Ranking top 7 overseas countries according to the money their cricketers earned from IPL

1. Australia – INR 653.81 Crores

For as intense the on-field rivalry between India and Australia has been, here in the IPL, both the teams have shared a rich vein of history. Perhaps a bit too-rich; as is evidenced from their pinnacle spot on this list.  The Aussie juggernaut in the IPL goes back to the inaugural 2008 season. The likes of Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, and Shane Warne played true to their marquee-reputation and starred in title-winning campaigns for their respective sides.

The years following the retirement of these legends, too, were packed with quality Australian action. Shane Watson, Shaun Marsh, Michael Hussey, and James Faulkner emerged as household favorites across the 2011-16 period.

But no other Aussie cricketer has ever found their calling in the IPL the way David Warner has for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. As the tournament’s leading overseas-run scorer- third-highest overall- with 5000+ runs to his name, Warner ‘Gadu’ more than justifies the INR 12 Crore price-tag that has been accorded to him.

Another interesting point about Australians is that their prices often tend to high-ball. Glenn Maxwell (INR 10.75 Crores) and Pat Cummins, the costliest overseas purchase till date, with INR 15.5 Crores to his name, strongly illustrate that point. Besides the players, the myriad of Australian coaches and support-staff involved has also contributed to the Kangaroos’ number-one ranking on the list.

~Written by Soham Bhowal