Top 10 most expensive cricket player in IPL 2020

In just a couple of weeks later, the 2020 IPL is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates. This is the 13th edition of this hugely popular cricket tournament. All the world's best cricketers are going to take the field from September 19. Let's take a look at the list of the ten most expensive cricketers in the IPL this year.

1. Virat Kohli - 17 crores

Virat Kohli

         

        Virat Kohli, the current captain of the Indian cricket team, is one of the best cricketers in the world at the moment. The right-handed star batsman rules the world's fast bowlers with his wide bat. He has been a member of the Royal Challengers Bangalore team since the inception of the IPL. In 2013, he was elected as a captain of the team.

2. Pat Cummins - 15.5 crore

Pat Cummins

The most expensive foreign cricketer in the 2020 IPL is Pat Cummins. The current vice-captain of the Australian team will be seen representing the Kolkata Knight Riders this time. Besides bowling, he is also good at batting in the lower order.

3. Mahendra Singh Dhoni - 15 crores

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has led the Indian national cricket team since 2006. The recently retired cricketer, who captained the team in international cricket, has led the country to T20, 50-over World Cups and Champions Trophy. Will play the role of the captain of Chennai Super King.

4. Rohit Sharma - 15 crores

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is one of the most important batsmen in the Indian national team. He has the responsibility of vice-captaining the national team. He Has given four IPL trophies to his team. This time defending the trophy will be the biggest challenge for Rohit. 

5. David Warner - 12.5 crores

Devid Warner

David Warner is one of the most explosive batsmen in the Australian cricket team. The star cricketer became the first cricketer in Australia's 132-year history to play in a national team without playing a first-class match. The cricketer, who once led the national team, has played great cricket for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the past few seasons. This time, everyone is hoping that he will be found again in the old rhythm. 

6. Steve Smith - 12.5 crores

Steve Smith

Former Australian captain Steve Smith is at the top of the ICC's list of Test batsmen in the world. Although he started his career as a bowler, his batting is now appreciated all over the world.

7. Sunil Narine - 12.5 crore

Sunil Narine

Narine is one of the undisputed members of the Kolkata Knight Riders. The cricketer, who was once revered in world cricket for his mysterious spin, has since become a T20 specialist batsman. He has played explosive innings for Kolkata at various times. 

8. Ben Stokes - 12.5 crores

Ben stokes

Ben Stokes is one of the most important cricketers in the England cricket team at the moment. The star all-rounder is currently the vice-captain of his country's cricket team. He played a key role in helping the country to win the 2019 Cricket World Cup. 

9. Suresh Raina - 11 crores

Suresh Raina

Before the start of this year's IPL, Suresh Raina suddenly returned to the country. Recently, according to the rules, the entire Chennai team was tested for COVID. There has been a great debate. This time, the absence of Raina in the Chennai Super Kings team in the IPL will naturally affect the whole team. 

10. AB de Villiers - 11 crores

AB de Villiers

The legendary batsman has been named the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year three times in his 15-year career. He was named the best cricketer of the last decade by Wisden in 2019. AB is going to play an important role in Virat's team in this IPL.