Who are the most expensive IPL auction players of All-Time?
It is that time of the year again—Yep, you guessed it—The IPL Auction!
With the IPL 2024 Auction here, we bring to you the most expensive IPL auction players of all-time with a twist. Along with the auction prices, we also consider the dollar to rupee conversion at every IPL auction.
Key Takeaways – Most Expensive IPL Auction Players
Yuvraj Singh – 2015 ($2.56 Million), Gautam Gambhir – 2011 ($2.4 Million), Chris Morris – 2021 ($2.24 Million), Yuvraj Singh – 2014 ($2.24 Million), and Sam Curran – 2023 ($2.23 Million) are the most expensive IPL auction players of all-time.
In 2008, $1 = 39.25 INR. In 2023, $1 = 82.81 INR.
The Top 36 IPL auction buys ranged from $1.5 million (MS Dhoni, Mahela Jayawardene) to $2.56 Million (Yuvraj Singh). In Indian Rupees, the player salaries ranged from 5.88 Crore (MS Dhoni) to 18.5 Crore (Sam Curran).
Yuvraj Singh & Ben Stokes (3 times each) as well asGlenn Maxwell & Dinesh Karthik (twice each) feature on this list multiple times.
India (18), England (9), Australia (5), West Indies (1), New Zealand (1), South Africa (1), and Sri Lanka (1) make up the most expensive IPL players of all-time ($1.5 million or above).
The franchises that have spent the most money regularly in IPL auctions are: RCB (7), CSK, KKR, PBKS/KXIP (5), MI, DD (3), RR, SRH (2), and LSG, KTK, PWI, RPS (1).
IPL 2023: Sam Curran (18.5 Crore INR), Cameron Green (17.5 Crore INR), Ben Stokes (16.25 Crore INR), Nicholas Pooran (16 Crore INR), Harry Brook (13.25 Crore INR)
USD to INR Conversion Rates (2008-2023)
It is important to consider the US$ to INR conversion year at the start of each year from 2008 to 2023.
We do this for two reasons: (1) The Indian economy has vastly changed in the last 15 years and the Rupee has taken a nosedive and (2) to compare IPL auction price across the different years.
Take for example, Ben Stokes.
In IPL 2017, he was sold for 14.5 Crore INR, when $1 = 66.91 INR.
A year later, his price was 12.5 Crore INR, when $1 = 63.6 INR.
Finally, in IPL 2023, Stokes was sold for 16.25 Crore INR, when $1 = 82.81 INR.
On the face of it, the 16.25 Crore INR looks like the ‘most expensive’ price Stokes was bought at. However, IPL 2017 was actually the better deal for Stokes.
IPL Auction Year
1 US$ to INR Conversion (IPL Auction Date)
2008
39.25 INR (01/24/2008)
2009
48.63 INR (02/06/2009)
2010
45.76 INR (01/19/2010)
2011
45.35 INR (01/08/2011)
2012
48.60 INR (02/04/2012)
2013
53.16 INR (02/03/2013)
2014
62.43 INR (02/13/2014)
2015
62.11 INR (02/16/2015)
2016
67.80 INR (02/06/2016)
2017
66.91 INR (02/20/2017)
2018
63.60 INR (01/27/2018)
2019
70.62 INR (12/18/2018)
2020
71.18 INR (12/19/2019)
2021
72.59 INR (02/18/2021)
2022
75.65 INR (02/12/2022)
2023
82.81 INR (12/23/2022)
Top 20 Most Expensive IPL Auction Buys of All-Time
Some of these players were let go of their franchises frequently and fetched a high-price on multiple occasions. Also, this list does not include retentions, transfers, drafts, and any undisclosed fees. These are the most expensive IPL auction players as per the IPL auction only.
*Note: The Base Price is shown as the amount used during the auction. Hence, for IPL 2008-2013, it will be in US $, while it will be displayed as INR for IPL 2014 and later.
The Indian Premier League is known for its extravagant spending. The IPL auction has now become a yearly phenomenon on its own.
