Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a game-changer for many Indian players, with several not only securing their place in the Indian team but also making it onto the BCCI contract list, recently BCCI announced their new plan for the uncapped Indians who played international cricket between IPLs will receive a hike in their IPL salary.
Players getting Salary hike in IPL 2024
Players | Present salary | Salary hike |
Rinku Singh | 55 Lakhs | 1 crore |
Jitesh Sharma | 20 Lakhs | 50 Lakhs |
Sai Sudarshan | 20 Lakhs | 50 Lakhs |
Rajat Patidar | 20 Lakhs | 50 Lakhs |
Rinku Singh
IPL 2023 became a life-changing moment for this Uttar Pradesh batter, after a breakthrough year in T20Is for India, Rinku Singh is rewarded a hike in IPL salary ahead of the 2024 season from 55 lakhs to 1 crore.
Rajat Patidar
After a successful IPL season in 2022 for RCB, Rajat Patidar contributed 404 runs in 12 matches with an average of 40.4.
Unfortunately, he faced a setback in the IPL 2023 season, as he suffered from a heel injury, costed him the entire IPL season of 2023.
However, he is also set to receive a handsome hike in his IPL salary for this season, increasing from 20 lakhs to 50 lakhs.
Sai Sudharsan
On his ODI debut against South Africa, Sudharsan scored 50 runs. Sai Sudharsan’s consistency as an opener for the international team and in the IPL for Gujarat Titans earned him a Grade C contract from the BCCI, he is also eligible for a salary hike in this IPL season, increasing his salary from 20 lakh to 50 lakh.
Jitesh Sharma
Jitesh Sharma is also coming into a limelight as a T20 wicketkeeper for India. Punjab Kings batter did decently well in the middle order, showing his power-hitting abilities and consistently chipping in with 20-30 runs in the death overs.
Sharma is set to receive a bonus in his salary, from Rs 20 lakh to 50 lakhs.