Australian cricketers are one of the most highly paid players in the IPL 2014.
Among the big names signed are Shane Watson going for $2.2m for Rajasthan Royals and James Faulkner going for $1.7m in the same team.
Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Johnson, both in tremendous form, went for more than a million dollars each too.
Australian Players in IPL 2014
Even though the IPL 2014 has most of the senior Australian players playing, there are a number of First Class cricketers who have also joined the ranks.
Here is a list of the Australian players signed to IPL clubs:
Rajasthan Royals: Shane Watson, James Faulkner and Steve Smith
Kings 11 Punjab: Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, George Bailey and Shaun Marsh
Sunrise Hyderabad: David Warner, Aaron Finch and Moises Henriques
Mumbai Indians: Mike Hussey, Josh Hazelwood and Ben Dunk
Chennai Super Kings: Ben Hilfenhaus and John Hastings
Kolkata Knight Riders: Chris Lynn and Pat Cummings
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Mitchell Starc and Nic Maddinson
Delhi Daredevils: Nathan Counter-Nile
There is a lot of talk in Australia that playing in the Indian Premier League is their personal choice. That is completely okay, however for every choice there are pros and cons. There are concerns that the big money could impact negatively on the younger players.
Unlike the previous IPL 2013, this edition is being played in the United Arab Emirates. Australia’s major tour later this year is in the UAE, against Pakistan. Playing in the UAE can be great match practice for Australia’s big stars such as Johnson and Watson.
Australia is one of the pioneers of Test Cricket, and it has always been a proud moment for an Australian to put on a Test Cap. With the ever increasing popularity of the Indian Premier League, Australia started its very own Big Bash series.
Australian first class cricket has always been one of the strongest; there was even a time when countries touring Australia couldn’t even defeat the state teams.
But now during the Big Bash, first class cricket is suspended and hence players are then picked for the Test Side from the T20 format.
There are a lot of young promising first class players playing the IPL 2014 such as Lynn, Dunk and Maddinson. Imagine how money and fame could corrupt the minds of these young Australian stars?
Danish Muneer
Roar Rookie
So should that provoke CA to stop players from playing in IPL and stick to Big Bash if they want extra money?
Danish Muneer
Roar Rookie
That is why it is said "one of the most highly paid players"...obviously there are many other players who were sold even on higher amount...I hope that clears the point.
Danish Muneer
Roar Rookie
This was my first article, I wasn't even sure its gonna get published! But thanks to The Roar team. My next article will be much more full of in-depth analysis, and most probably it will be about Australia in FIFA WC 2014.
Danish Muneer
Roar Rookie
Yes, definitely. Australian players are better suited to play on quick, bouncy wickets. I think Australian Big Bash should get more coverage so the local talent does not have to involve in overseas franchises that much,
Danish Muneer
Roar Rookie
Thank you for your words. The IPL is now finished and KKR really stole the show in the final against Kings Eleven Punjab. Lets see what happens in the next edition!
IPL 2014
Guest
Australian cricketers are one of the most highly paid players in the IPL 2014. i really did not know that i think indian cricketers highly paid players in IPL 2014 Thanks Regards http://9cric.com/category/ipl/
jack thomas
Guest
Ya, They didn’t go in the auction cos they were retained. But the salaries mentioned in the article are correct. Watson is paid $2.2m this year, that's the price franchises have to pay for the 1st player retained. Similarly, faulkner is paid $1.7m(for 2nd player retained) this year. http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2014/content/story/703627.html
jack thomas
Guest
Ya, They didn't go for anything in the auction cos they were retained. But the salaries mentioned in the article are true. Watson is paid $2.2m this year, thats the price franchises have to pay for the 1st player retained. Similarly, faulkner is paid $1.7m(for 2nd player retained) this year. http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2014/content/story/703627.html
Simoc
Guest
Maxwell and Faulkner weren't at the auction so didn't go for anything. They were retained from last year when Watson was at $1.3m and Faulkner $400k. Richardson is going great so far and so are Warner, Smith and Hilfenhaus while Finch and Lynn have a good performance each and Johnson has been just ok. The rest are yet to fire, and some haven't been played yet.
simon
Guest
Brad Hodge, Ben Cutting, Kane Richardson. I'm sure there is another couple.. Good basic article, Would have liked depth on performances, was thinking yesterday an IPL Aus player rap-up would be a good read. Thank you
Bee bee
Guest
Our state teams would still beat most international sides on home soil. Touring has become very difficult.
Wasim Ranamadroota
Roar Pro
Thanks Danish. Have had one eye on their exploits. Especially maxwell after he averaged 90+ after three innings. Interesting that you chose to write this the same time I happened to write a county wrap - it would be good to see more updates during the season!