The top 36 most expensive IPL buys of all time includes some of the most iconic players in the world, such as Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir, and Sam Curran.
The money spent on these players shows that there is always going to be a high demand for talent in the IPL, and that it will continue to be one of the most exciting sporting events.
How high do you think IPL salaries can go? Will they match the NBA or NFL?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Most Expensive IPL Auction Players
Who is the most expensive player in IPL auction history?
Yuvraj Singh – 2015 ($2.56 Million), Gautam Gambhir – 2011 ($2.4 Million), Chris Morris – 2021 ($2.24 Million), Yuvraj Singh – 2014 ($2.24 Million), and Sam Curran – 2023 ($2.23 Million) are the most expensive IPL auction players of all-time.
Who is the highest paid cricketer in IPL history?
Yuvraj Singh in the IPL 2015 auction was the highest paid cricketer in IPL history (auction only) at 16 Crore INR ($2.56 Million). There were other players that may have been retained, transferred, etc. at a higher, undisclosed rate.
How much was $1 worth in Indian Rupee (INR) in 2008?
$1 was worth 39.25 INR in 2008 and has risen up to 83.3 INR in 2023.
Today we will discuss the salary of a Big Bash League player in Australia.
Australia has won yet another Cricket World Cup. Can this victory inspire the Big Bash League to capture the public’s imagination and become the second-best league again after the IPL?
However, there’s one question on every cricket fan’s mind: just how much do these players make?
BBL Cricketer Salary – By the Numbers
The average salary of a Big Bash League player (BBL) is $166,667 AUD or $110,312 USD (maximum 18 players in squad with a purse of $3 million AUD or $1.99 million USD). The salary purse of a BBL team increased from $1.9 million AUD in the 2022-23 season to $3 million AUD in 2023-24.
The average salary for a domestic Big Bash League cricketer is $161,544 USD ($19,869,900 USD purse for a total of maximum 123 domestic players). The average salary for an overseas BBL cricketer is $196,667 USD ($4,130,000 USD for 21 overseas players that were picked in the BBL overseas draft).
The average WBBL player earns about $48,800 AUD or $30,812 USD, which is about 3.5 times less than the men’s BBL counterpart.
Big Bash League (BBL) – How Much Was Each Draft Pick?
The overseas Big Bash League (BBL) draft was announced earlier this year.
The draft picks ranged from $100,000 AUD (Bronze) to $420,000 (Platinum). Teams also had the option to retain one player in the draft (The ‘Rashid Khan’ rule).
Draft Pick
Salary Amount
Platinum
$420,000 AUD ($277,985 USD)
Gold
$300,000 AUD ($198,561 USD)
Silver
$200,000 AUD ($132,374 USD)
Bronze
$100,000 AUD ($66,187 USD)
*Note, the conversion rate we used was as follows: $1 AUD = $0.66 USD as of 11/30/2023.
BBL Draft Picks – Salary of Big Bash League Player
1. Platinum Draft Pick ($277,985 USD)
Harry Brook* (Melbourne Stars), Rashid Khan (Adelaide Strikers), Chris Jordan (Hobart Hurricanes), Quinton de Kock (Melbourne Renegades), Alex Hales (Sydney Thunder), Tom Curran (Sydney Sixers), Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat)
Note: The Platinum Draft player salary will vary as per the availability of the player as follows:
Full Season – $420,000 AUD ($277,985 USD)
10 Matches – $400,000 AUD ($264,748 USD)
9 Matches – $380,000 AUD ($251,511 USD)
8 Matches – $360,000 AUD ($238,273 USD)
*Gold, Silver, Bronze level players do not have a minimum number of matches requirement
2. Gold Draft Pick ($198,561 USD)
Haris Rauf (Melbourne Stars), Jamie Overton (Adelaide Strikers), Sam Hain (Hobart Hurricanes), Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Melbourne Renegades), Zaman Khan (Sydney Thunder), James Vince (Sydney Sixers), Sam Billings (Brisbane Heat), Zak Crawley (Perth Scorchers)
3. Silver Draft Pick ($132,374 USD)
Laurie Evans (Perth Scorchers), Paul Walter (Brisbane Heat), Corey Anderson (Hobart Hurricanes)
4. Bronze Draft Pick ($66,187 USD)
Usama Mir (Melbourne Stars), Adam Hose (Adelaie Strikers), Rehan Ahmed (Sydney Sixers)
*Note: Rashid Khan, Harry Brook, Pooran, Rehan Ahmed are some of the high profile withdrawals from the 2023-24 BBL season.
