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The T20 League format is undoubtedly the most popular in the game of cricket. With the advent of T20 Leagues such as the IPL, quite a few cricketers who are not recognized nationally, manage to make a decent living. However, there is a difference in the amount of money players earn in their respective T20 Leagues. That said, here are the 5 highest paid cricketers in the top 5 T20 Leagues in the world:
5. Tamim Iqbal from Bangladesh Premier League (INR 45 Lakh)
Tamim Iqbal is undoubtedly the greatest ever opener that Bangladesh has produced in recent times. Iqbal is the highest paid cricketer in the Bangladesh Premier League. Iqbal is paid Rs 45 Lakhs for his services in the BPL. In his BPL career, Iqbal has amassed an impressive 2221 runs in total.
4. Rashid Khan from Caribbean Premier League (INR 81.56 Lakhs)
Rashid Khan is arguably one of the best spin bowlers of the modern generation. The Afghanistan cricketer is the highest paid cricketer in the Caribbean Premier League. Khan earns a hefty pay cheque of Rs 81.56 Lakhs from the CPL. In 22 matches in his CPL career, Khan has scalped an impressive 25 wickets in total.
3. Babar Azam from Pakistan Super League (INR 1.09 cr)
Babar Azam is undoubtedly one of the best batsmen that Pakistan has produced in recent times. Azam is the highest paid cricketer in the Pakistan Super League. Azam earns a whopping INR 1.09 cr from the PSL. In 52 matches in his PSL career, Azam has amassed 1774 runs in total.
2. D’Arcy Short from Big Bash League (INR 1.89 cr)
D’Arcy Short is the highest paid cricketer in the Big Bash League. Short earns a total of 1.89 cr from the BBL. In 57 matches in his BBL career, Short has amassed an impressive 2109 runs in total.
1. Virat Kohli from Indian Premier League (INR 17 cr)
Virat Kohli is the highest paid cricketer in the most lucrative T20 League in the world. The Indian skipper earns a whopping 17 cr from the IPL. In 199 matches in his IPL career, Kohli has amassed a remarkable 6076 runs in total.