USA cricketers' earnings revealed: Complete list of contracted players and their salaries
The USA cricket team has started the T20 World Cup 2024 on a high note. They beat Canada by seven wickets in their first game and then pulled off a stunning upset against Pakistan in the Super Over. Despite the recent growth of cricket in the USA, players are still underpaid compared to other cricket boards, but salaries are expected to improve after the team's impressive performance in the T20 World Cup. Take a look at USA T20 World Cup team pla...Read More
USA Cricketers' Salary Revealed: The USA cricket team has started the T20 World Cup 2024 on a high note. They beat Canada by seven wickets in their first game and then pulled off a stunning upset against Pakistan in the Super Over. This win has boosted their chances of moving to the next round, but they will need to defeat at least one of the remaining teams, India or Ireland.
The USA is seen as a huge market for cricket, with the potential to be as popular as the NFL and NBA. Hosting the T20 World Cup in the USA is part of the strategy to promote the sport. Many cricketers have moved to the USA to advance their careers. Despite the recent growth of cricket in the USA, players are still underpaid compared to other cricket boards, but salaries are expected to improve after the team's impressive performance in the T20 World Cup.
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Salary of USA Players
Following the USA's upset victory over Pakistan, the players are receiving much-deserved recognition and some have become household names. There is increased interest in their earnings. The official salary details for USA players have been revealed. Players have different contract lengths, with some on a one-year contract and others on a three-month contract. The minimum annual salary is $15,080 (about Rs. 12 lakh) and the highest can go up to $90,000 (about Rs. 75 lakh). Here is the list of centrally contracted USA cricketers, as reported by Sports Planet:
| Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| Saurabh Netravalkar (c) | Three-month central contract |
| Steven Taylor (vc) | One year central contract |
| Karima Gore | Three-month central contract |
| Elmore Hutchinson | Three-month central contract |
| Aaron Jones | Three-month central contract |
| Nosthush Kenjige | Three-month central contract |
| Jaskaran Malhotra | Three-month central contract |
| Xavier Marshall | One year central contract |
| Monank Patel | One year central contract |
| Nisarg Patel | Three-month central contract |
| Sagar Patel | Three-month central contract |
| Timil Patel | Three-month central contract |
| Jasdeep Singh | One year central contract |
| Rusty Theron | Three-month central contract |
| Timroy Allen | N/A |
| Cameron Gannon | N/A |
| Ali Khan | N/A |
| Hayden Walsh Jr. | N/A |
| Elmore Hutchinson | N/A |
| Jannisar Khan | N/A |
| Roy Silva | N/A |
Before the tournament started, there were many questions about how cricket would fare in the USA, a country known for baseball. The T20 World Cup 2024 is still in its early stages, but Team USA has already become a success story. They have won their first two games, and Thursday's upset over Pakistan has strengthened their chances of advancing to the Super 8.
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