To reward is to incentivize a player to work harder, play better and keep bringing the best they have. That’s why the top 9 International cricket teams have a highest paid cricketer who not only performs consistently, but conducts himself well, brings professionalism to the sport and helps his team reach new heights. With that said, let’s take a look at-
The order below is according to the current ICC ODI Team Ranking.
9 International Cricket Teams and Their Highest Paid Cricketer
9) Mushfiqur Rahim, INR 61.53 lakh, Bangladesh
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If one has to ask how they would describe a perfect wicket keeper, they would describe someone agile behind the wickets, someone chatty who can get on the nerves of the opposition batsman, someone who’s short and quick, and someone who can play fine strokes in the middle order of the team. That’s exactly who Mushfiqur Rahim is. In the last few years, Rahim has contributed to the Bangladeshi side immensely and thanks to a revised pay structure, Rahim will be earning INR 61.53 lakh per month.
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8) Dhananjaya de Silva, INR 72.91 lakh, Sri Lanka
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Gone are the days when Sri Lankan tigers used to disseminate the opposition. Gone are the days when Sri Lankan side had the likes of Dilshan, Jayawardene, Jayasurya. The past few years have not been kind to Sri Lanka as the team lost several series and got kicked out of multiple tournaments such as the ICC World Cup. Once Sri Lanka used to be in the top tier of the ICC Team Rankings, however, currently it sits on the miserable 8th spot. However, Sri Lankan cricket’s new dawn can be seen in the form of Dhananjaya de Silva. The all-rounder bats and bowls, and does both will a great skill. Thanks to his consistent performances across all formats, he receives INR 72.91 lakh per year.
7) Dean Elgar, INR 3.2 crore, South Africa
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Dean Elgar is the answer to what happens when good fortunes and immense hard work combine. The left-arm top-order batsman started his cricket career when he captained the U-19 South African side in the World Cup. But it took Elgar several years to be inducted in the main ODI team. Fortune finally smiled at him when De Kock was fired from the job of captaincy and Elgar was given the cap. For his consistent efforts over the years. Elgar receives INR 3.2 crore yearly.
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6) Jason Holder, INR 2.08 crore, West Indies
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The tall and sturdy 6 ft 7 in fast bowler from West Indies is currently entrusted to lead the West Indian side and take it back to its glorious days. A Lord Gavron Award winner, Holder impressed his country in 2009 when he was the best player that hailed from Barbados. In the Under-19 West Indian team, Holder was his side’s leading wicket taker. For his lethal bowling and aggressive batting, Holder gets paid INR 2.09 crore.
5) Babar Azam, INR 62.40 lakh, Pakistan
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Babar Azam was recently in the news for breaking Virat Kohli’s streak of being the best ODI player. Not only is Azam one of the best Pakistani finds in red ball cricket, but his captainship has proved to be a blessing in white ball cricket for Pakistan as well. For his astonishing leading prowess, he is currently the captain of the Pakistan teams across all formats and gets paid a sum of INR 62.40 lakh.
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4) Aaron Finch, INR 5.46 crore, Australia
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A hard-hitting finisher through and through, Aaron Finch started his career as a middle order batsman in the U-19 Australian side. His hard-hitting impressed selectors across the world and he was chosen by Delhi Daredevils for $300,000. He is currently paid INR 5.46 crore.
3) Kane Williamson, INR 3.2 crore, New Zealand
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In an example where the reward fails to justify the talent, New Zealand’s most adored Kane Williamson is known for his kind attitude, his sensible batting and his mature captainship. Williamson is currently considered as the best batsman to have come out of New Zealand since Martin Crowe. In the past few years, Williamson has been responsible for leading his team and coming close to several major final victories. He gets paid annually a sum of INR 3.2 crore.
2) Virat Kohli, INR 7 crore, India
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As anticipated, Kohli is on the upper echelon of this list. The aggressive Indian team captain’s claim to fame came when he led the U-19 Indian side to the World Cup victory in 2008. Since then, Kohli has never looked back. Under the leadership of Dhoni, Kohli learnt the art and craft of leading a team all the while consistently breaking records in batting. Currently he leads the Indian side in ODI and Test formats and gets paid a sum of INR 7 crores annually.
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1) Joe Root, INR 8.97 crore, England
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Root made his intentions known in 2010 when he was the best player for the England side during the U-19 World Cup. Since then, Root matured more quicker than any of his teammates and was given the much-coveted captain’s cap. Under his leadership, England has defeated almost all of the teams at their homes and away. For his leadership and his all-round performances across the format, he gets paid INR 8.97 crore annually.
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