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Top 10 Most Handsome Athletes 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Most Handsome Athletes 2015

One of the greatest sources of entertainment is sports, and all over the world, there are huge sports fanatics with their allegiance lying with different teams and their players. Based on performance and contribution to the victory of the team these players play for, their fan base is increased. But, that is not the only reason why athletes are so popular. Athletes are at par with Hollywood stars, and they become all the more popular when megabrands hire them for endorsement deals. The players receive huge salaries from their teams as well as the companies, and are always under public speculations for their exact worth. While talent and wealth make the top athletes hugely sought after, there is another thing that works in their favour: appearance. Earlier, only the women athletes were judged on the basis of their looks, but, now, the appearance of the male sports stars are also very important, so much so that even the newest members of the industry who have not been able to make a mark yet with their skills, are becoming hot favourites. Let us take a look at the Top 10 Most Handsome Athletes 2015.

Top 10 Most Handsome Athletes 2015

1. Bobby Brown

Born in 1991, 23 year old Bobby Brown is originally from Armenia, but as a freestyle skier, he represents the United States of America. He specializes in slopestyle and big air competitions. During a training session in California, he became the first skier who performed multiple variations of triple cork or triple flip. He is also the first skier who has landed a Switch Double Misty 1440, along with a Triple Cork 1440. The first-ever perfect score of 100 at the Big Air event was scored by him at Winter X Gaming XIV, and at the same, he also won the Slopestyle event. At the Olympics, 2014, his cute smile set the temperature soaring. Red Bull, Skullcandy, Smith Optics, Under Armour, Salomon, Dakine and Breckenridge resort are his sponsors.

2. Olivier Giroud

28 year old Olivier Giroud, born in 1986, plays as a striker in the national football team of France, and is also a part of Arsenal in the English Premier League. As a professional footballer, he is has a unique gameplay, boosted by a physical approach, link up play, shot power and strength, along with exceptional heading capability. On top of that, he is well-known for his runs to the front post, to outwit the defenders. He has been capped more than 30 times during his professional career as a part of France which began in 2011. He was part of the team that made it to the quarter-finals in the FIFA World Cup of 2014, where he was quite a treat to the eyes, not just for his style of playing, but also for his handsome size. He recently extended his sponsorship deal with Puma.

3. Nathan Bartholomay

25 year old Nathan Bartholomay was born in 1989, and is a pair skater who represents the United States of America. With his former skating partner Felicia Zhang, he has succeeded in obtaining a silver in 2014 and before that, a bronze in 2013, at the Nationals. With his partner Zhang, Bartholomay made his way to some of the top notch tournaments. However, despite the display of exceptional talent, they had to say off the podium. They participated in the Winter Olympics, 2014, where they were invited to replace the duo Denney/Coughlin who were injured, and finished 12^th, after which, in July, 2014, the duo officially declared the end of their successful partnership. Nathan is not only graceful on the wheels, but is also easy on the eyes because of his Disney prince stance.

4. Eric Decker

Born in 1987, 27 year old Eric Decker is an American football player who serves as the wide receiver in the National Football League for the New York Jets. He began his career as a college football player, and also dabbled in baseball. He played for the University of Minnesota, after which he started his professional career as an American footballer in the NFL of 2010. Decker has recently teamed up with Muscle Pharm for an endorsement deal, and is also promoting a sponsorship with Ruffles. Decker has his own television show which is called E! Known among his fellow players as a charismatic yet humble person, Decker is definitely one of the hottest players of football, what with his perfect jawline and all. Plus, being a new dad to a baby girl increases his hotness quotient.

5. J. J. Redick

Born in 1984, 30 year old J. J. Redick is a professional basketball player who is currently associated with the NBA and plays for the Los Angeles Clippers. He began playing basketball as a college basketball player for the Duke University. There he set several records. From there, his career as a professional in this sport began with the Orlando Magic back in 2006, after which he gave some really remarkable performances. He is the record holder for the most ACC points and the most career ACC tournaments points. However, in 2009, his record of ACC career points was broken by Tyoer Hansbrough. Apart from his great skills which makes him a potential big-shot in basketball, he is quite a looker.He is currently the face of ShotLoc Basketball Training Kit.

