After the Indian premiere League, the Big Bash League has been the second most followed T20 League all over the world. The craze of BBL gradually increased due to the various celebs like Kardashians promoting it on their social media. The crazy twenty-over format gathers batters and bowlers from all over the globe to showcase their talents and entertain the audience. Furthermore, the craze of cricket in Australia has been a catalyst for its success. Players earn high salaries owing to the high budget that the league offers. Some of those highly-paid athletes are:
1. D’Archy Short
Short has been the most expensive cricketer in the BBL a staggering salary of $258,000. The left-hander had been playing only for the last five years and has left a huge impact on the league. He has proved himself by giving a crucial start for the team while batting first or chasing; all these have significantly increased his worth. Ever, since the 2017-18 season of the BBL, where he won the “Man Of The Tournament”, he has been unstoppable.
2. Andrew Tye
A surprise but Andrew Tye has been the only bowler in the top eight expensive players of BBL. A consistent performer with the bowl who helped his team pick important wickets and constraint batters. He took 93 wickets in BBL, making him the fourth-highest wicket-taker in the competition; hence, his worth of $246,800 has been justifiable, making him one of the most valuable players in the league.
3. Marcus Stoinis
Starting his career with Perth Scorchers, Stoinis has been a phenomenal player for the Melbourne Stars. An all-rounder who helps to maintain the essential balance of the team. His skills of prolific batting and fast bowling. He scored 2137 runs and picked up 36 wickets in his BBL career. Thus, Melbourne pays $227,900 for its services.
4. Chris Lynn
Unarguably one of the best batters in Australia, Chris Lynn has been the leading run scorer in the Big Bash League. The hard hitter has been a consistent performer for the Brisbane Heat since their inception and has become the face of the team. Lynn has smashed 2790 runs in the BBL at a prolific strike rate, making him one of the highest-paid cricketers with $202,000.
5. Joe Root
Joe Root’s valuation in the BBL has been no less than a surprise for all critics and fans. Despite, his poor reputation in T20s, the Sydney Thunders signed him for $200,000. Root made his debut in the 2018-19 season and in fact, it remains the only season of BBL to feature Root; he represented the Sydney Thunders only in seven games and scored only 116 runs in BBL.
6. Alex Carey
Playing for the Adelaide Strikers, Alex Carey receives $199,600 as a salary. The wicketkeeper batter scored 1342 runs in 43 BBL matches. The talented player has been excellent with his gloves behind the wicket. Alex gradually earned a reputation and evolved into a promising batter for his team.
7. Rashid Khan
The Afghan leg spinner has featured in all the major T20 leagues. His consistent performances and delightful leg spin have won the hearts of cricket lovers. This led to increased demand for his services. The Adelaide Strikers signed Rashid Khan for $198,800 in the 2017-18 season. He took 72 wickets since then and has been phenomenal. His contribution with the bat down the batting lineup shouldn’t be ignored.
8. Ashton Agar
The Australian orthodox left-arm spinner, Ashton Agar, debuted for Perth Scorchers in 2013; his prolific all-round abilities made him a crucial member of the squad. Picking important wickets or scoring runs for the team, Agar held on to his reputation. Perth Scorchers paid Agar $197,900 for his services.
9. Dan Christian
One of the greatest players of the Big Bash League, Dan Christian has been the most impactful player. The pace-bowling all-rounder scored 1745 runs and picked 82 wickets in the ten seasons of the BBL. The Hobart Hurricanes signed Christian for $197,900. Turned into an Australian role model, Christian was worth the money.
10. Nathan Lyon
The Australia offspinner, Lyon has been an integral part of the test squad. The decision of the Sydney Sixers to sign him for $195,600 took everybody by surprise. Despite the fact, he was not a regular limited-overs bowler, the team took the gamble on him for his vast experience. The Australian spinner played 33 games and took four wickets in the BBL.
