10 cricketers who turned millionaires overnight due to IPL
In the last 15 years, IPL has strengthened a lot of players financially.
4. Jhye Richardson in 2021
In the 2020-21 Big Bash League (BBL), Jhye Richardson became the leading wicket-taker for Perth Scorchers, clinching 29 wickets in 17 matches at an economy of 7.69. His efficiency for Scorchers attracted the eyeballs of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) team management at the 2021 IPL auction.
Considering his form, PBKS spent INR 14 crore to sign up Richardson to serve their side in the 2021 edition of the cash-rich tournament. The PBKS management, however, ignored Richardson’s non-performance for Australia in the international circuit. The deal benefitted Richardson as he became the fourth-most expensive player in the season.
For PBKS, Richardson was their top buy but his performance disappointed Punjab as the Aussie pacer could rack up only three wickets in three matches at an economy of 10.63. However, at the end of the season, Richardson was the only winner in this deal as Punjab didn’t get the Aussie paceman’s best with the ball.
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