Every IPL auction produces new billionaires in Indian cricket, and the IPL retention on Monday had a similar effect, as a slew of young talents who dazzled last season were kept by their respective teams for a hefty sum.
The Indian Premier League has produced a number of quality players for the Indian cricket team over the years. The list of young talents who made a mark in the IPL and went on to do well for the Indian cricket team is too long, whether it’s Ravindra Jadeja or Ravichandran Ashwin, Hardik Pandya or Jasprit Bumrah, or the latest phenomenon Venkatesh Iyer. These players were not only successful on the cricket pitch, but they were also well compensated by their respective teams. Every IPL auction produces new billionaires in Indian cricket, and the IPL retention on Monday had a similar effect, as a slew of young talents who dazzled last season were kept by their respective teams for a hefty sum.
The following is a list of players who were retained by their teams and had a significant increase in their salary.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the first person to mention Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Salary in 2021: Rs 20 lakh
Salary in 2022: Rs 6 crore
Chennai Super Kings have retained the IPL 2021 orange cap winner. His top-of-the-order performances, along with those of Faf du Plessis, were the cornerstone of CSK’s title-winning campaign.
Venkatesh Iyer is number two on the list.
Salary in 2021: Rs 20 lakh
Salary in 2022: Rs 8 crore
In the UAE leg of the IPL 2021, the dynamic left-handed opening batter turned around Kolkata Knight Riders’ fortunes. His batsmanship and ability to contribute a few overs helped KKR find a solid balance in the team, allowing them to reach the final.
Arshdeep Singh is the third person on the list.
Salary in 2021: Rs 20 lakh
Salary in 2022: Rs 4 crore
Last season, the Punjab Kings’ paceman impressed with his performances and bowled the team’s challenging overs. His tenacious play has earned him a 20-fold pay increase for the coming season.
4) Abdul Samad is a well-known figure in the Arab world.
Salary in 2021: Rs 20 lakh
Salary in 2022: Rs 4 crore
The all-rounder is noted for his long-distance hitting skills and his ability to bowl useful part-time spin. Samad is well regarded by SRH management, which has resulted in a significant pay boost.
5) Umran Malik is a Pakistani politician.
Salary in 2021: Rs 20 lakh
Salary in 2022: Rs 4 crore
With his raw pace, the man who strolled in as a replacement for T Natarajan impressed everyone. SRH has long aimed to build a strong bowling unit around Indian pacers, and Malik is regarded as a potential star.