Final Thoughts
The Big Bash League players in Australia will be making, on average, more money than they have in the years past.
The popularity of the BBL has drastically reduced over the years, and they are trying to make amends by luring the top players with more compensation.
The average salary for a professional cricketer in the BBL now ranges from $66,000 to $280,000 USD. Will this be enough to fend off competition from the SA20 & ILT20 and more importantly, will the crowds come back?
What is the average salary for a Big Bash League (BBL) player in Australia?
The average salary of a Big Bash League (BBL) player is $166,667 AUD or $110,312 USD. Each BBL team has a purse of $3 million AUD for 18 players total.
Is the Big Bash League (BBL) the richest cricket league in the world?
No, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the richest cricket league in the world. The BBL is the fourth richest cricket league in the world (based on average player salary).
Who was the most expensive player in the overseas BBL draft?
Harry Brook* (Melbourne Stars), Rashid Khan (Adelaide Strikers), Chris Jordan (Hobart Hurricanes), Quinton de Kock (Melbourne Renegades), Alex Hales (Sydney Thunder), Tom Curran (Sydney Sixers), Colin Munro (Brisbane Heat). They each have the potential to earn up to $420,000 AUD ($277,985 USD) based on their season availability.
Today we will discuss the salary of women cricketers in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia.
Although there are some debates on the ideal length of the WBBL, it has certainly helped change the women’s game.
However, there’s one question on every cricket fan’s mind: just how much do these players make?
WBBL Salary – By the Numbers
The average salary of a player in the WBBL is $48,800 AUD or $30,812 USD (maximum 15 players in squad with a purse of $732,000 AUD or $462185 USD).
The average salary for an overseas WBBL cricketer is $85,891 AUD or $54,232 (maximum of $1,975,500 AUD for 23 overseas players). On the other hand, the average salary for a domestic player in the WBBL is $40,005 AUD or $25,259 USD (3,880,500 AUD or $245,0148 for 97 domestic spots).
The maximum a domestic player in the Women’s BBL can earn is $133,000AUD ($83,976 USD), while the maximum overseas draft price is $110,000 AUD ($69,434 USD).
The eight teams of the WBBL team have a combined salary cap of $5,856,000 AUD or $3,697,479 USD ($732,000 AUD or $462,185 for each of the 8 teams).
Draft Picks
Salary Amounts
Platinum
$110,000 AUD ($69,454 USD)
Gold
$90,000 AUD ($56,826 USD)
Silver
$65,000 AUD ($41,041 USD)
Bronze
$40,000 AUD ($25,256 USD)
Direct Nomination
$61,750 AUD ($38,988 USD) Maximum
*Note, the conversion rate we used was as follows: $1 AUD = $0.63 USD as of 10/21/2023.
Women’s Big Bash League 2023 Overseas Draft Picks – Salary of Women Cricket Player in the WBBL
Here were the rules for the direct nomination part of the overseas draft:
There was a direct nomination for players who did not want to take part in the draft but could sign directly with a franchise. Note, that if a player chose to go through a direct nomination, then the maximum amount they could earn a maximum of 95% of the Silver draft bracket price or upto $61,750 AUD ($38,988 USD).
*will miss the first part of the tournament. Sarah Glenn will replace her.
