Indian Cricketers And Their Salaries For The Year 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently come out with its annual contracted player’s list for the 2018-19 season. Meanwhile, the contracts, which run from October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2019, were approved by the Committee of Administrators (CoA). Rishabh Pant, who had an outstanding time in 2018 making his debut in Test cricket was the most prominent gainer.

Meanwhile, there are four Grades – A+, A, B, and C consisting of 26 players in total. The Grade A+ players will receive Rs 7 crore while A, B, and C will earn Rs 5, 3, and one crore per annum respectively.

Here is the full list of the players in annual retainer’s list:

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GRADE C (Rs 1 crore)

KEDAR JADHAV

Kedar Jadhav has been a crucial component in the current limited-overs set-up. His lower trajectory off-spin has been handy for the skippers in the middle overs to break partnerships. Besides, he can hit the ball long way in the lower-order, which provides depth to the Indian team.

The all-rounder, thus, finds himself in Grade C, earning Rs 1 crore as salary from BCCI.

DINESH KARTHIK

Dinesh Karthik has been in the reckoning till now since making his debut in 2004. Although he was out of the team for quite some time, but he floated in and out of the side.

Karthik has been a part of the ODI set up with his batting exploits in the middle order. Playing in only one format, the Tamil Nadu cricketer finds himself in Grade C, earning Rs 1 crore per year.

AMBATI RAYUDU

Ambati Rayudu burst onto the international scene once again after his scintillating performance in IPL 2018. The selectors tipped him as the best choice as the no four batsman but never managed to seal the berth due to inconsistency.

He also failed to make it to the final 15 for the ICC World Cup 2019. However, Rayudu managed to bag a Grade C deal from the BCCI.

MANISH PANDEY

Manish Pandey has lacked consistency and has been in and out of the India squad. A player with a lot of potentials, Pandey has played only 23 ODIs and 28 T20Is. When on song, he is a treat to watch and his ability to play shots all over the park makes him more special.

Despite not a regular, Pandey has been around the squad and thus managed to get a Grade C deal fro the apex body.

KHALEEL AHMED

The left-arm pacer is tipped to be the next big thing in Indian cricket. He has impressed in whatever limited opportunities that have come his way after making his debut last year.

Khaleel is undoubtedly a prized possession for the future, and BCCI recognised his potential and gave him a Grade C contract. The 21-year-old pacer has some good pace and can swing the ball both ways which make him a rare commodity in white ball cricket.

HANUMA VIHARI

Hanuma Vihari made a robust debut against England last year. He continued his stellar form and showed consistency against Australia down under. He also showed grit when the management decided to promote him in the batting order in the third Test.

The Hyderabad-born cricketer thus has earned a Grade C deal of Rs 1 crore as his annual salary. Vihari will look to seal his berth in the Test arena when India play Windies after the World Cup.

WRIDDHIMAN SAHA

The wicket-keeper from Bengal underwent tough times last year as shoulder surgery in May ruled him out of cricket for the whole year. The last time he played for India was in January 2018 against South Africa.

However, Wriddhiman Saha has recovered and played in this year’s IPL for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The selectors have now named him in the upcoming four-match List A games against Windies. As he looks to reclaim his place in the playing XI, Saha has earned a Grade C contract from BCCI.

GRADE B (Rs 3 crore)

KL RAHUL

KL Rahul has immense talent on his back, and on his day, he can murder any bowling unit across the globe. The Karnataka cricketer has represented India in all the formats; however, is yet to secure his berth.

As Rahul looks to settle the debate with his position in the playing XI, BCCI has offered him a Grade B contract; thus, earning Rs 3 crore per year as the annual salary.

UMESH YADAV

Umesh Yadav has played for India in all the three formats; however, his fortunes in the limited overs set-up has gradually turned pale. But he is an important stakeholder in the Test setup with his brisk pace and out-swingers.

As Umesh looks to get back his place in the white ball cricket, he has bagged a Grade B contract from the BCCI. As a result, he will be earning Rs 3 crore per annum as his salary.

HARDIK PANDYA

Hardik Pandya is the next big thing in Indian cricket. His ability to contribute in all the departments make him one of the highly-rated all-rounders in world cricket right now.

Pandya has made his debut in all the formats and has made a name for himself in world cricket. The 25-year-old Pandya thus has earned a Grade B contract from the BCCI earning Rs 3 crore per annum.

YUZVENDRA CHAHAL

Yuzvendra Chahal has sealed the spinners spot in the white ball cricket since he made his debut in 2016. The leg-spinner has formed a formidable partnership with Kuldeep Yadav and have played a major role in India’s recent success.

For his exploits in the limited overs cricket, Chahal will get Rs 3 crore as his annual salary from the BCCI. He is in the Grade B category, which has three more players in it.

GRADE A (Rs 5 crore)

RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN

Ravichandran Ashwin has made significant contributions to Indian cricket with his off-spin. He has played major roles in India’s recent dominance in the Test format.

Ashwin who is only a regular in the red-ball cricket will now earn Rs 5 crore per annum as his annual salary from the BCCI. Besides, Ashwin can also chip in with the bat which provides depth in the batting order.

RAVINDRA JADEJA

Ravindra Jadeja’s ability to contribute in all the departments has made a crucial component in the Indian team. The cricketer from Saurashtra is economical and chips in with good scores in the lower-order. Besides, he is one of the best fielders in the world cricket right now, which adds value to whichever team he plays for.

