IPL players may get as high as Rs.61 crores next year
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to scrap the $ 5 million cap on the players' salaries from next season onwards, a move that could see top cricketers earn as much as $15 million (Rs 61 crore approx).
The IPL had put a cap of $ 5 million (just over Rs 20 crore) for the franchises this year to prevent the rich team owners from splurging too much.
But with the inaugural edition turning out to be a major success, the players are set to reap the rewards in the next season.
"If we hadn't done that, I can tell you that our players would already be the highest-paid across any sport in the world," IPL Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi .
"It will happen - if not today, then tomorrow. Because once the franchises have established themselves, it will be a free-for-all," he added.
Hayden confirmed that players were up for a financial windfall when the next season of the IPL gets underway.
"From what I have heard, some of the stuff (payments) this year could be just the tip of the iceberg," Hayden said.
The IPL had put a cap of $ 5 million (just over Rs 20 crore) for the franchises this year to prevent the rich team owners from splurging too much.
But with the inaugural edition turning out to be a major success, the players are set to reap the rewards in the next season.
"If we hadn't done that, I can tell you that our players would already be the highest-paid across any sport in the world," IPL Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi .
"It will happen - if not today, then tomorrow. Because once the franchises have established themselves, it will be a free-for-all," he added.
Hayden confirmed that players were up for a financial windfall when the next season of the IPL gets underway.
"From what I have heard, some of the stuff (payments) this year could be just the tip of the iceberg," Hayden said.