Alex Carey Contract and Salary

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Alex Carey

Alex Tyson Carey, an Australian professional cricketer, serves as a wicket-keeper-batsman for the Australian national team in both Test and One-Day International formats. He also represents the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL) and competes in first-class cricket for the South Australia men's team as of November 2024.

Born on August 27, 1991, Carey began his competitive career in Australian rules football. At 15, he joined the Glenelg Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). In 2009, he played a key role in Glenelg's victory in the SANFL Reserves Premiership and also represented South Australia in the AFL Under-18 Championships. The 6ft tall left-hander last played football for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL) before transitioning to cricket.

Alex Carey Salary 2024-2025

Alex Carey is contracted to the Australian national cricket team and earns his wages through participation in various domestic and international cricket leagues. Additionally, he also earns money through numerous brand partnerships and endorsements with companies like Kookaburra, Toyota Aus, Discovery Parks, Asics Australia, W Sports & Media, and Prime Video Sport Aunz, Good Sports and Oat Milk Goodness (OMG), according to his Instagram.

Alex Carey Australia Team Salary

According to Sporting News, Alex Carey earns an annual salary of INR 5.4 crore through his national men's contract with Cricket Australia, where he is classified as an average retained player. Under this contract, he represents the Australian team in both Test and ODI formats.

Alex Carey IPL Salary

Alex Carey began his IPL career in 2020 after being acquired by the Delhi Capitals with a salary of INR 2.4 crore, a 380% increase from his base price of INR 50 lakh. He appeared in three matches for the Capitals that season, achieving a total of 32 runs at a strike rate of 110.34 as per Cricbuzz. So far, this stands as his sole IPL season.

Alex Carey Contract 2024-2025

Alex Carey is contracted with Cricket Australia and retained for the 2024-2025 season, as reported by cricket.com.au. He also competes for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League (BBL), the Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket (USA), and the South Australia men's team in first-class cricket as of November 2024. Moreover, the 33-year-old has previously played for Sussex County Cricket Club in England & Wales.

Alex Carey Australian Team Contract

As of November 2024, Alex Carey remains part of Cricket Australia's 23-man squad, based on the reports from cricket.com.au. He received his initial contract from Cricket Australia in April 2018 for the 2018-2019 season, following his debut across all formats. Since then, Carey has played a pivotal role in Australia's success, contributing to their victories at the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 2021-2023 ICC World Test Championship.

Alex Carey T20 League Contract

In August 2024, Alex Carey confirmed a four-year extension with the Adelaide Strikers, a team he has been with since his Big Bash League (BBL) debut in January 2017. Alongside his commitment to the Strikers, Carey is also a member of the Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket (USA), having signed with the franchise in June 2024, according to cricket.com.au.

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FAQs on Alex Carey Contract and Salary

A. Yes, Alex Carey was an Australian rules football player before transitioning to a career in cricket.

A. Alex Carey is the wicket keeper in South Australia as of November 2024.

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A. Yes, Alex Carey has played AFL football for the Greater Western Sydney Giants.

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