2. Gold Draft Pick ($90,000 AUD($56,826 USD))
Player
Country
Team
Danni Wyatt*
England
Perth Scorchers
Maia Bouchier
England
Melbourne Stars
Bryony Smith
England
Hobart Hurricanes
*withdrawn
3. Silver Draft Pick ($65,000 AUD($41,041 USD))
Player
Country
Team
Dani Gibson
England
Adelaide Strikers
Lauren Bell
England
Sydney Thunder
Bess Heath
England
Brisbane Heat
4. Bronze Draft Pick ($40,000 AUD ($25,256 USD))
Player
Country
Team
Jess Kerr
New Zealand
Sydney Sixers
5. Direct Nomination Pick ($61,750 AUD($38,988 USD)) – Maximum
Player
Country
Team
Tammy Beamont
England
Melbourne Renegades
Amy Jones
England
Perth Scorchers
Sophia Dunkley
England
Melbourne Stars
Mignon du Preez
South Africa
Brisbane Heat
Lizelle Lee
South Africa
Hobart Hurricanes
Georgia Adams
England
Adelaide Striker
Chamari Athapaththu (Replacement)
Sri Lanka
Sydney Thunder
Final Thoughts
The WBBL is going to be tested in the 2023 season.
We will learn if the overseas draft worked and if the length of the tournament should be reduced. Danni Wyatt withdrew due to fatigue. Other women cricketers are thinking about overkill of cricket and mental health as well.
What do you think? Where do you think will the Weber’s WBBL go on?
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Frequently Asked Questions – Salary of Women’s cricketers in the WBBL in Australia
What is the average salary for a Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) player?
The average salary of a player in the WBBL is $48,800 AUD or $30,812 USD (maximum 15 players in squad with a purse of $732,000 AUD or $462185 USD).
How much money does Ellyse Perry make in the WBBL?
Although domestic player salaries are not made public, the maximum a domestic player in the Women’s Big Bash League can earn is $133,000AUD ($83,976 USD). Ellyse Perry will probably be making around this amount.
Who was the most expensive player in the 2023 overseas WBBL draft?
Marizanne Kapp, Sophie Devine, Hayley Matthews, Alice Capsey, Shabnim Ismail, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Heather Knight, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Laura Wolvaardt are the most expensive players in the 2023 overseas WBBL draft as a Platinum Draft pick.
Today we will discuss the salary of an Indian Premier League (IPL) player in India.
Let’s dive into a question that’s been on everyone’s mind – just how much do these players make?
Trust me, you’re in for some jaw-dropping revelations!
IPL Salary – By the Numbers
The average salary of an Indian Premier League (IPL) player is $459,743 per season (average of 24 players in each squad with average spending of $11,079,800 per team). In total, $110,798,000 have been spent for 241 players, divided among 10 teams.
The average salary for a domestic Indian Premier League is $407,185 ($65,964,000 spent for a total of 162 domestic players). The average salary for an overseas IPL cricketer is $567,519 ($44,834,000 for 79 signed overseas players).
Punjab Kings spent the most on overseas players at $831,429 per player, while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) paid their overseas players the least, still at $449,750. Due to auction dynamics, the opposite happened for domestic players – PBKS paid the least – only $284,733 for domestic players, while CSK paid the most – on average, $458,294 per player per season.
Note: All amounts shown are as of December 2022, when the auction for IPL 2023 took place. At this time, the conversion is as follows: $1 = INR 82 (so overall $110 Million is equivalent to about INR 909 Crore, the total amount spent all teams combined).
Here is a currency converter calculator so you can view the amount estimates in your own currency. For more information on conversion rates, check this Investopedia article out.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) – What is the Average IPL Salary?