6. Fabio Fognini

27 year old Fabio Fognini was born in 1987, and is a professional tennis player. He is currently at the Italian No. 1 position. As for his world ranking in singles, his career high position is World No. 13, which he achieved in 2014. His favourite surface is red clay, and he has won many a successful match on this surface, which includes 3 ATP singles, in Viña del Mar, Hamburg and Stuttgart, as well as the highest levels of some of the most prestigious tournaments in tennis, such as the French Open. Fognini is noted for his counterpunching style with the use of clean ground strokes. His playing equipment are manufactured by Babolat, while he endorses the apparel and shoe lines by Adidas. He is also quite soothing to look at, with his tousled hair and stubble.

7. Ignazio Abate

28 year old Ignazio Abate was born in 1986, and is a professional player of soccer, from Italy. He serves as a fullback for Milan in Serie A. He is considered as one of the fastest players in majority of the prestigious leagues when it comes to soccer, and is widely known for his quick sprint down the right wing. Abate began his soccer career as an amateur player, and then graduated to join the youth system of Milan back in 1999. Having played at the different levels of youth international football, he succeeded to move to the U-21 team of Italy, and played for it until he joined the senior national team of his country. In about two years of his debut, he made his first international goal against Germany in 2013. In addition to being a good player, he is quite easy on the eyes, too.

8. Michael Frolik

Born in 1988, 26 year old Michael Frolik from Czech Republic is a professional ice hockey player. He is currently representing Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League. Before he traded to Winnipeg Jets, he had helped his previous team, Chicago Blackhawks, to reach victory in the Stanley Cup in 2013. He began his career at the NHL back in 2006. He considers Jaromír Jágr of Klando his role model, and has quite often been compared to him. Frolik is even referred to as The Baby Jágr. The resemblance in their playing styles is obvious, and they are also quite starkly similar in appearances. Apart from being known for his handsome appearance, Frolik is also reputed as the first ever player in the history of NHL to score more than one career penalty shot goal in post-season.

9. Rafael Nadal

28 year old Rafael Nadal was born in 1986, and is a Spanish professional tennis player. He is currently positioned as the World No. 3. Nadal is considered as one of the greatest legends on clay court in the history of lawn tennis. He is, in fact, referred to as The King of Clay. But, he has also evolved as an all-court player, thereby having emerged as one of the finest all-rounders in tennis. He has clinched a large number of the most prestigious titles and awards, some of which are the 14 Grand Slam singles titles, 2008 Olympic gold medal, 27 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and 15 ATP World Tour 500 wins, having set a record in the latter two. Apart from being a legendary tennis player, he is one of the world’s most handsome athletes. He endorses top brands, including Nike.

10. Cristiano Ronaldo

Born in 1985, 29 year old Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player from Portugal. He is the captain of the national football team of his country, and he also serves as the forward in the Spanish club Real Madrid. He proved himself to be one of the most expensive players in the world of soccer, when his transfer to Real Madrid from Manchester United 2009 cost £80 million. He debuted in the Portuguese football team in 2003, and since then, he has received caps more than a hundred times. As a Portuguese player, he became the first to ever score 50 goals at an international level of soccer. He is an exceptional contemporary soccer player, but is also extremely popular for his appearance and style. He is in endorsement deals with several major brands, including Nike.

Beauty is defined by different people in different ways. Besides, the world of sports is filled with some of the most stylish, handsome and well-built men. What our team has assembled is not an exhaustive list, and frankly, no such list can exist on the subject. Athletes like short track racer Michael Gilday, soccer player Lionel Messi, tennis player Novak Djokovic, etc. all deserve a place in the list of the most handsome athletes.

Top 10 Richest Soccer Players 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Richest Soccer Players 2015

Association football, commonly as soccer, is the most widely played sport in the world. FIFA World Cup, the biggest event of the soccer world, is counted among the most watched sporting events of the planet. UEFA Championship, Spanish Liga BBVA, English Premier League, German Bundesliga and Italian Serie A are also the events that are recorded among the most viewed and top rated sports event of modern times. For their lucrative endorsement income and huge salary, football players are among the highest paid athletes in the planet. Many reputed clubs such as Spanish Liga BBVA clubs or English Premier League clubs are famous for their players being traded with huge amounts of money, as a footballer also gets a fair amount of shares in the transfer. Each year, Forbes prepares a list of highest paid soccer players. Goal.com, the most renowned football website, also announces a rich list each year besides Forbes. So here is our list of Top 10 Richest Soccer Players 2015.

