Pakistan Super League (PSL) may not be the best T20 leagues around the world, but it does have its own charm. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak in 2021, this year’s PSL has been postponed even after starting on a decent note. There are plenty of overseas players who play in both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and PSL. IPL stars like Rashid Khan, David Miller, Imran Tahir makes their presence in both the leagues in the sub-continent.
According to financial strength, the PSL is yet to reach the level of IPL in terms of financials, but still, a few players earn a decent amount of buck in Pakistan as well. Here we will take a look at all those players and the difference in their salaries which they earn in two of the most exciting T20 leagues in world cricket.
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Rashid Khan
The 22-year-old is already one of the best bowlers in T20 cricket and the world. One of the first names on the team sheet, Rashid Khan plays in the XI whenever he is in the squad. The leg spinner earns approximately INR 1.25 crore at Lahore Qalandars and earns 9 crores at Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL.
Chris Lynn
Chris Lynn earned a name for himself in the Big Bash in Australia. However, his IPL career has not been the greatest. After playing 5 seasons for Kolkata Knight Riders, Lynn is currently plying his trade for Mumbai Indians. However, he manages to earn approximately INR 1.25 crore at Multan Sultans, while earning 2 crores at MI.
David Miller
Famously known as “Killer Miller”, the South African middle-order batsman has had wonderful outings in IPL for Kings XI Punjab. Since then he is not in his prime form and Rajasthan Royals bought him for 75 lakhs. Miller earns a few more in Pakistan, Peshawar Zalmi pays him 95 lakhs INR for his services.
Chris Gayle
The Universe boss of T20 cricket, Chris Gayle was bought for 2 crores by Kings XI Punjab. He has a contract of 95 lakhs INR in PSL where he plays for Quetta Gladiators.
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Apart from them, Mohammad Nabi (Karachi Kings), Daniel Christian (Karachi Kings) earn the same amount of 44 lakhs INR. Nabi earns INR 1 crore at Sunrisers Hyderabad while Christian was bought by RCB for a whopping price of ₹4.8 crore INR. Former IPL Purple Cap winner Imran Tahir has a contract of 44 lakhs in PSL on the oteh rhand, he was retained in the IPL by Chennai Super Kings INR 1 crore.
