Forbes Celebrity 100 India: Sportsperson in the top 100

#41 Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma

Earnings : 5.66

Money Rank : 81

Fame Rank : 28

Not much can be said for the Delhi born pacer. If a positive was there for Ishant, it was that he reached hundred wickets faster than Wasim Akram, Dale Steyn and Anil Kumble. His inclusion to the Indian team has mostly been due to his experience and pace. He makes his debut in to the Forbes list this year.

#40 Cheteshwar Pujara

Chesteshwar Pujara

Earnings : 6.57

Money Rank : 76

Fame Rank : 27

With an average of 82 this year, Pujara has finally put himself on the International scene. His performances have earned him the ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year award. He makes his debut in the Forbes list this year.

#39 Shikar Dhawan

Shikar Dhawan

Earnings : 6.34 Crores

Money Rank : 78

Fame Rank : 26

Leading India’s rise to No.1 in ODI ranking with his bat, Dhawan has been in scintillating form averaging 54 in the ODI. A debut century against Australia in the test series showed his quality in the longer version of the game while he also won Player of the Tournament at ICC Champions trophy. He makes his debut in the Forbes list this year.

#36 Saina Nehwal

Saina Nehwal

Earnings : 9.92 Crores

Money Rank : 64

Fame Rank : 30

Injuries took their toll on the shuttler as she couldnt reach the highs she reached the previous year. A win in the IBL tournament with Hyderabad Hotshots was the best she could muster. Her rankings fell from second last year to sixth in the World. She was ranked 29 in the list last year.

#30 Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid

Earnings : 7.66 Crores

Money Rank : 70

Fame Rank : 18

“The Wall” led from the front for Rajasthan Royals in the final year of his career. He was conferred the Padma Bhushan this year. He was ranked 18 in the list last year.