The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most loved and popular tournaments in the world right now. The cash-rich league has changed the way cricket was perceived. Not just the tournament gives an opportunity young talents to showcase their talent in front of the world, but it also makes cricketers rich in a relatively shortish time.
Talking about the salary, here, in this article, we will discuss about the highest paid cricketers for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.
Here, check out the list of the top 5 highest paid cricketers in IPL 2021. Have a look:
1. Virat Kohli – 17 Crore:
The current Indian, and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper, Virat Kohli is hailed as the greatest batsman in the modern era. He has been a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore since it’s inception and has been the team’s captain since 2013. Virat has been retained by RCB for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League for a whopping INR 17 crores.
2. Pat Cummins – 15.5 Crore:
Pat Cummins, the vice-captain of the Australian cricket team in all the formats of the game. He is one of the most talented bowlers in the world right now. He has been retained by Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League for INR 15.5 crores.
3. MS Dhoni:
MS Dhoni is one of the most successful skippers in the IPL historyled Chennai Super Kings to three IPL titles and two Champions Leagues titles and two Champions League titles. He has been retained by Chennai Super Kings for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League for INR 15 crores.
4. Rohit Sharma – 15 Crores:
The ‘Hitman’ Sharma of the cricket world, is one of the most successful skippers in the IPL history, having won his team to the title 5 times. He has been retained by his team for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League for 15 crores.
5. Sunil Narine – 12.5 Crores:
Sunil Narine has impressed one and all with his performances in the previous seasons of the Indian Premier League. He has been retained by his team Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 12.5 crores.
