Every cricket fan knows how big and rich the BCCI cricket board is, but when it comes to being champions in ICC tournaments, no country is close to the Australian Cricket Board.
The Aussies may not have the same quality of cricket as Indian cricketers, such as playing spin, but their mentality and contribution to their nation are truly commendable.
Australian cricket players constantly contribute to their nation’s great success by performing on the big stage, but what do Australian cricketers get in return apart from fame? We are talking about their yearly contract fee and match fee.
Today, we are here to discuss the salary of Australian cricket players across all three formats.Â
First, let’s understand who is responsible for the accommodation, match fees, and yearly contract-based salary given to Australian cricket players.
Cricket Australia Board ( CA )
As most Indian cricket fans know, the BCCI is in charge of the Indian cricket team and looks after the players and their salaries. Similarly, Cricket Australia (CA) is the governing authority that conducts cricket matches for the Australian team and pays the players’ salaries.
Every activity related to professional cricket in Australia is closely regulated and managed by the Cricket Australia Board. This includes organizing domestic and international matches, player management, development and promotion, and enforcing rules and regulations.
Cricket Australia is known for its discipline and does not hesitate to take strict action against those who violate the game’s rules. A notable example is the ban imposed on Steven Smith and David Warner for their involvement in the sandpaper scandal against South Africa.
How Much Salary Does Australian Cricketers Earn ?
The amount of Salary Australian cricketers earn every year can vary depending upon their contract which is offered by CA based on their performances and it has three different types of contract where players enjoy different salaries.
- Top Tier Contract
- Mid Tier Contract
- Entry Level Contract
Salaries Of Top Tier Australian Players
All Australian cricket players under the Top Tier contract earn between AUD 1 million to AUD 2 million annually, which includes their match fees, yearly salary, and bonuses provided by Cricket Australia.
Therefore, the top-performing cricketers in Australia earn between 5.8 crore INR to 11.6 crore INR as far as Salary of Australian Players in INR is concerned. Players such as Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith and Mitchell Starc are part of this top tier contract salary plan of CA.
Salary Of Mid Tier Australian Cricketer
The underrated cricketers of Australia, such as Nathan Lyon for Test cricket, Travis Head for white-ball formats, Marnus Labuschagne for Test and ODI cricket, and Matthew Wade and Alex Carey for both red and white-ball cricket, fall under the mid-tier contract category across all three formats.
In terms of yearly salary, mid-tier Australian cricket players earn between 2.5 crore to 5.8 crore annually, which equates to approximately AUD 500,000 to AUD 1 million based on their contributions in different formats and under varying conditions.
Entry Level Tier 
Players who are on entry-level or lower-tier contracts with Cricket Australia earn the lowest salaries, as they are still securing their permanent places in the regular playing XI.
They earn around 300,000 AUD to 500,000 AUD. Players like Cameron Green, Jhye Richardson, Josh Philippe, and Will Pucovski fall into this category of entry-level contract players with Cricket Australia.
Highest-paid players of the Australian Cricket Team
1) Pat CumminsÂ
The dream run of Australian Test and ODI team captain Pat Cummins still running where he first led his nation to win ICC TEST Championship, then Ashes 2023, and 2023 ODI WC.
Hence, Patrick Cummins is currently the highest paid player of Australian cricket where he earns 12 crore INR / AUD 1 million dollars excluding his captaincy bonus of 200k AUD. These numbers do not include IPL money and sponsorship ads.
The fun fact is ECB is more richer than CA, yet England Cricketers are not being paid as much as Pat Cumminns is earning while playing from Australia.
2) Steven Smith
After the Sandpaper scandal in March 2018, Steven Smith not only lost his top-tier Cricket Australia contract but also his captaincy of the Australian team in Test and ODI cricket. However, his phenomenal comeback during the Ashes 2019 led to his reinstatement in the playing 11 and the restoration of his Grade A contract annually.
Currently, after Pat Cummins, the legendary Test batsman Steven Smith ranks number two in terms of earning the highest salary for the Australian cricket team, earning 11.5 crore INR, which is equivalent to approximately AUD 2.07 million. Smith remains a crucial asset for Cricket Australia in both Test and ODI formats.
3) David Warner
David Warner’s contribution to his country spans across Test, ODI, and T20 cricket, inspiring younger generations of cricketers. He stands as the third pillar of the Australian side, which is why Cricket Australia annually offers him a top-tier contract in recognition of his incredible performances.
Warner receives 11 crore INR ( AUD 2 Million )per year from the Australian cricket board, encompassing his top-level contract fees as well as fees for ODIs, T20s, and Test matches. This makes him the third-highest-paid Australian cricketer.
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