Financial snapshot · checked 14 October 2026
Natarajan net worth: what can be confirmed?
There is no publicly disclosed, audited figure for Natarajan‘s total wealth. Sportskeeda published an estimate of ₹14 crore on 27 March 2024, but that figure is unofficial and not independently audited. The most dependable current money figure is his Delhi Capitals IPL contract: ₹10.75 crore for 2025 and the same listed amount for 2026.
Not disclosed
No public balance sheet of assets, debts and investments was found.
₹14 crore
Sportskeeda estimate, published 27 March 2024; not audited.
₹10.75 crore
Delhi Capitals auction purchase for IPL 2025.
₹10.75 crore
Delhi Capitals retained him for IPL 2026 at the listed amount.
The short answer
What is Natarajan‘s net worth in 2026?
It is not publicly confirmed. The only substantial published estimate located for this article is ₹14 crore, from Sportskeeda’s 27 March 2024 article. That is a publisher estimate, not a statement from Natarajan, his representatives or an auditor. It should not be presented as a verified 2026 total.
Why the label matters: an IPL auction or retention amount is a season contract value. It is not net worth, take-home pay or proof of money already saved. Taxes, agent fees, spending, investments and liabilities are not disclosed in the sources used here.
Verified contract trail
Natarajan‘s IPL earnings context
The clearest public financial trail is the IPL record. Delhi Capitals bought Natarajan for ₹10.75 crore at the auction for IPL 2025. ESPNcricinfo reported that DC retained him for IPL 2026 at ₹10.75 crore. These are two season values, not a number to count repeatedly as accumulated wealth.
| Season | Team | Publicly listed amount | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | Delhi Capitals | ₹10.75 crore | Auction purchase |
| IPL 2026 | Delhi Capitals | ₹10.75 crore | Retention |
The table records contract values for distinct seasons. It does not calculate cumulative income or net worth. A contract can also be affected by competition rules and payment terms that are not shown here.
Profile summary
Who is T Natarajan?
T Natarajan, whose full name is Thangarasu Natarajan, is a left-arm bowler from Salem, Tamil Nadu. ESPNcricinfo lists his birth date as 4 April 1991 and his bowling style as left-arm medium. Delhi Capitals describe his main skill as yorkers and calm execution at the death.
| Quick fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Thangarasu Natarajan |
| Born | 4 April 1991, Salem |
| Role | Bowler |
| Bowling style | Left-arm medium / fast-medium |
| IPL debut | 2017 |
| IPL team at the reference date | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Childhood and career
From village cricket to India
The News Minute reported that Natarajan grew up in Chinnappampatti near Salem and played tennis-ball cricket until he was about 20. A village well-wisher, A Jayaprakash, helped him move to Chennai and enter club cricket. His route went through Tamil Nadu’s domestic system and the Tamil Nadu Premier League before the IPL gave him a national platform.
In the 2017 auction, Kings XI Punjab bought him for ₹3 crore. His first IPL season brought six matches and two wickets. The stronger breakthrough came with Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he became known for yorkers and death-overs control.
His India opportunity arrived on the 2020 Australia tour. The Times of India reported that he began the trip as a net bowler, then made his ODI debut in Canberra on 2 December 2020 after squad changes. He made his T20I debut two days later and his Test debut at Brisbane in January 2021. ESPNcricinfo records four T20Is, two ODIs and one Test for India.
Playing style
Why his yorker matters
Natarajan‘s signature ball is the yorker, especially in the closing overs of a T20 innings. ESPNcricinfo’s 10 April 2026 feature reported that he had worked on a seam-up yorker and used slower variations after returning from a collarbone injury that limited his 2025 season. That report described a bowler relying on accuracy and repeatable execution rather than a claim about raw pace.
Career timeline
The journey in order
- 2014Tamil Nadu breakthroughEntered the state side after progressing through Chennai club cricket.
- 2017IPL arrivalKings XI Punjab bought him for ₹3 crore at the auction.
- 2020India breakthroughMoved from net bowler to ODI and T20I debutant on the Australia tour.
- 2021Test debutPlayed his only Test at Brisbane in January.
- November 2024Delhi Capitals auction buySigned for ₹10.75 crore for IPL 2025.
- 2025–2026DC contract continuedRetained by Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026 at ₹10.75 crore.
- 14 October 2026Return to Sunrisers HyderabadReturned to SRH in a player trade at a revised fee of ₹5 crore.
Quick answers
Natarajan net-worth FAQs
Is T Natarajan‘s ₹14 crore net worth confirmed?
No. Sportskeeda published it as an estimated 2024 figure. It is unofficial, not audited and should not be treated as a confirmed 2026 total.
How much was T Natarajan bought for in IPL 2025?
Delhi Capitals bought him for ₹10.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction.
Was T Natarajan retained for IPL 2026?
Yes. Delhi Capitals retained him for the 2026 season at ₹10.75 crore. The IPL then announced his return to Sunrisers Hyderabad on 14 October 2026 at a revised fee of ₹5 crore; that trade fee is not an additional guaranteed payment or a net-worth total.
Can his IPL contract be called net worth?
No. A season contract is an earnings-context figure. It does not show taxes, deductions, spending, investments or liabilities.
Are his cars and property values confirmed?
No verified car or property valuation is included.