Average SRH Auction Price: $430,920 ($10,773,000 spent on players)
Average Domestic Price: 416,647 ($7,083,000 spent on 17 players)
Average Overseas Price: $461,250 ($3,690,000 spent on 8 players)
Total Number of Squad Players: 25
Maximum Cost: $1,615,000 (Harry Brook)
Minimum Cost: $24,000
Player
Salary
Harry Brook IPL Salary
$1,615,000
Washington Sundar IPL Salary
$1,067,000
Rahul Tripathi IPL Salary
$1,036,000
Mayank Agarwal IPL Salary
$1,006,000
Abhishek Sharma
$792,000
Heinrich Klaasen IPL Salary
$640,000
Bhuvneshwar Kumar IPL Salary
$512,000
Marco Jansen IPL Salary
$512,000
Kartik Tyagi
$487,000
Abdul Samad
$487,000
Umran Malik IPL Salary
$487,000
Thangarasu Natarajan IPL Salary
$487,000
Vivrant Sharma
$317,000
Aiden Markram IPL Salary
$317,000
Adil Rashid IPL Salary
$243,000
Mayank Dagar
$219,000
Glenn Phillips IPL Salary
$182,000
Akeal Hosein IPL Salary
$121,000
Mayank Markande IPL Salary
$60,000
Fazalhaq Farooqi IPL Salary
$60,000
Upendra Yadav
$30,000
Sanvir Singh
$24,000
Nitish Kumar Reddy
$24,000
Anmolpreet Singh
$24,000
Samarth Vyas
$24,000
Final Thoughts
It’s interesting to explore the intriguing world of cricket salaries and get a glimpse into the financial side of the game.
The IPL is the global leader in T20 franchise cricket, and it is clear why. Players get the big bucks, which is a huge motivation in bringing the best players in the world together.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Salary of Indian Premier League (IPL) player
What is the average salary for an Indian Premier League (IPL) player in India?
The average salary of an Indian Premier League (IPL) player is $459,743 per season (average of 24 players in each squad with average spending of $11,079,800 per team). In total, $110,798,000 have been spent for 241 players, divided among 10 teams.
Is Indian Premier League (IPL) the richest cricket league in the world?
Yes, in fact, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the richest cricket league in the world. They spend over $110 million (or 915 Crore INR) per season just for their players..
How much money does KL Rahul make in the IPL in India?
KL Rahul makes $2,073,000 (17 Crore INR) per season in the IPL.
Who are the most expensive players in the IPL?
Sam Curran ($2,256,000), Cameron Green ($2,134,000), KL Rahul ($2,073,000), Ben Stokes ($1,981,000), Rohit Sharma, Andre Russell, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Nicholas Pooran ($1,951,000), Ishan Kishan ($1,859,000), and Virat Kohli ($1,829,000) are the most expensive players in the IPL.
Today we will discuss the salary of a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player in the West Indies.
With the great T20 generation of the West Indies comprising of Gayle, Bravo, Pollard, Sammy, Russell, and more, the CPL has generated lots of hype over the years.
However, there’s one question on every cricket fan’s mind: just how much do these players make?
CPL Salary – By the Numbers
The average salary of a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player is $45,882 (maximum 17 players in squad with a maximum purse of $780,000). Hence, the maximum salary cap for the entire CPL was $4.68 million for a maximum of 102 players, divided among 6 teams.
The average salary for a domestic Caribbean Premier League player is $40,993 ($2,992,500 purse for a total of 73 domestic players). The average salary for an overseas CPL cricketer is $60,089 ($1,682,500 for 28 signed overseas players).
In CPL 2020, the salary amounts were cut by 30% due to COVID induced financial problems. It is unclear if the payments are back to the original amounts (In this article, we present the original salary amounts. For CPL 2020, the salary was reduced by 30% for players earning above $20,000 per season. For example, Round 1 picks would get $112,000 instead of $160,000).
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CPL Draft Picks – Salary of Caribbean Premier League Player
Here were the rules for the 2023 CPL draft:
17 maximum players per squad
5 maximum overseas players squad
Teams can retain players from CPL 2022 & the 6ixty
4 overseas signings should have been signed before the draft while the fifth spot could be signed at any point
*Note: The overseas & marquee signings may be higher than the draft round the players were picked in. Also, Trinbago Knight Riders’ individual player salaries for CPL 2023 may be slightly higher since they only signed 16 players instead of 17.