Top 10 Richest Soccer Players 2015

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese national football team forward Cristiano Ronaldo also plays for the Spanish Liga BBVA club Real Madrid FC. He has a total net worth of €148 million which is equivalent to £122 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €17 million equivalent to £14.3 million yearly salary with Real Madrid in September 2013 and will stay in the team until 2018. Cristiano Ronaldo also signed an endorsement contract with the Nike worth €6 million (£5 million) per year in 2010. Armani, Castrol Edge, Jacob & Co, Herbalife, Banco Espirito Santo and KFC are his other current endorsements. Cristiano Ronaldo’s property includes Alderley Edge Mansion in Cheshire, England, and an 8600 square feet mansion in Madrid, Spain. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Bentley Continental GTC, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Lamborghini Aventador, Koenigsegg CCX and many more.

2. Lionel Messi

Argentine national football team forward Lionel Messi also plays for the Spanish Liga BBVA Club Barcelona FC. He has a total net worth of €146 million which is equivalent to £120.5 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €20 million equivalent to £15.7 million yearly salary with Barcelona and will stay in the team until 2019. Lionel Messi also signed an endorsement contract with the Adidas worth €2 million (£1.6 million) per year. Turkish Airlines, EA Sports, Samsung’s Galaxy 11, Gatorade and Gillette are the other endorsements his current endorsements. Lionel Messi’s property includes Rosario Mansion in Argentina and the Catalan city mansion in Madrid, Spain. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Dodge Charger SRT8, Audi Q7, Ferrari F430 Spider, Audi R8, 2009 Maserati and many more.

3. Samuel Eto’o

Cameroonian national football team striker Samuel Eto’o also plays for the English Premier League club Everton. He has a total net worth of €85 million which is equivalent to £70 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €20 million equivalent to £16.5 million yearly salary with Anzhi Makhachkala FC in 2011. Samuel Eto’o also signed an endorsement contract with the PUMA worth €5 million (£4 million) per year. Ford and fashion label John Richmond are his other current endorsements. Samuel Eto’os property includes House in Moscow, Russia and Douala Mansion in the capital of Cameroon’s Littoral Region. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Bugatti Veyron, Maybach Xenatec, Aston Martin One-77, Aston Martin V12 Zagato and many more.

4. Wayne Rooney

English national football team forward Wayne Rooney also plays for the English Premier League club Manchester United. He has a total net worth of €84 million which is equivalent to £69 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €365,000 equivalent to £300,000 weekly salary with Manchester United and will stay in the team until 2019. Wayne Rooney also signed an endorsement contract with the Nike worth €4 million (£3.2 million) per year. Samsung and Harper Collins are his other current endorsements. Wayne Rooney‘s property includes Cheshire mansion in Cheshire, England. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Bentley Continental GTC, Range Rover Overfinch, Bentley Continental GTC, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, Aston Martin Vanquish and many more.

5. Ricardo Kaka

Brazilian national football team attacking midfielder Ricardo Kaka also plays for the Major League Soccer franchise Orlando City. He has a total net worth of €82 million which is equivalent to £67.5 million till date. He signed a contract which paid him €6 million equivalent to £4.7 million yearly salary with AC Milan from Real Madrid CF in September 2013. Ricardo Kaka also signed a seven-year modeling association with Armani worth $5.5 million per year. Adidas, EA Sports and Sony are his other current endorsements. Ricardo Kaka’s property includes 1500 square feet mansion in Madrid, Spain, valued at 7 million Euros. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Audi Q7, Hyundai Santa Fe 2014 editions, Audi RS6 Sportsback and many more.

6. Neymar Jr.

Brazilian national football team Forward / Winger Neymar Jr. also plays for the Spanish Liga BBVA Club Barcelona FC. He has a total net worth of €80 million which is equivalent to £66 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €8.8 million, equivalent to £7.2 million yearly salary with Barcelona FC in June 2013 and will stay in the team until 2018. Neymar Jr. also signed endorsement contracts with Nike and many others worth €20 million (£16.4 million) per year. Panasonic, Heliar, VW, Claro, Santander, Guarana Antarctica, Ambev, Red Bull and Unilever are his other current endorsements. Neymar Jr.’s property includes Triplex Home in Sao Paulo and his Sao Paulo Mansion. His collection of luxury cars is ornamented with Porsche Panamera Turbo, Audi R8 and many more.

7. Ronaldinho

Brazilian national football team attacking midfielder Ronaldinho Gaúcho also plays for the Brasileirão Série A club Atlético Mineiro. He has a total net worth of €78 million which is equivalent to £64 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €2.7 million equivalent to £2.2 million yearly salary with Atlético Mineiro in 2013 and will stay in the team until next season. Ronaldinho Gaúcho also signed endorsement contracts with Pepsi and many others worth R$1.5 million ($737400) per year. Nike, Groupe Danone, Cadbury Schweppes, Coca Cola, EA Sports and Gatorade are his current other endorsements. Ronaldinho Gaúcho’s property includes luxurious Beach front house in Spain. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Hummer 2, Audi Q7, Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes-Benz E-class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and many more.

8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Swedish national football team striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic also plays for the French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain F.C. He has a total net worth of €69 million which is equivalent to £57 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €15 million equivalent to £12.4 million yearly salary with Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in 2012 and will stay in the team until 2016. Zlatan Ibrahimovic also signed endorsement contracts with the Nike and many others worth €3.2 million ($4 million) per year. Bonnier and Volvo are his other currently endorsements. Zlatan Ibrahimovic property includes an island on Lake Malaren, to the west of Stockholm and his Malmo Mansion. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Volvo C30 TS, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, Audi S8 Quattro, Mesarati Grand Tourismo and many more.

9. Gianluigi Buffon

Italian national football team goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon also plays for the Italian Serie A club Juventus F.C. He has a total net worth of €63 million which is equivalent to £52 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €4.5 million equivalent to £3.7 million yearly salary with Juventus F.C. in 1st July, 2014 and will stay in the team until 2017. Gianluigi Buffon also signed endorsement contracts with the Puma and many others worth of €1.5 million (£1.2 million) per year. Pepsi and Fiat are his other current endorsements. Gianluigi Buffon property includes a luxurious property in his birthplace at Carrara, Italy. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with many top of the line high-end cars in the planet.

10. Thierry Henry

French national football team striker Thierry Henry also plays for the Major League Soccer franchise New York Red Bulls. He has a total net worth of €57 million which is equivalent to £47 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €3.2 million equivalent to £2.6 million yearly salary with New York Red Bulls in the MLS in 2010. Thierry Henry also signed endorsement contracts with the Puma for their evoPOWER boot series worth €1.2 million ($1 million) per year. Red Bull, EA Sports, Gillette, Renault and Pepsi are his other current endorsements. Thierry Henry property includes a New York Penthouse in the United States. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Mercedes Benz, Aston Martin Vanquish and many more.

Many other amazing football players such as legendary Brazilian Rivaldo with his cumulative net worth of £45.5 million, Englishman Michael Owen with his cumulative net worth of £40.5 million and Spanish soccer star David Villa with his cumulative net worth of £37 million also deserve their places in the list of richest Soccer Players of 2015.

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Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Highest Paid Cricketers 2015

Cricket was once begun and restricted to England, and was its national game, and then it began to spread to the countries where The British set up their colonies. It has gained popularity in such countries, and today. The sport is played in countries of the Indian Subcontinent, Australasia, West Indies and South Africa, apart from England itself. In these regions, cricket has always been popular. The earlier variations of the game, which were slow and time-consuming, have changed over the years, and the newer variations are faster and more engaging, while the older variations are also played by those who enjoy the classic approach to the game. Players of cricket bag huge salaries from the teams they play for, as well as through endorsement deals from top not companies. Let us take a look at the Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers 2015.

Top 10 Highest Paid Cricketers 2015

1. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, he plays his role as the right-hand batsman and wicket-keeper. Mahendra Singh Dhoni made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 23 December 2004 and made his Test debut against Sri Lanka on 2 December 2005. In the last season, he has made a cumulative total income of $26.5 million. Mahendra Singh Dhoni earned a total of $23 million from all of his endorsements and a total of $3.5 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Reebok, PepsiCo, Sony, Lays, Boost, Exide, TVS, Dabur, Titan and Gulf Oil.

2. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, he plays his role as the most dependable right-hand batsman. Sachin Tendulkar made his ODI debut against Pakistan on 18 December 1989 and made his Test debut against Pakistan on 15 November 1989. In the last season, he has made a cumulative total income of $18.6 million. Sachin Tendulkar earned a total of $16.5 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $2.1 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Adidas, Coca-Cola, Castrol, Jaypee Cement, Toshiba, Aviva Insurance, Luminous and Rbs Banking.

3. Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, He plays his role as the left-handed opening batsman. Gautam Gambhir made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 11 April 2003 and made his Test debut against Australia on 3 November 2004. In the last season, he has made a cumulative total income of $7.3 million. Gautam Gambhir earned a total of $3.4 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $3.9 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Reebok, Red Bull, Hero Honda, MRF, BHPC, Lays and Royal Stag.

4. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, He plays his role as the right-handed middle-order batsman. Virat Kohli made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka on 18 August 2008 and made his Test debut against West Indies on 20 June 2011. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $7.1 million. Virat Kohli earned a total of $4 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $3.1 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Nike, PepsiCo, Toyota, Karbonn Mobiles, TVS, Cinthol and Nestle.

5. Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, he plays his role as the right-handed opening batsman and occasional offspinner. Virender Sehwag made his ODI debut against Pakistan on 1 April 1999 and made his Test debut against South Africa on 6 November 2001. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $6.9 million. Virender Sehwag earned a total of $4.1 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $2.8 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Fila, Hero Honda, Royal Challenge and Jaypee cement.

6. Shane Watson

Shane Watson plays for the national cricket team of Australia. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, He plays his role as the right-handed all-rounder. Shane Watson made his ODI debut against South Africa on 24 March 2002 and made his Test debut against Pakistan on 2 January 2005. In the last season, he has made a cumulative total income of $5.9 million. Shane Watson earned a total of $3 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $2.9 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Gunn & Moore, Asics and TAG Heuer.

7. Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke plays for the national cricket team of Australia. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, He plays his role as the right-handed middle-order batsman. Michael Clarke made his ODI debut against England on 19 January 2003 and made his Test debut against India on 6 October 2004. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $4.9 million. Michael Clarke earned a total of $2.2 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $2.7 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Spartan Sports, Gillette and Bonds.

8. Brett Lee

Brett Lee plays for the national cricket team of Australia. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, he plays his role as the right-arm fast bowler. Brett Lee made his ODI debut against Pakistan on 9 January 2000 and made his Test debut against India on 26 December 1998. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $4.8 million. Brett Lee earned a total of $3 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $1.8 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Reebok, Gatorade and Vodafone.

9. Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting plays for the national cricket team of Australia. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, He plays his role as the most dependable right-hand batsman. Ricky Ponting made his ODI debut against South Africa on 15 February 1995 and made his Test debut against Sri Lanka on 8 December 1995. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $4.1 million. Ricky Ponting earned a total of $2.3 million from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $1.8 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include Kookaburra, Valvoline and Rexona.

10. Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan plays for the national cricket team of India. Besides playing for his national team, he also plays for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. For the national and IPL team, he plays his role as the right-handed Batsman and occasional right arm off break bowler. Yusuf Pathan made his ODI debut against Pakistan on 10 June 2008 and made his Twenty20 debut against Australia on 22 September 2007. In the last season, he made a cumulative total income of $3.7 million. Yusuf Pathan earned a total of $350,000 from all of his endorsements and earned a total of $3.3 million as the salary and winning from cricket. He is currently sponsored by several globally reputed companies that include PepsiCo and Tata Indicom.

Cricketers today earn not only from the national teams they represent, but also from the clubs they play for at the leagues, like in case of the Indian Premier League, which is among the highest paying leagues in cricket. Unlike in the case of the yesteryears, there is more opportunity for the young cricketers to get opportunities to showcase their talents and make a career in the sport. It is likely in the near future that cricketers will be listed among the highest paying athletes in the world.

Top 10 Richest Golfers 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Richest Golfers 2015

Golf has always been counted among the highest paying sports in the world, so much so, that the common idea associated with this sport is that it is forte of only the rich and elite. However, it has been observed, particularly in the past couple of decades, that people from different financial backgrounds are participating in this game. Irrespective of the economic standard of the golfers, the sport is still among the highest paying ones. Golfing legends such as Tiger Woods makes his money in millions, something that is quite a feat even for the sportsmen of other genres. Players competing in the PGA or European tours gain as much fame as they earn wealth from winnings, as well as from their endorsements. Some of the top companies hire these golfers to be the face of the brands. So let us consider the Top 10 Richest Golfers 2015.

Top 10 Richest Golfers 2015

1. Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods is an American professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 79 PGA Tour titles and 40 European Tour titles. He achieved the title of Masters Tournament in 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2005. Tiger Woods became the champion of the PGA in 1999, 2000, 2006 and 2007. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 2000, 2002 and 2008, and won the Open Championship in 2000, 2005 and 2006. With a cumulative total income of $83,091,508 last season, he reached the 1st place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $71,000,000 off-course from his endorsements and $12,091,508 on-course from his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Tiger Woods earned a total of $86,124,386 with $9,124,386 on-course income and $77,000,000 off-course income.

2. Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson is an American professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 42 PGA Tour titles and 9 European Tour titles. He achieved the title of Masters Tournament in 2004, 2006 and 2010. Phil Mickelson became the champion of the PGA in 2005. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2013 won the Open Championship in 2013. With a cumulative total income of $52,009,156 last season, he reached the 2nd place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $45,000,000 off-course from his endorsements and $7,009,156 on-course from his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Phil Mickelson earned a total of $45,335,267, with $5,335,267 as on-course income and $40,000,000 as off-course income.

3. Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer is an American professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 62 PGA Tour titles and 2 European Tour titles. He achieved the title of Masters Tournament in 1958, 1960, 1962 and 1964. Arnold Palmer became the runners up of the PGA Championships in 1964, 1968 and 1970. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 1960 won the Open Championship in 1961 and 1962. With a cumulative total income of $40,000,000 last season, he reached the 3rd place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $40,000,000 off-course with his endorsements. In the 2012-13 season, Arnold Palmer earned a total of $36,040,000 with $40,000 as on-course income and $36,000,000 as off-course income.

4. Jack Nicklaus

Jack Nicklaus is an American professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 73 PGA Tour titles and 10 Champions Tour titles. He achieved the title of Masters Tournament in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975 and 1986. Jack Nicklaus became the champion of the PGA in 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1980. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 1962, 1967, 1972 and 1980 won the Open Championship in 1966, 1970 and 1978. With a cumulative total income of $26,009,625 last season, he reached the 4th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $26,000,000 off-course from his endorsements and $9,625 on-course as his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Jack Nicklaus earned a total of $28,047,000, with $47,000 as on-course income and $28,000,000 as off-course income.

5. Henrik Stenson

Henrik Stenson is a Swedish professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 4 PGA Tour titles and 8 European Tour titles. He reached the T14 Position of the Masters Tournament in 2014. Henrik Stenson became the second runner-up in the PGA Championships in 2013 and 2014. He also became the U.S. Open T14 in 2014 and became runners up in the Open Championship in 2013. With a cumulative total income of $21,444,670 last season, he achieved the 5th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $2,850,000 off-course through his endorsements and $18,594,670 on-course from his winnings.

6. Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy is a Northern Irish professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 9 PGA Tour titles and 9 European Tour titles. He reached the T8 position of the Masters Tournament in 2014. Rory McIlroy became the champion of the PGA in 2012 and 2014. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 2011 won the Open Championship in 2014. With a cumulative total income of $20,608,789 last season, he reached the 6th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $18,000,000 off-course from his endorsements and $2,608,789 on-course from his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Rory McIlroy earned a total of $22,582,782, with $15,582,782 as on-course income and $7,000,000 as off-course income.

7. Gary Player

Gary Player is a South African professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 24 PGA Tour tiles and 73 Sunshine Tour titles. He achieved the title of Masters Tournament in 1961, 1974 and 1978. Gary Player became the champion of the PGA in 1962 and 1972. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 1965, and won the Open Championship in 1959, 1968 and 1974. With a cumulative total income of $16,009,625 last season, he reached the 7th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $16,000,000 off-course through his endorsements and $9,625 on-course from his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Gary Player earned a total of $14,012,000, with $12,000 as on-course income and $14,000,000 as off-course income.

8. Adam Scott

Adam Scott is an Australian professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 11 PGA Tour titles and 9 European Tour titles. He reached the first position of the Masters Tournament in 2013. Adam Scott became the T3 in PGA Championships in 2006. He also became the U.S. Open T9 in 2014 and became runners up in the Open Championship in 2012. With a cumulative total income of $15,648,068 last season, he achieved the 8th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $7,600,000 off-course through his endorsements and $8,048,068 on-course through his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Adam Scott earned a total of $8,800,286, with $3,800,286 as on-course income and $5,000,000 as off-course income.

