List Of Highest Paid Cricket Teams In The World:
Cricket holds immense importance in India, often regarded more as a religion than just a sport. Whether it’s the IPL or World Cup, the passion and enthusiasm of Indian fans are unparalleled.
Our national cricket team ranks among the world’s best, consistently proving their prowess. Beyond sports, Indian cricketers enjoy immense popularity and earn millions through lucrative brand endorsements.
Curious about their primary income sources? Many believe the Indian Cricket team is among the highest-paid globally. Aakash Chopra, Indian cricket commentator and former player, delves into these earnings in a detailed video on his Facebook page.
Aakash Chopra who is an Indian cricket commentator and fAakash Chopra, India, England, Central Contracts, Match Fees, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladeshormer cricketer has answered all these questions in his detailed video that he posted on his Facebook handle.
Presenting the List of Highest Paid Cricket Teams in the World:
England
Central Contracts:
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- Test players: ₹7.5–10 crores annually
- White-ball players: ₹3.5–6 crores annually
Match Fees:
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- Test: ₹18.5 lakhs
- ODI: ₹10 lakhs
- T20I: ₹5.1 lakhs
Updated contracts now include multi-year deals for key players like Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler
India
Central Contracts:
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- Grade A+: ₹7 crores
- Grade A: ₹5 crores
- Grade B: ₹3 crores
- Grade C: ₹1 crore
Match Fees:
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- Test: ₹15 lakhs
- ODI: ₹6 lakhs
- T20I: ₹3 lakhs
Players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain in the highest pay grade
Australia
Central Contracts:
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- Main players: ₹1.8–5 crores
Match Fees:
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- Test: ₹12 lakhs
- ODI: ₹9 lakhs
- T20I: ₹6 lakhs
New leadership roles for emerging talents have brought changes in pay scales
South Africa
Central Contracts:
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- Grade A: ₹2 crores
- Grade B: ₹85 lakhs
- Grade C: ₹60 lakhs
Match Fees:
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- Test: ₹4 lakhs
- ODI: ₹90,000
- T20I: ₹60,000
New Zealand
Central Contracts:
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- All Players: ₹1.2 crores
- Captain: ₹1.5 crores
Match Fees:
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- Test: ₹5 lakhs
- ODI: ₹2.5 lakhs
- T20I: ₹1.5 lakhs
Sri Lanka
Central Contracts:
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- Grade A: ₹60 lakhs
- Grade B: ₹50 lakhs
- Grade C: ₹30 lakhs
Match Fees:
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- Test: ₹6 lakhs
- ODI: ₹4.5 lakhs
- T20I: ₹3 lakhs
Pakistan
Central Contracts:
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- Grade A: ₹50 lakhs
- Grade B: ₹30 lakhs
- Grade C: ₹20 lakhs
Match Fees:
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- Test: ₹4 lakhs
- ODI: ₹2.5 lakhs
- T20I: ₹2 lakhs
Bangladesh
Central Contracts:
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- Grade A+: ₹45 lakhs
- Grade A: ₹35 lakhs
- Grade B: ₹25 lakhs
- Grade C: ₹12 lakhs
Match Fees:
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- Test: ₹3 lakhs
- ODI: ₹2 lakhs
- T20I: ₹1.5 lakhs