1. First Round Draft Pick ($160,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Imad Wasim CPL Salary
Jamaica Tallawahs
Signed
Faf du PlessisCPL Salary
Saint Lucia Kings
Signed
Kieron Pollard CPL Salary
Trinbago Knight Riders
Retained
Evin Lewis CPL Salary
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Retained
Rovman Powell CPL Salary
Barbados Royals
Transferred
Imran Tahir CPL Salary
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Signed
2. Second Round Draft Pick ($130,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Brandon King CPL Salary
Jamaica Tallawahs
Retained
Johnson Charles CPL Salary
Saint Lucia Kings
Retained
Andre Russell CPL Salary
Trinbago Knight Riders
Retained
Ambati Rayudu CPL Salary(Marquee)*
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Signed
Jason Holder CPL Salary
Barbados Royals
Retained
Shimron Hetmyer CPL Salary
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Retained
*replacement for Tristan Stubbs
3. Third Round Draft Pick ($110,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Fabian Allen
Jamaica Tallawahs
Retained
Sean Williams*
Saint Lucia Kings
Signed
Sunil Narine
Trinbago Knight Riders
Retained
Andre Fletcher
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Retained
Kyle Mayers
Barbados Royals
Retained
Mohammad Haris/Rahmanullah Gurbaz*
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Signed
*Sean Williams is the replacement for Dasun Shanaka. Gurbaz will come back in the second half, and Haris will fill in for him till then.
4. Fourth Round Draft Pick ($90,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Mohammad Amir
Jamaica Tallawahs
Signed
Alzarri Joseph
Saint Lucia Kings
Retained
Nicholas Pooran
Trinbago Knight Riders
Retained
Sherfane Rutherford
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Retained
Qais Ahmed/Mahesh Theekshana*
Barbados Royals
Signed
Odean Smith
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Retained
*Theekshana will be at the Asia Cup for the first half of the tournament, and Qais Ahmed will fill in for him till he comes back.
5. Fifth Round Draft Pick ($70,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Alex Hales*
Jamaica Tallawahs
Signed
Roston Chase
Saint Lucia Kings
Retained
Rilee Rossouw
Trinbago Knight Riders
Signed
Dominic Drakes
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Retained
Laurie Evans*
Barbados Royals
Signed
Romario Shepherd
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Retained
*Alex Hales replaces Naveen-ul-Haq. Evans is the replacement for Rassie van der Dussen.
6. Sixth Round Draft Pick ($60,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Chris Green
Jamaica Tallawahs
Signed
Jair McAllister
Saint Lucia Kings
Drafted
Akeal Hosein
Trinbago Knight Riders
Retained
Sheldon Cottrell
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Retained
Alick Athanaz
Barbados Royals
Drafted
Azam Khan
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Signed
7. Seventh Round Draft Pick ($40,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Ben Cutting
Jamaica Tallawahs
Signed
Sikandar Raza
Saint Lucia Kings
Signed
Dwayne Bravo
Trinbago Knight Riders
Traded
George Linde
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Signed
Obed McCoy
Barbados Royals
Retained
Shai Hope
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Retained
8. Eighth Round Draft Pick ($30,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Jermaine Blackwood
Jamaica Tallawahs
Drafted
Peter Hatzoglou
Saint Lucia Kings
Signed
Martin Guptill
Trinbago Knight Riders
Signed
Yannick Cariah
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Drafted
Kevin Wickham
Barbados Royals
Drafted
Saim Ayub
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Signed
9. Ninth Round Draft Pick ($20,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Shamarh Brooks
Jamaica Tallawahs
Retained
Chris Sole/Bhanuka Rajapakskha*
Saint Lucia Kings
Signed
Noor Ahmad
Trinbago Knight Riders
Signed
Oshane Thomas
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Traded
Roelof Van der Merwe
Barbados Royals
Signed
Gudakesh Motie
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Retained
*Chris Sole will be avialbe for the first five matches, after which Rajapaksha comes into the squad.
