Captains leading their teams into the Asia Cup 2025 come from diverse cricketing backgrounds, and their net worths vary. Some captains enjoy immense wealth thanks to lucrative contracts from international boards, participation in high-paying franchise leagues, and endorsements with brands. Their consistent performances and star power allow them to get hefty salaries and sponsorships, making them among the most financially successful figures in the sport.
On the other hand, a few captains hail from
cricketing nations where the sport is still developing financially. While they may not have the same multi-million-dollar figures, their earnings remain respectable through central contracts, regional tournaments, and selective brand endorsement.
Net Worth of all captains in the Asia Cup 2025
Afghanistan — Rashid Khan
Afghanistan’s star spinner Rashid Khan's net worth as of 2025 is estimated to be around USD 4 million (INR 30 crore). From the Afghanistan Cricket Board alone, Rashid earns an annual salary of INR 72.82 lakh, making him the highest-paid Afghan cricketer. His biggest earnings come from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Since his debut, Rashid has earned over INR 85 crore, and recently, ahead of IPL 2025, the Gujarat Titans retained him for INR 18 crore.
Notably, he owns a clothing brand, RK19, donating 5 per cent of its profits to the Rashid Khan Foundation, which supports underprivileged children in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the cricketer lives in a luxurious house in Jalalabad and also owns a home in Dubai. His car collection includes a Land Rover Vogue and a Toyota Fortuner, while he once auctioned his Mitsubishi Outlander to aid bushfire victims.
Sri Lanka — Charith Asalanka
Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka has become one of the country’s most reliable middle-order batters. As of 2024-25, Asalanka’s net worth is estimated at around USD 3 million, primarily earned through Sri Lanka Cricket contracts, match fees, domestic leagues, and brand endorsements.
A major boost to his earnings came from the Lanka Premier League (LPL), where the Jaffna Kings signed him for USD 80,000 in the 2023 auction, making him one of the most expensive players of the season. The southpaw reportedly owns a stylish house in Colombo and drives a luxury car. In addition, he endorses several brands.
Bangladesh — Litton Das
Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper-batter, who became the skipper in 2025, has seen financial growth over the years. As of 2025, his net worth is estimated to be around USD 3 million. A centrally contracted player with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Litton earns about USD 50,000 annually from his contract, alongside match fees of USD 2,500 per Test, USD 1,500 per ODI, and USD 1,000 per T20I.
In franchise cricket, he bagged INR 50 lakh from Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023 and earned USD 80,000 from Dhaka Capitals in the 2025 BPL season. Over the years, his consistent performances have made him one of Bangladesh’s highest-paid cricketers. He owns a modern home in Dhaka and has invested in a few luxury cars.
UAE — Muhammad Waseem
Muhammad Waseem began his cricketing dreams from Mian Channu in Pakistan and went on to lead the UAE cricket team. As of 2025, his net worth stands at approximately USD 2 million (INR 16 crore), thanks to his international match fees, central contracts, and lucrative franchise deals.
Waseem reportedly earns between USD 24,000 and USD 60,000 annually through his UAE central contract, while his franchise league salaries bring in an additional USD 60,000 to USD 120,000 every year. His stint with the Chattogram Challengers in the Bangladesh Premier League adds another USD 40,000 to his income. He owns a luxurious car and resides in a lavish home in the UAE with his wife and their son.
Oman — Jatinder Singh
Jatinder Singh’s career with Oman has also guided his financial strength. The Ludhiana-born and later settled in Muscat, and his net worth is in the range of USD 80,000 to USD 120,000 through cricket contracts and match fees, from the Oman Cricket Board. Alongside match contracts, he has income sources through local brand partnerships and endorsements, including tie-ups with cricket gear companies like Valiant Bat. Residing in Muscat with his family, he owns a well-furnished house.
Hong Kong — Yasim Murtaza
Hong Kong skipper Yasim Murtaza has recently seen his earnings grow over the years. His estimated net worth is around USD 1–1.5 million, courtesy of his match fees from international cricket, local franchise tournaments, and domestic leagues in Hong Kong.
Unlike players in richer boards like India or Australia, Murtaza doesn’t earn blockbuster salaries, but his performances in tournaments have strengthened his finances. However, he owns a family house in Hong Kong, where he lives with his wife and two sons.
Pakistan — Salman Ali Agha
Pakistan's current skipper, Salman Ali Agha, has a net worth as of 2025 estimated at around USD 5 million (₹40 crore). This figure comes largely from his cricketing career, both at the international and franchise levels. Agha earns through his PCB central contract, which places him in Category C, giving him a monthly income of about INR 6.3 lakh, along with match fees, USD 4,500 per Test, USD 2,300 per ODI, and USD 1,500 per T20I.
His performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with Islamabad United further strengthen his income, where he reportedly gets USD 20,000 to 25,000 per season. Meanwhile, he leads a comfortable lifestyle and owns a house in Lahore and a few luxury cars. The right-handed batter has also collaborated with many brands.
India — Suryakumar Yadav
India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has a net worth of around INR 55 to 65 crore. A significant portion comes from his IPL career, where the Mumbai Indians retained him for a whopping INR 16.35 crore in 2025, alongside his BCCI Grade B contract worth INR 3 crore annually. Notably, his earnings skyrocket each season.
With nearly 19 million Instagram followers, Suryakumar commands big endorsement deals from Reebok, Lenskart, Dream11, JioCinema, Moha, Crossbeats, and UrbanGabru, getting hefty sums per collaboration. He recently bought two luxury apartments in Deonar, Mumbai, worth INR 21 crore, spread across 4,200 sq. ft. His car collection features a Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover Velar, Audi A6, Nissan Juke, and BMW 5 Series.