Highest paid player from each of the top 5 countries

#4 Faf du Plessis, South Africa - $0.44 million

The Proteas batsman is South Africa's highest earner

When Faf du Plessis was 21, he was offered a Kolpak deal by Nottinghamshire, with a condition that he would have to play for England if he accepted the offer. His dream to play for South Africa compelled him to reject the offer and he is now reaping the rewards of that decision.

He is centrally contracted by the South African Cricket Board and earns close to $0.44 million per year playing for his country.