Highest paid cricketers 2025 News

Here are the top 10 highest-paid cricketers in the world in 2025 based on their national board contracts. From India’s Rs 7 crore stars to Australia’s $2M captain, see how much your favorite players earn.   

Babar Azam has been signed by Sydney Sixers for Big Bash League 2025, becoming one of the highest-paid players in BBL history with a deal reportedly worth PKR 10 crore (~₹4 crore). However, his earnings are significantly lower than IPL's highest-paid player, Rishabh Pant, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a record ₹27 crore. This stark ₹23 crore gap highlights IPL’s financial dominance over other global T20 leagues. While Babar brings world-class experience and prestige to BBL, Pant’s mega deal, brand endorsements, and ₹100 crore net worth underscore the unmatched commercial appeal of the Indian Premier League.

Cricket is not just a sport, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry that has turned many players into global icons and financial powerhouses. From legends of the past to modern-day superstars, find out which cricketers sit at the top of the financial ladder in 2025.