The top five highest-paid cricketers in the world

 

As of 2024, the top five highest-paid cricketers in the world, based on their annual salaries and earnings from various cricketing engagements, are:

5. Rohit Sharma (India): With an annual income of around $1.25 million, Sharma's earnings are attributed to his central contract with the BCCI and his role as captain of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL.

4. Virat Kohli (India): Kohli earns about $1.3 million annually from his central contract with the BCCI and his longstanding association with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.

3. Mitchell Starc (Australia): With an annual salary of approximately $1.68 million, Starc's earnings come from his Australian national team contract and participation in the IPL.

2. KL Rahul (India): Earning around $1.8 million annually, Rahul's income is derived from his IPL engagements and a central contract with the BCCI.

1. Shreyas Iyer (India): With an annual income of approximately $2.2 million, Iyer's earnings are bolstered by a significant Indian Premier League (IPL) contract and his central contract with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

These figures primarily represent their salaries from cricket boards and IPL contracts. Many of these players also have substantial earnings from endorsements and other ventures, which can significantly increase their total annual income.