The cricket craze is at its peak in many countries around the world including India. In such a situation, people like to see this cricket from playing to looking at it. People also follow some of their favorite players. Due to the following of cricket fans, players also earn a good amount of money. In India, BCCI signs players in categories like A+, A, B. Similarly, managers from other countries also sign annual contracts with their players. Meanwhile, the Australian Board has exposed the earnings of its players.
According to a report by the Sydney Herald Morning, Cricket Australia said that Pat Cummins earns Rs130 crore, Jos Hazlewood Rs12 crore, David Warner Rs11 crore, Mitchell Starc Rs10 crore and Steve Smith Rs10 crore a year. Some of these players are also seen in the IPL this season. Pat Cummins Kolkata, David Warner Delhi Capitals and Jos Hazlewood play for RCB. Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith will not play IPL this season.
David Warner was seen playing for Delhi Capitals this season. Delhi had bought it at the mega auction for Rs 6 crore 25 lakh. Warner has scored 432 runs in 12 games this season with a 48.00 average and a 150.52 strike rate. Kolkata Knight Riders bought Pat Cummins this time for Rs 7 crore 25 lakh. At the same time, RCB bought Jose Hazlewood at the mega auction for Rs 7 crore 75 lakh. Hazlewood has taken 15 wickets in 10 games with an average of 20.73 and an economy of 8.07.