Australian Central contracted players

[Sehwag1830]

Contracted players: Michael Clarke, Patrick Cummins, Xavier Doherty, Brad Haddin, Ryan Harris, Ben Hilfenhaus, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, James Pattinson, Ricky Ponting, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, Shane Watson, David Warner There were no major surprises in those contracted which offer a basic salary of A$230,000 (US$232,900). http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/51609/australia-strike-player-deal,-cut-central-contracts

[Crookbond]

How much do Indian players get in comparison?

[Sehwag1830]

How much do Indian players get in comparison?

1 crore for Grade A players. Grade A includes all major test players like Sehwag,Laxman,Sachin,Zaheer etc

[Crookbond]

How much would that be in USD?

[Sehwag1830]

How much would that be in USD?

Bhai Indian currency has taken a beating last year. So approx USD 200,000

[Crookbond]

^ So without taking a beating, it would be approx. the same right?

[Sehwag1830]

^ So without taking a beating' date=' it would be approx. the same right?[/quote'] YES. Money is not the problem. However consider this: A Grade A Indian cricketer makes only 600000 USD , if he plays all ODI,TEST,T20 in a year for Indian team. And compare this salary to IPL salary or endorsement salary . There is not much money in International cricket.

[Precambrian]

Lol just 6 batsmen contracted - and out of that one is David Hussey who is not a test candidate. and Ed Cowan who's their regular opener doesnt have a contract. Lol.

[Crookbond]

YES. Money is not the problem. However consider this: A Grade A Indian cricketer makes only 600000 USD , if he plays all ODI,TEST,T20 in a year for Indian team. And compare this salary to IPL salary or endorsement salary . There is not much money in International cricket.

Yea, pretty true. In one thread, people were comparing cricketer salaries to Football and Golf. :cantstop: