The onset of the IPL has propelled Indian cricketers into the realm of the highest-paid athletes in world cricket. Alongside the hefty sums paid by IPL teams, when factoring in advertising revenue and match fees, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni emerge as frontrunners in the global sports players' wealth ranking.

However, amidst the awe-inspiring riches of Kohli and Dhoni, the net worth of young player Aryaman Birla, who was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for a mere 30 lakh rupees in the 2018 IPL auction, stands out. Aryaman Birla's estimated net worth amounts to a staggering Rs 70,000 crore. This figure illustrates Aryaman's improbable ability to single-handedly outbid all the IPL teams.

Who is Aryaman?

Aryaman Birla, joining the Rajasthan Royals at the age of 21, is the son of Kumaramangalam Birla, the owner of the Aditya Birla Group, boasting a net worth of 4.95 lakh crores and employing 1,40,000 individuals. As a fifth-generation member of the illustrious Birla dynasty, Aryaman's inclusion in the Rajasthan Royals team in 2018 surprised many fans. Despite modest achievements in first-class cricket, Aryaman's selection raised eyebrows, having played nine first-class matches for Madhya Pradesh, amassing 414 runs, including a century and a half-century, and scoring just 36 runs in four List A matches. Nevertheless, Aryaman secured a spot on the Rajasthan team.

Though Aryaman spent one season with the Rajasthan team, alongside Malayalee player Sanju Samson, his name faded from the limelight thereafter. Aryaman scarcely featured in the playing eleven during the first season, except for sporadic appearances as a substitute fielder. In 2019, Aryaman took an unexpected hiatus from cricket due to mental stress and severe anxiety, eventually transitioning to business pursuits. In a tweet in 2019, Aryaman announced his decision to take a break from cricket, assuring fans of his eventual return.

While Aryaman had expressed intentions to resume his cricket career at an opportune moment, he has not participated in professional cricket since then. Last February, Aryaman and his sister Ananya Birla were appointed directors of Grasim Industries, a subsidiary of the Aditya Birla Group.