India and Pakistan will face each other in the deciding group match of the T20 World Cup on June 9, 2024, at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow, New York. While India crushed Ireland in their opening match by eight wickets, Pakistan lost their opening match against the United States. Hence, it will be a ‘must win’ for Pakistan who currently have zero points. However, for the Indian team, it is not a cakewalk because when we talk about ‘India vs Pakistan’, it is about more than just points, it is about pride and honour.
India-Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup 2024: Salary difference between Pakistani and Indian players
On June 9, 2024, India and Pakistan will once again look to add another exciting page to their timeless rivalry. Not only the people of India and Pakistan, but the entire world stands still to witness the magic of this classic clash with so much history. As for the head-to-head match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, they have played seven matches so far. While the ‘Men in Blue’ have won seven matches, the ‘Men in Green’ have beaten India only once, and one match ended in a draw.
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India and Pakistan last met on October 23, 2022, in the T20 World Cup in Melbourne, Australia. The match ended in India’s favor as they defeated Pakistan by four wickets. According to the cricket analysts, the India vs Pakistan clash on Sunday will be a nail-biting affair as the winner in Group A of the T20 World Cup will have a slight edge. Before the exciting clash, let’s talk about how much money BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) are investing in their key players.
#1. Virat Kohli vs. Babar Azam: Pakistan’s richest cricketer earns 12 times less than ‘Cheeku’
Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and current Pakistan team captain Babar Azam will once again be in the spotlight. Both batsmen have been key players in their respective teams for several years. However, they will feel extra pressure in this match as both teams are eyeing the T20 World Cup trophy. Virat and Babar’s respective contracts with BCCI and PCB show that they are both among the highest paid cricketers in their countries. While Virat earns Rs 70 crore annually, Babar receives only Rs 43,500,000 annual salary, which is 12 times less than Virat’s annual salary.
#2. Rohit Sharma vs Mohammad Rizwan
The captain of the Indian cricket team Rohit Sharma also has an A+ contract with BCCI which is equal to that of his teammate Virat Kohli. Therefore, Rohit also earns Rs 70 crore per year. If we compare him with Pakistan’s other key player Mohammad Rizwan, the difference is pretty much the same. The reason for this is the fact that he also has the same contract as Babar Azam with PCB, which means Mohammad Rizwan also earns Rs 43,500,000 which is 12 times less than Rohit.
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#3. Jasprit Bumrah vs Shaheen Afridi
Shaheen Afridi, known as ‘Pakistan’s new-ball pacer’, needs no introduction. The left-handed pacer had already showcased his bowling talent in the ICC Cricket World Cup last year when he took 16 wickets in 7 matches. Thanks to his exceptional bowling talent, Shaheen also has an ‘A+’ contract with PCB, which means he earns Rs 43,50,000 annually. On the Indian side, Jasprit Bumrah is the only bowler in the Indian team who has an A+ contract with BCCI. The explosive bowler earns Rs 70 million annually.
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#4. Ravindra Jadeja vs Fakhar Zaman
Fakhar Zaman is one of the most important players of the Pakistan cricket team. He scored his first ODI century in 2017 against India. No wonder he will make his mark in the T20 World Cup against India. As far as his annual salary is concerned, he falls in the B category and earns Rs 31 lakhs annually. In contrast, India’s star player Ravindra Jadeja earns Rs 7 crore per year.
#5. Rishabh Pant vs Iftikhar Ahmed
Iftikhar Ahmed, known by the nickname ‘Chachu’, is considered to be an extremely ‘dangerous’ batsman in world cricket. The Pakistani cricketer has a ‘Category D’ contract with PCB, which means he earns an estimated Rs 26.28 lakh per year. However, Indian wicket-keeper and batsman Rishabh Pant earns Rs 5 crore per year.
What do you think about the salaries of Indian and Pakistani players? Who do you think will justify their high-paying contract with an impressive performance in the upcoming clash on Sunday? Let us know.
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