Ben Stokes Among England's Richest Cricketers - Here's His Net Worth
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) pays generous salaries to its centrally contracted players. Ben Stokes is one of the highest earners on this list.
England cricket team’s star captain Ben Stokes is counted among the richest players in the current squad. Not only does the board pay him a hefty annual salary, but he also earns significantly through IPL contracts, which add substantially to his income.
In this article, we take a look at the total net worth of England captain Ben Stokes and the various sources of his earnings.
How much salary does ECB pay Ben Stokes?
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) pays generous salaries to its centrally contracted players. Ben Stokes is one of the highest earners on this list.
According to reports, Stokes earns between £650,000 to £1 million (₹7.55 crore to ₹11.62 crore) annually for playing Test matches. In addition to that, he earns between £275,000 to £350,000 (₹3.19 crore to ₹4.06 crore) per year from his limited-overs contract.
Stokes earns handsomely from IPL
Ben Stokes is the highest-earning player among the current English cricket team in terms of overall income. A big portion of his earnings comes from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and brand endorsements.
He has been a part of the IPL since 2017 and has played in six seasons so far, receiving substantial sums each time. Overall, he has earned more than ₹80 crore from the IPL alone.
England’s captain owns a palace-like home
Ben Stokes lives in a lavish, palace-like house located in Durham. Interestingly, the property earlier belonged to English footballer Adam Johnson. The house is worth £1.7 million, which is approximately ₹17 crore in Indian currency.
Reports suggest that Stokes’ luxurious home includes modern amenities like a private gym, home theatre, TV room, gaming zone, and a spacious backyard.
Brand endorsements also add to Stokes’ fortune
Ben Stokes endorses many premium and international brands. His endorsement list includes major names like Adidas, Red Bull, Gunn & Moore (GM), London Pilsner, Dream11, and Royal Stag. These brand deals are another strong contributor to his annual earnings.
Ben Stokes' net worth
Ben Stokes’ annual income exceeds $1 million, while his monthly income is reportedly over $83,000. Although no official figures are available for his net worth, media reports estimate it to be around $13 million, which roughly translates to ₹105 crore in Indian rupees.
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