10. Tenth Round Draft Pick ($15,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Hayden Walsh Jr.
Jamaica Tallawahs
Transferred
Roshon Primus
Saint Lucia Kings
Retained
Matheesha Pathirana
Trinbago Knight Riders
Signed
Corbin Bosch
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Signed
Akeem Jordan
Barbados Royals
Drafted
Dwaine Pretorious
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Signed
11. Eleventh Round Draft Pick ($10,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Raymon Reifer
Jamaica Tallawahs
Retained
Jeavor Royal
Saint Lucia Kings
Retained
Jayden Seales
Trinbago Knight Riders
Retained
Dewald Brevis
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Signed
Rakheem Cornwall
Barbados Royals
Retained
Kevin Sinclair
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Drafted
12. Twelfth Round Draft Pick ($7,500)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Amir Jangoo
Jamaica Tallawahs
Retained
Shadrack Descarte
Saint Lucia Kings
Drafted
Mark Deyal
Trinbago Knight Riders
Transferred
Jyd Goolie
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Drafted
Donovan Ferreira
Barbados Royals
Signed
Keemo Paul
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Retained
13. Thirteenth Round Draft Pick ($5,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Steven Taylor
Jamaica Tallawahs
Drafted
Khary Pierre
Saint Lucia Kings
Transferred
*Did not sign
Trinbago Knight Riders
Signed
Izaharulhaq Naveed
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Signed
Justin Greaves
Barbados Royals
Retained
Chandrapaul Hemraj
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Retained
14. Fourteeenth Round Draft Pick ($4,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Shamar Springer
Jamaica Tallawahs
Retained
Leonardo Julien
Saint Lucia Kings
Drafted
Chadwick Walton
Trinbago Knight Riders
Drafted
Kofi James
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Drafted
Joshua Bishop
Barbados Royals
Retained
Ronsford Beaton
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Drafted
15. Fifteenth Round Draft Pick ($3,000)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Nicholson Gordon
Jamaica Tallawahs
Retained
Matthew Forde
Saint Lucia Kings
Retained
Terrence Hinds
Trinbago Knight Riders
Drafted
Joshua Da Silva
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Retained
Nyeem Young
Barbados Royals
Retained
Kevlon Anderson
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Drafted
16. Emerging Players (Rounds 16 & 17)
Player
Team
Signed/Drafted/Retained
Kirk McKenzie, Joshua James
Jamaica Tallawahs
Retained, Retained
Kimani Melius, McKenny Clarke
Saint Lucia Kings
Drafted, Retained
Kadeem Alleyne, Jaden Carmichael
Trinbago Knight Riders
Drafted, Drafted
Ashmead Nedo, Johann Layne
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Drafted, Drafted
Rivaldo Clarke, Ramon Simmonds
Barbados Royals
Drafted, Retained
Matthew Nandu, Junior Sinclair
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Retained, Retained
Final Thoughts
The CPL have revived Caribbean cricket financially, but what can be done to revive West Indies cricket in general?
Are the CPL salaries good enough to incentivize growth in West Indies cricket?
Why or why not? Comment below, would love to know about your thoughts!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Salary of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player
What is the average salary for a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player in the West Indies?
The average salary of a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player is $45,882 (maximum 17 players in squad with a maximum purse of $780,000). Hence, the maximum salary cap for the entire CPL was $4.68 million for a maximum of 102 players, divided among 6 teams.
Is Caribbean Premier League (CPL) the richest cricket league in the world?
No, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the richest cricket league in the world. The CPL is the ninth richest cricket league in the world (based on average player salary).
How much money does Kieron Pollard make in the CPL in the West Indies?
Kieron Pollard makes $160,000 in the CPL in the West Indies
Who was the most expensive player in the CPL 2023 draft?
Imad Wasim, Faf du Plessis, Kieron Pollard, Evin Lewis, Rovman Powell, and Imran Tahir were the most expensive players in the CPL 2023 draft at $160,000. These signings were mixtures of overseas signings, trades/transfers, and retentions.
Today we will discuss the salary of a player in The Women’s Hundred in England.
