Top 7 Cricketers Who Went From Riches to Rags

Cricket’s glamorous world has made many players wealthy, but some have fallen on hard times after retirement. Here are seven cricketers who experienced dramatic financial downfalls:

Anshuman Gaekwad

The 1983 World Cup winner and former India coach battled blood cancer with limited funds. Despite his contributions, Gaekwad needed BCCI’s financial help for treatment, exposing cricket’s lack of post-career security.

Vinod Kambli

Once compared to Tendulkar, Kambli’s career nosedived due to inconsistency. Now dependent on BCCI’s ₹30,000 monthly pension, his health struggles highlight how quickly fortunes can change.

Adam Hollioake

England’s ex-ODI captain lost everything in the 2008 financial crisis. After bankruptcy, he reinvented himself as an MMA fighter – a stark contrast to his cricket stardom.

Matthew Sinclair

The Kiwi who scored a debut Test double century ended up selling real estate. Without proper career planning, his post-cricket life became a struggle.

Arshad Khan

Pakistan’s former spinner, who took 4/33 against India, now drives an Uber in Sydney. His story reflects how many retired cricketers struggle without proper financial planning.

Chris Cairns

New Zealand’s legendary all-rounder faced financial ruin after costly legal battles against match-fixing claims. He was reportedly seen cleaning bus shelters at his lowest point.

Janardan Navle

India’s first Test wicketkeeper died in poverty, possibly begging on highways. His tragic end shows how early cricketers received little financial reward for their service.