How Much Does a Cricketer Earn
著者: 山口 彩花
Oh, you thought women earned equal money? Ha. Let’s be honest: we’re getting there, but slowly. The top female stars like Smriti Mandhana or Ellyse Perry now rake in ₹3-5 crore annually via BCCI contracts and WPL (Women’s Premier League) franchise fees.
That’s life-changing compared to five years ago, when they earned less than a junior accountant. The Women’s IPL now pays base salaries of ₹10-50 lakh per season—not bad for a month of cricket. But it’s still a fraction of what male players earn for the same skill.
My coffee gets bitter thinking about it. But hey, it’s rising fast. Demand is catching up, and soon the gap might shrink to a yard.
The Perks: The Real Paycheck
Forget the bank balance. Let’s talk perks. International cricketers get free gear for life (bats, gloves, and compression tights you’ll never wear). They fly business class, stay in five-star hotels, and eat room service on the board’s dime.
How much money cricketers earn: Full breakdown
Then there’s the “exposure” bonus: sponsors hand you a new car just for wearing their logo. I’d take a free Audi over a salary hike any day. And yes, you can call yourself a professional athlete—which sounds fancy at dinner parties.
グルメと旅を愛するフリーライター。全国各地の隠れた魅力を独自の視点から紹介します。