9. Ernie Els

Ernie Els is a South African professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 19 PGA Tour titles and 28 European Tour titles. He achieved the runners up position of the Masters Tournament in 2000 and 2004. Ernie Els became the T3 of the PGA in 1995 and 2007. He also became the winner of the U.S. Open in 1994 and 1997, and earned the Open Championship in 2002 and 2012. With a cumulative total income of $14,689,536 last season, he achieved the 9th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $12,500,000 as off-course through his endorsements and $2,189,536 on-course through his winnings. In the 2012-13 season, Ernie Els earned a total of $18,610,625, with $4,610,625 as on-course income and $14,000,000 as off-course income.

10. Greg Norman

Greg Norman is an Australian professional golfer who participates in the PGA Tours and European Tours. Till now in his active golf career, he won a total of 20 PGA Tour titles and 14 European Tour titles. He reached the runner-up position of the Masters Tournament in 1986, 1987 and 1996. Greg Norman became the T2 of the PGA in 1986 and 1993. He also became the runner-up of the U.S. Open in 1984 and 1995, and won the Open Championship in 1986 and 1993. With a cumulative total income of $14,000,000 last season, he reached the 10th place in this year’s money list. He earned a total of $14,000,000 off-course through his endorsements. In the 2012-13 season, Greg Norman earned a total of $17,078,710 with $78,710 as on-course income and $17,000,000 as off-course income.

Apart from these golf players, there are still other golfers who can also be mentioned while discussing the earning player of 2015 in golf. For instance, Sergio Garcia earned a total of $11,911,237 in the last season, including $3,411,237 as on-course income and $8,500,000 as off-course income. On the other hand, Justin Rose earned a total of $11,753,672, inclusive of $6,253,672 as winning money and $5,500,000 from endorsements.

10 Best Female Cricket Teams

November 4, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Female Cricket Teams

Everyone says that cricket is the gentleman’s game. No one ever says that cricket is a lady’s game. This is because, just like most sports, cricket, too, has been made into something in which only the made are said to excel. But the truth is, cricket has always been quite popular among women. Be it because of the fact that it has a slow pace, or that it requires less running around the field may have been the reason for its popularity among the British women who could play it even if they wore the long and heavy dresses. Over the years as the game has picked speed, so have the women of the world, and they have shone in cricket. Let us look at 10 Best Female Cricket Teams in the world.

10 Best Female Cricket Teams

1. Australia

The Australian national women’s cricket team played their first Test match in 1935 against England. They won the ICC Women’s World Cup a record five times in 1978, 1982, 1989, 1998 and 2005. They made their highest One Day International team score of 412 runs on 16 December 1997 against Denmark at Mumbai, India in. The Australian Women’s national team started playing Women’s One Day International cricket in 1973 and till 2014 they played a total of 275 matches. They won 212 ODI matches out of 275 matches they played with a winning percentage of 78.99. The Australian Women’s team lost 56 matches till now with 1 draw, and 6 of their international ODI matches were finished with no result. Australian Women’s national team also played 71 International test matches from 1934 to 2014.

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2. England

The England women’s cricket team defeated Australia at 2–0 in a three-Test series in their debut in 1935. They won the ICC Women’s World Cup three times in 1973, 1993 and 2009. The current captain of the women’s side is Charlotte Edwards. The team represents both the England and Wales in women’s cricket. English Women’s national team started playing Women’s One Day International cricket in 1973 and till 2014 they played a total of 289 matches. They won 165 ODI matches out of 289 matches they played with a winning percentage of 59.49. The England Women’s team lost 112 matches till now with 2 draw and 10 of their international ODI matches finished with no result. English Women’s national team also played 91 International test matches from 1934 to 2014.

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3. India

The Indian women’s cricket team played their first Test match against the West Indies in 1977. They won the Women’s Asia Cup three times and also reached the finals of the 2005 ICC Women’s World Cup. The current captain of the women’s side is Mithali Raj. The first Indian women’s cricket club was the Parsi community in Bombay established in 1848. Indian Women’s National team started playing Women’s One Day International cricket in 1978 and till 2014 they played a total of 211 matches. They won 109 ODI matches out of 211 matches they played with a winning percentage of 52.89. The Indian Women’s team lost 97 matches till now with 1 draw and 4 of their international ODI matches finished with no result. Indian Women’s national team also played 34 International test matches from 1976 to 2006.

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4. West Indies

The West Indies women’s cricket team played their first test series in their own country against Australia in 1976. They made their ICC Women’s World Cup appearances 5 times starting from 1993. The current captain of the women’s national team is Stephanie Power. West Indian Women’s national team started playing Women’s One Day International cricket in 1979 and till 2014 they played a total of 126 matches. They won 62 ODI matches out of 126 matches they played with a winning percentage of 51.22. The West Indies Women’s team lost 59 matches till now with 1 draw and 4 of their International ODI matches finished with no result. West Indian Women’s National Team also played 12 international test matches from 1976 to 2004.

