Back in the year 1977, an Australian tycoon Kerry Packer had pitched the concept of bringing cricketers from different nations to play together. However, that was never materialised, but here we are, with this phenomenon called the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is now among one of the most-watched cricket tournaments and celebrates a similar spirit as mentioned above. Fast forward to now, the upcoming edition of this much-loved game is only a few days away and all the teams have kick-started with their preparations with a bang!
Talking about IPL 2020, it appears that all the teams have purchased a streak of some expensive players during the auction. It is also believed that IPL is among one of the best-paid cricket leagues, as all the players earn from a range of $28, 000 to $2.2 million per season. And the recent edition has taken it only a notch higher. From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma; here’s a rundown of some of the most highest-paid cricketers this IPL, as per sportekz. Well, you will be stunned to know their income, so, brace yourselves already!
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, also the current Indian cricket team captain, was yet again retained to lead the Royal Challengers Bangalore for this year. As per the sports portal, Kohli will be paid a whopping $2.5 million i.e., Rs 17 crore for the upcoming IPL 2020’s contract. This also makes him the cricketer with the highest income this year. Kohli is also the leading batsman in both ODI and T20 format with the most number of runs in a year. However, RCB has failed to win the IPL trophy so far, will this year be an exception? Only time will tell!
MS Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, popularly known as MS Dhoni, was once upon a time among the highest-paid players. In fact, in the year 2014, he was listed as the most paid cricketers in the world with a salary of $2.2 million, during his stint with CSK. This year, however, MS Dhoni comes second in the list with an income of $2.1 million that is Rs 15 crore.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s stint in the IPL 2020 will get the highest amount of the tournament throughout the seasons, as he is being reportedly paid $2.1 million that is Rs 15 crore. Sharma is going to yet again lead the popular team of Mumbai Indians, which bagged the last year’s trophy. Will history repeat this time? Only time will tell!
Ben Stokes
The New Zealand-born England cricketer Ben Stokes is one of the best batsmen and an effective fast-bowler. In the first IPL, Stokes made waves after he was bought by the Rising Pune Supergiant at a record price of INR 14.5 cr. As for IPL 2020, Ben Stokes will be playing for Rajasthan Royals and will be paid a whopping $1.8 million that is Rs 12.5 crore.
David Warner
Australian cricketers and one of the most powerful openers David Warner will be playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad this year. He made his IPL debut in the year 2009 and has come a long way since then. As for IPL 2020, Warner will be paid $1.7 million, which is Rs 12 crore.
Which one’s your favourite among these?
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