Meet Aryaman Birla, Ex-Cricketer-Turned-Billionaire Chairman Of RCB: Know His Net Worth, IPL Stats

Aryaman Vikram Birla, heir of the Aditya Birla Group, has been no stranger to fame and wealth. At just 28, the former Rajasthan Royals player is now the chairman of Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a blockbuster USD 1.78 billion takeover by a consortium led by Aditya Birla Group. It was in 2019 when a 22-year-old Aryaman decided to step away from cricket, citing his mental health.

Today, Aryaman is the world's richest cricketer, and his recent promotion as the chairman of RCB has once again brought him in the headlines for his overall wealth and background in the IPL. Here's everything you need to know about the young billionaire.

Who is Aryaman Birla?

Aryaman is the son of Kumar Mangalam Birla, the billionaire industrialist behind Aditya Birla Group, one of India's largest multinational conglomerates. His mother is Neerja Birla and his siblings are Ananya and Advaitesha Birla. While balancing his studies in Mumbai, he pursued cricket from a young age, even moving to England to hone his skills. He took his training from the West Hampstead Cricket Club and the London Schools Cricket Association under former Middlesex player Paul Weekes.

Unlike many elite business heirs, Aryaman Birla first tried to carve his identity in the field of cricket. At age 17, he left Mumbai to chase his cricketing dreams in Madhya Pradesh. He was only 19 years old when he joined professional cricket, making his first-class debut for Madhya Pradesh in the Ranji Trophy in his first innings itself. According to India Today, Aryaman Birla shared an impressive 72-run opening partnership with Rajat Patidar in their crucial match against Odisha. He made his name as a left-handed opener and played nine first-class matches, scoring 414 runs in domestic cricket.

A memorable highlight of his career was when he made a century against Bengal at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. Aryaman's cricket stats didn't end there. In 2018, the young player was picked by Rajasthan Royals in an IPL auction for Rs. 30 lakh, but before he could feature in any of its matches, he decided it was time to leave his cricket career behind. In hindsight, the decision came as a blessing in disguise.

Why Aryaman Birla left his cricket career behind

In 2019, at just 22 years of age, the Birla heir made the surprising decision to step away from professional cricket, citing his deteriorating mental health and severe anxiety. In a raw Instagram post, Aryaman opened up about the less talked-about side of being a professional athlete, sharing how it took a serious toll on his well-being. The cricketer wrote:

“I have felt trapped. I have pushed myself through all the distress so far, but now I feel the need to put my mental health and well-being above all else. We all have our own journeys, and I want to take this time to understand myself better, open my mind to new and varied perspectives, and seek purpose in my findings."

After leaving professional cricket, Aryaman steered clear of the limelight for some time, when he shifted his focus on learning about the business industry, getting his MBA (honours) from the prestigious Harvard Business School. His academic accomplishments also include a Master's degree in Global Finance from Bayes Business School and a Commerce degree from the University of Mumbai. Today, he is the leading face for Aditya Birla Group's shift to owning a sports franchise. 

Shifting from cricket to a billion-dollar business empire

After graduating from HBS, Aryaman stepped into the corporate world and gradually assumed key leadership roles within the Aditya Birla Group. He currently serves on the board of Aditya Birla Management Corporation and is a director at major group companies, including Grasim Industries and Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail. Now, Aryaman is returning to his athletic roots, but this time, it's in a leadership role.

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru was taken over by a consortium of Indian and global businesses, including the Aditya Birla Group, in an all-cash deal valued at a staggering USD 1.78 billion, which translates to approximately Rs. 16,706 crore. The deal is not only the most expensive franchise acquisitions in cricket history, but also a turning point in Aryaman's career as the new chairman of RCB. 

Inside Aryaman Birla's massive net worth

While there is no official information about Aryaman Birla's individual net worth, reports say his wealth is already closely tied to the massive fortune of his billionaire father, Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group. The family's current market captitalisation reportedly exceeds USD 15 billion (approximately Rs. 124,500 crore), and Aryaman's associated wealth is also estimated to be around tens of billions through various group holdings. Following Aryaman’s recent acquisition of Royal Challengers Bengaluru from United Spirits Limited, alongside partners like Blackstone and the Times Group, the franchise has reached a record valuation, emerging as India’s most valuable sports team.

From a Rs. 30 lakh IPL pick to now leading a billion-dollar franchise, Aryaman Birla’s journey proves that sometimes taking a step back is what you may ultimately need to make a louder comeback!

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