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5. New Zealand

The New Zealand women’s national cricket team played their first Test match against England in 1935. The team is also known as the White Ferns. They won the Women’s Asia Cup in 2000. The current captain of the women’s national team is Aimee Watkins. The New Zealand Women’s national team started playing Women’s One Day International cricket in 1973 and till 2014 they played a total of 278 matches. They won 136 ODI matches out of 278 matches they played with a winning percentage of 50.36. The New Zealand Women’s team lost 134 matches till now with 2 draw and 6 of their international ODI matches finished with no result. New Zealand Women’s national team also played 45 International test matches from 1935 to 2004.

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6. South Africa

The South African national women’s cricket team played their first Test match against England in 1960 and became the fourth women’s Test cricket playing country. As the sporting boycott against the system of racial segregation in South Africa, they played no international cricket matches from 1972 to 1997. South African Women’s national team started playing Women’s One Day International cricket in 1997 and till 2014 they played a total of 115 matches. They won 54 ODI matches out of 115 matches they played with a winning percentage of 50.00. The South Africa Women’s team lost 54 matches till now with 1 draw and 6 of their international ODI matches finished with no result. South African Women’s national team also played 11 International test matches from 1960 to 2007.

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7. Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka national women’s cricket team played their first One Day International match against The Netherlands in 1997. The current captain of the women’s national team is Shashikala Siriwardana. The team made their ICC Women’s World Cup appearances three times till date. The also reached the finals of Asia Cup two times in 2004 and 2006. Sri Lankan Women’s national team started playing Women’s One Day International cricket in 1997 and till 2014, they played a total of 110 matches. They won 49 ODI matches out of 110 matches they played with a winning percentage of 46.22. The Sri Lanka Women’s team lost 57 matches till now with no draws but 4 of their international ODI matches finished with no result. Sri Lankan Women’s National Team also played an international test match in 1998.

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8. Ireland

The Ireland women’s national cricket team played their first Test match against Australia in 1987. The current captain of the women’s national team is Heather Whelan. The team made their ICC Women’s World Cup appearances five times and reached the semi-final at 1988 ICC Women’s World Cup. Irish Women’s national team started playing Women’s One Day International cricket in 1987 and till 2014 they played a total of 130 matches. They won 38 ODI matches out of 130 matches they played with a winning percentage of 30.40. The Irish Women’s team lost 87 matches till now with no draws but 5 of their international ODI matches finished with no result. Irish Women’s national team also played an international test match in 2000.

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9. Pakistan

The Pakistan national women’s cricket team played their first One Day International match against New Zealand in 1997. The current captain of the women’s national team is Sana Mir. The team made their ICC Women’s World Cup appearances three times till date. They won the gold medals in Asian Games twice consecutively in 2010 and 2014. Pakistani Women’s national team started playing Women’s One Day International cricket in 1997 and till 2014 they played a total of 112 matches. They won 31 ODI matches out of 112 matches they played with a winning percentage of 28.18. The Pakistan Women’s Team lost 79 matches till now with no draws but 2 of their international ODI matches finished with no result. Pakistani Women’s national team also played 3 International test matches from 1998 to 2004.

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10. Bangladesh

The Bangladesh national women’s cricket team played their first Test match against Thailand in 2007. They won the ACC Women’s Tournament in 2007. The current captain of the Bangladeshi women’s national team is Salma Khatun. They won the silver medals in the Asian Games twice
consecutively in 2010 and 2014. The team secured the 5th place in the 2011 Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Bangladeshi Women’s national team started playing Women’s One Day International cricket in 2011 and till 2014 they played a total of 16 matches. They won 4 ODI matches out of 16 matches they played with a winning percentage of 26.66. The Bangladesh Women’s team lost 11 matches till now with no draws but one of their international ODI matches finished with no result.

All the cricket-playing nations have a women’s team, and they deserve equal respect and adulation as the men’s teams do. It is often seen that the women’s cricket teams are ignored. In fact, it is quite safe to say that most of the women cricket teams do not receive half the praise and popularity as the men’s teams. It’s high time for the nations and the cricket fans to take notice of the women, and recognize the girl power that these teams highlight on the fields.