Producer: Peuli Bakshi

TOP 5 HIGHEST PAID INDIAN CRICKETERS

The Indian cricketers get paid based on their performance in the last 12 months. The players get to sign contracts that are divided into 4 categories - A+, A, B & C.

VIRAT KOHLI

The star batsman has a base salary of INR 7 crore, with an A+ contract type. 

ROHIT SHARMA

Like Virat, Indian skipper Rohit also has a base salary of INR 7 Crore, with an A+ contract type. 

RAVINDRA JADEJA

The all-rounder also has a base salary of INR 7 Crore, with an A+ contract type. 

JASPRIT BUMRAH

Like the previously mentioned 3, this fast bowler also has a base salary of INR 7 Crore, with an A+ contract type. 

RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN

The off-spinner turned all-rounder has a base salary of INR 5 Crore, with an A contract type. 

Some other category A players include- Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Mohammad Shami and Axar Patel.