Over the years, IPL has made many players rich, know the list of the highest paid player in IPL history
So, let’s find out more about the top Indian earners.
One of the most well-known cricket competitions in the world, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is renowned for its fast-paced games and all-star rosters. The league is going to start its 16th season today with defending champions Gujarat Titans and formidable Chennai Super Kings clashing with each other.
Over the years, many players have made a name for themselves in the IPL, not just for their performances on the field, but also for their impressive earnings.
Top list of the highest paid player and top salary earners in IPL history
Since its inception in 2008, the leagueย made several players wealthy. The earnings of these players are a testament to the popularity and success of the tournament, making it one of the most lucrative cricket leagues in the world.
Interestingly, only three Indian players have managed to earn more than INR 150 crores from their IPL salaries. Let’s take a look at the top five highest-earning Indian players from IPL:
Who are the top Indian earners of IPL?
- Rohit Sharma: Rs. 178 crores
The captain of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma, has become the highest-paid Indianย player in the league’s history. After beginning his IPL career in 2008 with a modest Rs. 3 crores, Rohit has made significant progress in the league, earning an impressive Rs. 178 crores to date.
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni: Rs. 176 crores
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the most expensive player in theย IPL debutย season in 2008, receiving a salary of Rs 6 crore.ย From 2018 to 2021, his salary was Rs 15 crore. Having earned an amazing sum of Rs 176 crore so far,ย Dhoni comes second in terms of overall IPL earnings.
- Virat Kohli: Rs. 173 crores
Virat Kohli, one of the top-performing players in the Indian cricket team, ranks third in terms of earnings from the Indian Premier League (IPL), having earned a staggering amount of Rs 173 crore as a salary.
- Suresh Raina: Rs. 110 crores
Suresh Raina, dubbed “Mr. IPL,” is ranked fourth on this list and has earned a total of Rs 110 crore through his involvement in the IPL over the years.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Rs. 109 crores
Ravindra Jadeja, who has earned a total pay of Rs 109 crore so far, follows closely behind Suresh Raina on the list of highest-paid IPL players. Jadeja’s earnings have increased significantly since his first sale for Rs 12 lakh in the inaugural IPL season, as seen by his current pay of Rs 16 crore, which ranks him among the highest-paid players in the league this season.