While cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni have achieved immense fame and fortune, none hold the title of being the richest cricketer in the world. That distinction belongs to Aryaman Birla, the son of industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, whose net worth is estimated at a staggering INR 70,000 crore.
Born into one of India’s most prominent business families, Aryaman carved a unique path by pursuing a brief but passionate cricketing career before transitioning to the corporate world. Despite his privileged background, Aryaman’s love for cricket was genuine, and he even represented Madhya Pradesh in the prestigious Ranji Trophy.
Born in July 1997 in Mumbai, Aryaman later moved to Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, home to the cement division of the Aditya Birla Group, to nurture his cricketing aspirations. He made his senior debut in the Ranji Trophy in November 2017, opening for Madhya Pradesh against Odisha. Aryaman partnered with Rajat Patidar for a 72-run stand, but his personal scores of 16 and 6 fell short of expectations.
In 2018, Aryaman’s talent earned him a place in the Rajasthan Royals squad during the IPL auction. That same year, the BCCI honored him as Madhya Pradesh’s leading run-scorer in the CK Nayudu Trophy, where he amassed 795 runs in six matches at an impressive average of 79.50, including four centuries. Despite this success, Aryaman never made it to the playing XI for Rajasthan Royals and was released by the franchise in 2019.
In December 2019, Aryaman announced an indefinite sabbatical from cricket, citing struggles with severe anxiety. The decision marked the end of his brief but impactful stint in cricket.
Since stepping away from the sport, Aryaman has dedicated himself to his family business, the Aditya Birla Group. Though his cricketing journey was short-lived, Aryaman’s story is one of resilience, self-awareness, and ambition. Today, he stands as the world’s richest cricketer, redefining success by seamlessly transitioning from the cricket field to the boardroom.