Unlike the Men’s edition of the Hundred, the Women’s Hundred has been a game changer in women’s cricket.
Let’s see how much they are earning in 2023.
The Hundred Women’s Cricketer Salary – By the Numbers
The average salary of a player in the Hundred (Women’s Competition) is £16,500 or $21,118 (maximum 15 players in squad with a purse of £247,500 or $316,769).
The average salary for an overseas Hundred (women’s) cricketer is £25,104 or $32,130 (£602,500 or $770,167 for 24 players). On the other hand, the average salary for a domestic player in the Hundred (men’s) is £14,349 or $18,365 (£1,377,500 or $1,760,838 purse for a total of 96 spots).
The maximum a player in the Women’s Hundred can earn is £31,250 ($40,000), while the minimum is £7,500 ($9,600).
The highest paid cricketer in the Women’s Hundred earns £31,250 ($40,000), which is just only marginally better than the lowest draft pick of the Men’s Hundred at £30,000 ($38,475).
The Hundred – How Much Was Each Draft Pick?
The draft picks ranged from £30,000 ($38,475) for 7th round picks to £125,000 ($160,311) for the 1st round picks. Wildcards were drafted later as well as one centrally contracted per team.
Retentions: Georgia Elwiss, Freya Davies (Welsh Fire), Charlie Dean (London Spirit), Emma Lamb (Manchester Originals), Linsey Smith (Northern Superchargers), Bryony Smith (Trent Rockets), Lauren Bell (Southern Brave), Tash Farrant (Oval Invincibles)
Draft Picks: Sophie Munro (London Spirit), Kathryn Bryce (Manchester Originals), Alice Davidson-Richards (Northern Superchargers), Hannah Baker, Eve Jones (Birmingham Phoenix), Lizelle Lee (Trent Rockets), Maitlan Brown (Southern Brave), Dane Van Niekerk (Oval Invincibles)
Draft Picks: Josie Groves, Nat Wraith, Cassidy McCarthy (Trent Rockets), Charis Pavely, Sterre Kalis, Chloe Brewer (Birmingham Phoenix), Seren Smale, Ellie Anderson, Mary Taylor (Southern Brave), Kira Chathli, Claudie Cooper, Lizzie Scott (Oval Invincibles), Leah Dobson, Grace Ballinger, Grace Hall (Northern Superchargers), Liberty Heap, Mahika Gaur, Laura Jackson (Manchester Originals), Alex Griffiths, Chloe Skelton, Kate Coppack (Welsh Fire), Niamh Holland, Chloe Hill, Alice Monaghan (London Spirit)
Final Thoughts
The disparity between men’s & women’s sport is well documented financially. However, in cricket, the Women’s Hundred is generally considered a better product than the Men’s Hundred.
Will this, and should this, change in the near future?
Frequently Asked Questions – Salary of Women’s cricketers in the Hundred in England
What is the average salary for a women player in the Hundred in England?
The average salary of a player in the Hundred (Women’s Competition) is £16,500 or $21,118 (maximum 15 players in squad with a purse of £247,500 or $316,769).
How much money does Smriti Mandhana earn in the Hundred in England?
Smriti Mandhana will earn £31,250 ($40,000).
Who was the most expensive player in the women’s Hundred draft?
Heather Knight, Grace Harris (London Spirit), Sophie Ecclestone (Manchester Originals), Alyssa Healy (Northern Superchargers), Amy Jones (Birmingham Phoenix), Nat Sciver-Brunt (Trent Rockets), Smriti Mandhana (Southern Brave), Marizanne Kapp (Oval Invincibles), Sophia Dunkley, Shabnim Ismail (Welsh Fire), Laura Wolvaardt (Manchester Originals), Kate Cross (Northern Superchargers), Sophie Devine (Birmingham Phoenix), Harmanpreet Kaur (Trent Rockets), Danni Wyatt (Southern Brave), and Suzie Bates (Oval Invincibles) were the most expensive players in the women’s Hundred at £31,250 ($40,000).
