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Quick answer: Stuart Broad is most often named the richest English cricketer in 2026, with published estimates of about £50–54 million (around US$63–67 million). Andrew Flintoff (about £16–20 million) is next, followed by Ben Stokes (about £10–30 million), who retired from international cricket in June 2026. The richest players still in the England set-up are white-ball star Jos Buttler and Test captain Joe Root.
These are third-party estimates and they vary widely. Broad’s figure in particular is far above any other English player’s and has never been explained. IPL contracts, which are public, are listed separately below.
Top 10 Richest English Cricketers in 2026
| # | Cricketer | Status in 2026 | Net worth (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stuart Broad | Retired (2023); Sky Sports commentator | £50–54 million |
| 2 | Andrew Flintoff | Retired; TV presenter and coach | £16–20 million |
| 3 | Ben Stokes | Retired from international cricket (June 2026) | £10–30 million |
| 4 | James Anderson | Retired from Tests (2024); released by Lancashire (October 2026) | £10–16 million |
| 5 | Jos Buttler | White-ball batter; Gujarat Titans | £9–14 million |
| 6 | Kevin Pietersen | Retired; broadcaster | £12–15 million |
| 7 | Graeme Swann | Retired; broadcaster | about £12.5 million |
| 8 | Joe Root | England Test captain (reappointed 2026) | £8–12 million |
| 9 | Eoin Morgan | Retired; broadcaster | £7–9 million |
| 10 | Sir Alastair Cook | Retired; broadcaster | about £5 million |
Ranges combine several 2026 published estimates. Stokes’ range is wide because estimates disagree: some put him near £10 million, others above £30 million.
England’s Biggest IPL Contracts
| Player | Team and season | IPL contract |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | Punjab Kings, 2023 | ₹18.5 crore, then the most expensive IPL buy ever |
| Ben Stokes | Chennai Super Kings, 2023 | ₹16.25 crore (and ₹14.5 crore from Rising Pune Supergiant in 2017) |
| Jos Buttler | Gujarat Titans, 2025– | ₹15.75 crore a season |
| Jofra Archer | Rajasthan Royals, 2025– | ₹12.5 crore a season |
| Phil Salt | Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 2025– | ₹11.5 crore a season |
| Liam Livingstone | Punjab Kings, 2022 | ₹11.5 crore |
| Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff | RCB and CSK, 2009 | US$1.55 million each, joint record at the time |
For IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans retained Buttler, Rajasthan Royals kept Archer and traded in Sam Curran, and RCB retained Salt and Jacob Bethell. Harry Brook withdrew from the IPL for a second straight year. IPL 2027 retentions are due by 15 November 2026; see our IPL 2027 hub.
Richest English Cricketers: Profiles
1. Stuart Broad – about £50–54 million
Broad retired in 2023 with 604 Test wickets, second only to James Anderson among fast bowlers. He is now a Sky Sports commentator and newspaper columnist. Several 2026 rankings put his wealth at about £50 million, far higher than any other English cricketer, but none explain the figure, so treat it with caution. Read our Stuart Broad facts.
2. Andrew Flintoff – about £16–20 million
The hero of the 2005 Ashes became one of England’s most marketable sportsmen. After retiring he built a television career, including Top Gear and Field of Dreams, and has coached in The Hundred and with England’s white-ball team.
3. Ben Stokes – about £10–30 million
Stokes captained England’s Test team from 2022 and retired from international cricket in June 2026. He has two of the biggest IPL contracts ever signed by an England player (₹14.5 crore in 2017 and ₹16.25 crore in 2023) and major endorsement deals. He was the hero of England’s 2019 World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup final wins.
4. James Anderson – about £10–16 million
Sir James Anderson retired from Test cricket in July 2024 with 704 wickets, the most by any fast bowler in history, and was knighted in 2025. In October 2026 Lancashire chose not to renew his contract for 2027, ending a 25-year association with the club.
5. Jos Buttler – about £9–14 million
England’s 2022 T20 World Cup-winning captain is one of the most sought-after white-ball batters in the world. He earns ₹15.75 crore a season from Gujarat Titans on top of his ECB contract and franchise deals around the world.
6. Kevin Pietersen – about £12–15 million
Pietersen was one of the first England stars to cash in on the IPL, signing for US$1.55 million in 2009. He now works as a broadcaster and has business interests in South Africa and the UK.
7. Graeme Swann – about £12.5 million
The off-spinner who helped England reach No. 1 in Tests earns from commentary and television appearances.
8. Joe Root – about £8–12 million
Root is England’s leading Test run-scorer and second only to Sachin Tendulkar on the all-time list. He was reappointed Test captain in July 2026 after Stokes retired, and is on a multi-year ECB central contract. See the most international runs for England.
9. Eoin Morgan – about £7–9 million
The captain who led England to the 2019 World Cup now works as a commentator and investor.
10. Sir Alastair Cook – about £5 million
England’s former Test captain and long-time leading run-scorer rarely played franchise cricket. He now commentates for the BBC.
How England Cricketers Make Their Money
- ECB central contracts: multi-year deals introduced in 2023, with the top players reportedly earning up to about £800,000 a year before match fees. See England cricket player salaries.
- The IPL and other leagues: the biggest single pay cheques, as the table above shows, plus The Hundred, where top salaries reach about £200,000.
- Broadcasting: the main income for retired stars such as Broad, Pietersen, Swann, Morgan and Cook.
- Endorsements and media: brand deals, books, podcasts and TV shows.
England’s coaches are both New Zealanders: Brendon McCullum (white-ball) and Stephen Fleming (Tests, from 2026). See where McCullum ranks among the richest New Zealand cricketers.
Richest English Cricketers FAQ
Who is the richest cricketer in England?
Stuart Broad is most often named the richest English cricketer, with published estimates of about £50–54 million, although the figure is unexplained and far higher than any other English player’s. Andrew Flintoff is next at about £16–20 million.
Who is the richest active England cricketer?
Jos Buttler (about £9–14 million) and Test captain Joe Root (about £8–12 million) are the richest players still in the England set-up. Ben Stokes, estimated at £10–30 million, retired from international cricket in June 2026.
What is Ben Stokes’ net worth?
Ben Stokes’ net worth is estimated at between about £10 million and £30 million in 2026, from ECB central contracts, IPL deals worth ₹14.5 crore (2017) and ₹16.25 crore (2023), and endorsements.
Which England player has the biggest IPL contract?
Sam Curran, bought by Punjab Kings for ₹18.5 crore in 2023, then a record for any IPL player. Ben Stokes (₹16.25 crore, CSK 2023) and Jos Buttler (₹15.75 crore a season, Gujarat Titans) are next.
How much do England cricketers earn from central contracts?
Top England players on multi-year ECB central contracts reportedly earn up to about £800,000 a year, plus match fees of about £12,500–14,500 per Test, £5,000 per ODI and £3,500 per T20I.
Last updated: 27 October 2026. Net worth figures are estimates; IPL figures are public contract values.
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