his incredible hitting abilities. He now coaches England’s men’s national team.

10 Cricketers who own private jets
New Zealand players during Covid-19 (Image via Twitter)

Since joining the side, Ben Stokes and Co. are achieving incredible results in Test cricket. He is also one of the richest cricketers in New Zealand and reportedly bought a jet worth $17 million.

  1. Jacques Kallis

Jacques Kallis played 166 Test matches, 328 ODIs, and 25 T20Is from 1995 to 2014. He made his IPL debut in 2008 and played continuously till 2014.

10 Cricketers who own private jets
Jacques Kallis (Image via Twitter)

The former South African cricketer is considered one of the best all-rounders in the world. He is also one of the richest cricketers in South Africa. Some reports claim, Kallis paid $13 million to buy a private jet.

  1. Kapil Dev

After making his debut in an ODI in 1978, Kapil Dev ended up featuring in 225 matches in the fifty-over format. The former all-rounder donned the Test cap in 131 matches, before taking his retirement in 1994.

10 Cricketers who own private jets
Kapil Dev (Image via Twitter)

He was one of the most destructive all-rounders during his playing days. Dev also led the Men in Blue to their first World Cup win in 1983. Some reports say he is the first Indian athlete to own a private jet.

  1. Hardik Pandya

This swashbuckling all-rounder’s performances for the Mumbai Indians eventually earned him a national call-up. Though Hardik Pandya doesn’t play Test cricket, he is now a regular member of the white-ball squads.

10 Cricketers who own private jets
Hardik Pandya and his son (Image via Twitter)

Hardik Pandya‘s buying of a private jet was reportedly announced on Instagram in August 2022. The price of his jet must be between Rs 15-30 crore.

  1. Adam Gilchrist

Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist is a three-time World Cup champion, winning in 1999, 2003, and 2007. Since making his debut in 1996, Gilchrist featured in all formats of the game, including the IPL (from 2008 to 2013).

10 Cricketers who own private jets
Adam Gilchirst (Image via Twitter)

The former Australia cricketer was one of the most destructive batsmen during his playing days. He reportedly has a 12 million dollars private jet which he uses for vacations with his family.

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