10 Indian cricketers who earn the most from the game

#6 GAUTAM GAMBHIR

A purple patch from 2008 to 2010, including accession to the top of the ICC batting rankings, made him one of India’s most dependable batsman by the start of this decade, so much so that Virender Sehwag hailed him as the “Second Wall”.

Having played instrumental roles in the finals of India’s World Cup and World T20 triumphs, Gambhir experienced a slump in form post the 2011 World Cup. He was still a big name in the IPL, and was signed up by Kolkata Knight Riders that year. Despite having no BCCI contract, the KKR captain sits sixth on the list owing to his hefty IPL prize.

IPL CONTRACT: Rs. 10,00,00,000

BCCI CENTRAL CONTRACT: NONE

TOTAL: Rs.10 Crore