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Meet India’s Highest-Paid Cricketer: It’s Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma, He’s The Only Asian Wicket Keeper With Test Centuries In Australia And England

Rishabh Pant, India’s dynamic wicket-keeper batter, has emerged as the highest-paid Indian cricketer, surpassing stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. With an impressive combination of IPL earnings and his BCCI contract, Pant has set a new benchmark in Indian cricket.

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Rishabh Pant (30 Crore)
Rishabh Pant (30 Crore)

Rishabh Pant, India’s dynamic wicket-keeper batter, has emerged as the highest-paid Indian cricketer, surpassing stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. With an impressive combination of IPL earnings and his BCCI contract, Pant has set a new benchmark in Indian cricket.

IPL Contract: ₹27 crore BCCI Contract: ₹3 crore

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Pant's Incredible Performance
Pant's Incredible Performance

Pant's incredible performances in all formats and his historic Test centuries in both Australia and England make him a standout player. He remains the only Asian wicket-keeper to achieve this rare feat.

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Virat Kohli (28 Crore)
Virat Kohli (28 Crore)

Virat Kohli continues to be a massive brand in cricket, with consistent performances across formats. However, Pant has overtaken him in total annual earnings.

IPL Contract: ₹21 crore BCCI Contract: ₹7 crore

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Shreyas Iyer (26.75 Crore)
Shreyas Iyer (26.75 Crore)

Though Iyer doesn’t currently hold a central BCCI contract, his IPL earnings keep him among the top earners.

IPL Contract: ₹26.75 crore BCCI Contract: None

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Jasprit Bumrah (25 crore)
Jasprit Bumrah (25 crore)

Jasprit Bumrah, known for his match-winning spells, maintains a steady position in the top five.

IPL Contract: ₹18 crore BCCI Contract: ₹7 crore

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Ravindra Jadeja (25 Crore)
Ravindra Jadeja (25 Crore)

Jadeja’s all-round brilliance makes him an indispensable asset for both franchise and national cricket teams.

IPL Contract: ₹18 crore BCCI Contract: ₹7 crore

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Rohit Sharma (23.30 Crore)
Rohit Sharma (23.30 Crore)

India’s captain in all formats ranks below Jadeja and Bumrah despite his leadership and batting prowess.

IPL Contract: ₹16.30 crore BCCI Contract: ₹7 crore

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Hardik Pandya (21.35 Crore)
Hardik Pandya (21.35 Crore)

The flamboyant all-rounder has been instrumental in Gujarat Titans’ success in the IPL, earning him a high contract value.

IPL Contract: ₹16.35 crore BCCI Contract: ₹5 crore

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