Indian Cricket Star Pant Surpasses Kohli as Highest-Paid Player
Rishabh Pant, the explosive wicketkeeper-batsman for India, has become the country’s highest-paid cricketer, dethroning superstar Virat Kohli.
Pant’s meteoric rise was fueled by a record-breaking bid of $3.4 million (27 crore rupees) from the Lucknow Super Giants during the recent IPL mega auction held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This makes him the most expensive player ever in IPL history.
“Lucknow Super Giants (LCG) bought the ball for Rs 27 crore at the IPL mega auction,”
Kohli, who had reigned supreme in earnings for a considerable time, was retained by Royal Challengers Bangalore for a hefty $2.7 million (21 crore rupees). Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer secured a $3.3 million (26.75 crore rupee) deal, and Venkatesh Iyer commanded a $3 million (23.75 crore rupee) price tag, highlighting the fierce bidding war for top talent in the IPL.
Pant’s exceptional performance has translated into a staggering annual income of $4 million (32 crores) from cricket alone. This figure includes his IPL contract and the $630,000 (5 crore rupee) he receives under his BCCI Grade A contract.
Kohli, however, could see his income dip to $3.6 million (28 crores) annually. His IPL earnings remain substantial, but a potential downgrade to a Grade A contract from the BCCI, which could occur next March, could trim his overall income.
“Kohli has not been a part of the Indian Twenty20 team for a long time. The player can be transferred to a category A contract. This will reduce the actor’s income,”
While Pant and Kohli bask in the limelight, promising youngsters Shreyas and Venkatesh Iyer are yet to secure a BCCI contract.
This changing landscape in Indian cricket reflects the rising demand for dynamic players who can ignite the field and captivate audiences, both domestically and internationally.
Highest Earning Indian Cricket Players (Estimated)
- Rishabh Pant – $4 million (32 crores)
- Virat Kohli – $3.6 million (28 crores)
- Shreyas Iyer – $3.3 million (26.75 crores)
- Jasprit Bumrah – $3.2 million (25 crores)
- Ravindra Jadeja – $3.2 million (25 crores)
2024-11-29 14:14:00
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