The 2024 edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is officially underway. Initially set to be staged in Bangladesh, the political turmoil in the country forced the International Cricket Council (ICC) to shift the carnival to the UAE. For an entire generation of avid watchers, to see the Australian team coming out without their talisman Meg Lanning would be a disconcerting experience. Lanning bid adieu to the game, and she is succeeded by Alyssa Healy, the bonafide star of the game. Australia are placed alongside India, in Group A, and expect nothing less than fireworks when these two teams clash against each other. Both teams possess some of the most sought-after players, and the skill they bring to the world is unparalleled. Ultimately, their ability not only enchant the fans, and as it works in the realm of entertainment, the greater the popularity, the better is the earnings. We look at the richest women cricketers in the world.
H2: 5 Richest Female Cricketers In The World:
Ellyse Perry
How many cricketers in the world can boast of scoring a goal in the FIFA World Cup? Ellyse Perry can. She is a woman of varied talent. Perry's all-round proposition remains the most difficult threat to tackle for any team. The 33-year-old is the fulcrum of Australian batting, and her net worth of a whopping $14 million makes her the richest player in women's cricket. Perry's major source of revenue includes her annual retainership with Cricket Australia, and her income from franchise cricket like Women's IPL and The Hundreds. Perry was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 1.7 crore last year.
Meg Lanning
It's only fitting that Meg Lanning is among the highest earners of the game. You'd be hard-pressed to find a cricketer and captain more successful than Lanning, under whose helm Australia clinched the T20 World Cup title four times. She has a net worth of $9 million. Although Lanning doesn't feature in the international arena anymore, you can see her excellence in the Women's Premier League, plying her trade for Delhi Capitals.
Harmanpreet Kaur
Indian women's cricket captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, has accumulated an estimated net worth of around INR 35 crore in her cricketing career, and various endorsement deals. Kaur is a top-tier cricketer under the supervision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and receives an annual retainer of INR 1 crore. She also earns INR 4 lakh for Test matches, INR 2 lakh for One Day Internationals (ODIs), and INR 2.5 lakh for Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). She earns INR 1.8 crore per season for captaining Mumbai Indians.
Smriti Mandhana
Born in Sangli, Maharashtra, Smriti Mandhana became a household name in women's cricket at a very young age. She's still just 28, and has miles to go. Currently, the frontrunner to succeed Harmanpreet Kaur as the Indian skipper, Mandhana is one of the richest Indian players, listed under the elite grade of the BCCI annual contract. Her biggest achievement came earlier this year when she led Royal Challengers Bangalore to the Women's Premier League championship. Mandhana is also the face of major brands like Hyundai, Naturals Salon, Bata, Gulf Oil and more. Her net worth is around INR 30 crore.
Sarah Taylor
One of the best wicket-keepers in the women's cricket world, Sarah Taylor, now well past her playing career, dabbles in commentary and coaching, and has amassed a fortune of INR 17 crore. Taylor had featured in over 100 ODIs and 10 Tests for England.
