IPL 2021: Highest Paid Player from each Franchise in IPL 2021.
Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021: India biggest sporting event Indian Premier League (IPL) is around the corner and the preparation has already begun. The dates of the IPL 2021 auctions has been announced and the event will be held on 18th February in Chennai following the two test matches against England.
The cash-rich league has become the huge contributor in the player’s income and many players have earned manifolds. In the article, we will look at the highest-paid player from each franchise in IPL 2021.
In the article, we will cover the IPL 2021 retention amount of the highest-paid player along with his Franchise name and Total amount earned from the Indian Premier League.
Highest Paid Player from Each Franchise in IPL 2021:
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Highest Paid Player – Ben Stokes.
IPL 2021 Salary – 12.5 Crores.
Total IPL Salary – 8,852,156.63 USD
The English Cricketer, Ben Stokes joined inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2018 auctions for whopping 12.5 crores. Stokes who form the core of Royals has been instrumental in leading the franchise. In IPL 2021, Ben Stokes was retained by Rajasthan Royals for the same price.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Highest Paid Player – Pat Cummins
IPL 2021 Salary – 15.5 Crore
Total IPL Salary – 5,146,602.69 USD
The Aussie pacer, Pat Cummins was brought by Shahrukh Khan owned franchise in IPL 2020 auctions for whopping 15.5 crores. The pacer however could not justify his price tag in IPL 2020. It will be interesting to watch the pacer in action.
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)
Highest Paid Player – KL Rahul
IPL 2021 Salary – 11 Crore
Total IPL Salary – 6,601,375.72 USD
Kannur Lokesh Rahul, the skipper of Kings XI Punjab was acquired by the franchise in 2018 auctions. Rahul will be leading the side once again. Last time the cricketer emerged as the highest run-getter of IPL 2020 in just 14 games. Rahul amassed around 600 runs with a tremendous average of over 50.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Highest Paid Player – David Warner
IPL 2021 Salary – 12.5 Crore
Total IPL Salary – 9,744,471.86 USD
David Warner is the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, the franchise brought the left-handed batsman in 2014. Since then he is the part of the one-time champions. Warner has an amazing record for the franchise. In 2020 IPL, Warner scored 548 runs in 16 games and was the leading run-scorer for SRH.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Highest Paid Player – Rishabh Pant
IPL 2021 Salary – 8 Crore
Total IPL Salary – 4,913,290.04 USD
The wicketkeeper-batsman, Rishabh Pant was brought by Delhi based franchise in 2016. The dashing cricketer is known for his explosive batting and he has proved himself in the recent series against Australia. In IPL 2020, the left-handed batsman scored 343 runs in 14 games.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Highest Paid Player – MS Dhoni
IPL 2021 Salary – 15 Crore
Total IPL Salary – 20,976,180.15 USD
MS Dhoni is with Chennai Super Kings since the IPL 2008. The franchise was banned for two years and Dhoni had to change the franchise but later when the ban was lifted, Dhoni was brought back by CSK. The most valuable purchase for Chennai Super Kings has retained MS Dhoni for 15 Crores.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Highest Paid Player – Rohit Sharma
IPL 2021 Salary – 15 Crore
Total IPL Salary – 20,119,785.46 USD
The captain of the most successful IPL franchise, Rohit Sharma was brought by the franchise back in 2011. The defending champions have retained Rohit Sharma for whopping INR 15 crores and will lead the side. In IPL 2020, Rohit amassed 332 runs in 12 games.
Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB)
Highest Paid Player – Virat Kohli
IPL 2021 Salary – 17 Crore
Total IPL Salary – 19,653,160.15 USD
Virat Kohli is the only cricketer to feature for only one franchise since IPL inception in 2008. Kohli has been a valuable buy for RCB and has scored a lot of runs for them. In IPL 2021, RCB retained their skipper for 17 crores. Kohli in IPL 2020 scored 466 runs in 15 games.
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