Jadeja, therefore, had got a Grade A contract from BCCI which will get him Rs 5 crore as annual remuneration for his service to the country. Jadeja is currently playing in all the formats of the game.

BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has led the pace department for India for quite some time now. His accurate line and length and ability to swing the ball both ways has earned him accolades from all over the globe.

The cricketer from Uttar Pradesh has been key to India’s death bowling alongside Jasprit Bumrah in white ball cricket. For his spectacular efforts for his country since his debut, Bhuvneshwar has earned Rs 5 crore contract from the BCCI which makes him a Grade A cricketer.

CHETESHWAR PUJARA

Cheteshwar Pujara is currently the most dependable batsman for India in Test cricket. His passion and determination for playing innings have drawn comparisons with former India cricketer Rahul Dravid.

Pujara, who has 18 centuries and 20 fifties to his name has bagged a Grade A contract from the BCCI which will get him Rs 5 crore per annum as his salary. India will want Pujara more such long innings as they look to bring more laurels in that format.

AJINKYA RAHANE

India’s Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane is a regular in the longer format of the game; however, has not got enough chances in the limited overs format. Rahane is an elegant looking batsman and his personality both on and off the field is very attractive.

The 90 ODI veteran has found himself in the Grade A among several other cricketers. As a result, Rahane will earn Rs 5 crore per annum as remuneration from the BCCI.

MS DHONI

The former India skipper MS Dhoni, has been one of the greatest servants of Indian cricket. Under his leadership, India have won three ICC event, including two World Cups.

The greatest finisher Inda have ever produced, Dhoni has retired from Test cricket and now only plays the limited versions of the game. The Jharkhand-born cricketer, who was once a part of the top grade, has now found himself in the Grade A, thus earning Rs 5 crore as annual salary from the BCCI.

SHIKHAR DHAWAN

While he looks to lose his Test spot gradually, Shikhar Dhawan is the best in the business when it comes to limited overs cricket. His aggressive style of batting is something to gaze upon, and when he times the ball, Dhawan makes others look below average.

One of the best opening batters India have produced, Dhawan will strive for greater heights in the coming days. As a result, BCCI has kept him among the Grade A cricketers who will get an annual salary of Rs 5 crore per annum.

MOHAMMED SHAMI

Mohammed Shami has been exceptional in the ODIs and Test cricket in the last two years. He recently became the first India pacer to win the man of the series award in Australia.

The Bengal pacer has received a much-needed boost from the BCCI as he looks to contribute more to his country’s success. Shami has bagged a Grade A contract from the apex body which will fetch him Rs 5 crore as remuneration.

ISHANT SHARMA

The tall and lanky fast bowler who could rake up a good pace, Ishant Sharma has been around the scene for almost 12 years now. Although he has lost his place in coloured jersey, Sharma has been in the reckoning in the five-day format of the game.

With 90 odd Test behind his back, Ishant has earned Grade A contract from the BCCI which will get him Rs 5 crore per annum as his annual salary.

KULDEEP YADAV

Kuldeep Yadav is a left-arm wrist spinner which is still a rare commodity in world cricket. Kuldeep has a handful of variations in his armoury and at times is tough to read for the batsmen. Since making his debut in 2017, Kuldeep didn’t have to look back.

His career graph has gone up with each passing match while his purse has also got fatter. He current earns Rs 5 crore as remuneration from BCCI. Kuldeep is currently a Grade A cricketer who is below the Grade A+ category.

RISHABH PANT

Rishabh Pant has come up the ranks quickly and made his debut in all formats of the game. His aggressive batting has been the talking point for quite some time now. He also scored centuries in England and Australia to stamp his authority in the Test format when Pant came in the side in place of Wriddhiman Saha.

Although he has sealed the Test berth, Pant is struggled to attain consistency in the shorter versions. Despite that, the young cricketer from Delhi has bagged a Grade A contract from BCCI which yields him Rs 5 crore per annum.

GRADE A+ (Rs 7 crore)

VIRAT KOHLI

India skipper Virat Kohli is currently the most sought after cricketer in world cricket right now. The talismanic run-scorer has taken his game to a whole new level and has made breaking records a regular habit.

Kohli, who is keen to take this Indian team to new heights, has rightfully bagged a contract of the topmost value. The Delhi-born cricket is in the A+ Grade, thus earning Rs 7 crore as his annual salary from the apex body.

ROHIT SHARMA

The vice-captain of India in ODI and T20I format, Rohit Sharma is one of the highly-rated cricketers in the world cricket. Rohit when on song, is the most eye-pleasing batsman of this generation.

Although Rohit has failed to make a mark in the Test arena, the Mumbai cricketer hs certainly made a mark in the other two formats scoring tons of runs. As a result, BCCI has named Rohit in the top Grade which will make him earn Rs 7 crore as an annual salary.

JASPRIT BUMRAH

Jasprit Bumrah is arguably the best fast bowler in the world cricket currently. His pace and variations with an unusual action make him a rare commodity in this discipline.

The young fast bowler has already left a mark of himself and will have a lot of time left to break records in international cricket. As he plays a crucial part in all the three formats, Bumrah is only among the three players to get a Grade A+ contract. Going by the agreement, Bumrah will get Rs 7 crore as his annual salary from the BCCI.