Samuel Lisubila

updated at August 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM

By the 16th century in the south of England, cricket was already famous and was initially played by rural youngsters. With its evolution, it has grown to be one of the most popular games in the world, earning its players revenue enough to compete with top sports like football.

With 113 years of existence, many have grown to adore the game. According to Forbes, India's yearly cricket tournament is the world's fastest-growing sports league in 2022. This positively affects the market growth, with the Global Cricket market expected to reach $3.5 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 28.6% from 2022 to 2029.

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With the introduction of significant competitions, the best players in the leagues earn alot of money thanks to their talents on the field. With most of them from Asia, most players worldwide have made a fortune from the sport and continue to build legacies.

The average professional cricket player earns around $2 million. However, this amount might seem minimal compared to other world's most prominent sports leagues, such as the NFL and the NBA, which can earn upto $40 million annually.

Cricket pro-player salary

As much as the game's players earn less than other professional athletes, they make pretty alot as compared to the average population. Together with their salaries, sponsorships, endorsements, and other off-public businesses come in handy to generate their wealth. Here are the top five highest-paid players in the world:

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5. Kieron Pollard (West Indies)

The talented Trinidadian captains the West Indies and the Trinbago Knight Riders in the Caribbean Premier League. He is an all-rounder and a medium-pace batsman, and a bowler. As of 2022, he earns $560k annually and has a net worth of $15 million.

4. Eoin Morgan (England)

Eoin Morgan is an England-born Irish athlete who captained the England team from 2015 to his retirement in June 2022, the Kolkata Knight Raiders of the Indian Premier League, and the London Spirit in the Hundred. The Wisden Cricketer of 2022 earns a salary of $320k per month and has accumulated a net worth of upto $15 million as of 2022.

How popular is cricket?

It is the second most popular sport in the world with 2.5 billion fans, behind soccer's 3.5 billion. With only 4200 professional players worldwide, there are more than 30 million registered athletes. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), over 120 countries play the game on some level. Most of these are in Asian countries, especially India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

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3. Rohit Sharma (India)

From playing for Mumbai to captaining the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League, he is considered one of the greatest fielders of all time. The Indian vice-captain earns a monthly salary of $170k and is estimated to be worth $25 million as of 2022.

2. Dean Elgar (South Africa)

Dean is a South African playing Tests and ODIs and currently captains Test. However, the left-arm slow bowler is among the short-tempered players of all time, thanks to his aggressiveness on the field. With a whopping net worth of $40 million, he comes second among the highest earners and earns alot through sponsorships.

1. Virat Kohli (India)

Forbes has listed Virat Kohli as the most paid fielder in the world. In addition, the former Indian national team captain is listed as the best Indian player in the world, earning multiple sponsorships and endorsements. His achievements have landed him a net worth of $140 million and a $690k monthly salary.

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Who is the most paid cricketer?

Virat Kohli. The 33-year-old, as of 2022, is the former captain of the Indian national team, has a vital role in the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Premier League, and plays for Delhi. As of 2022, he earns a monthly salary of $690k.

Cricket coach's average salary

Based on 87 salaries received from coaches, the average annual salary of one is an estimated $2,483 in India. In the United States, their wages are $41,111 annually.

What is the difference between cricket and baseball?

Both are 'bat and ball' families of games, having similarities and differences. While the basic principle is the same, the two differ in rules, terminology, playing equipment, number of players, and field size. However, cricket is considered a more challenging game than baseball, as batting and bowling require alot of patience, perseverance, guts, and a considerable amount of skill.

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With the evolvement of cricket, just like other sports personalities, its players also make money through salaries, bonuses, endorsements, and advertisements. This has greatly influenced the popularity of the game, drawing its roots from the end of the 16th century.

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