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Who gets paid what in cricket

 
sgtdjones 2017-10-19 16:39:32 

Who gets paid what in cricket
Are Indian players the world's best-paid cricketers? And where does cricket stand among other sports in terms of player remuneration?



Australia and England, not coincidentally, both have well established player bodies, but the examples of South Africa, New Zealand and West Indies are instructive. Despite being among the smaller boards in terms of revenues, the existence of SACA, NZPA and WIPA means their players are relatively well remunerated.

South Africa's top contract is worth $363,000 per year, in the Caribbean the top contract is worth $140,000, and in New Zealand it is $143,533.

This year both Jason Holder and Kane Williamson have earned over $260,000 leading their countries.


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Tryangle 2017-10-20 11:02:16 

In reply to sgtdjones

Guess your best comparison when it comes to sporting disciplines would have to be rugby union.

Certainly in football the discrepancies would be huge if you compare a say Germany with say [insert Caribbean country here].

Could you use basketball? Or women's sports, where the club scene may not dominate they way it would in men's team sports?