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IPL 2022: Highest earning retained players

Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rishabh Pant are the highest-earning retained players for the upcoming IPL 2022 season

Dec 6, 2021, 7:18 AM2 min read

All the 8 old teams have announced their retention's for the IPL 2022 season last week. However, the two new teams Lucknow and Ahmedabad will soon announce their 3 retention's for their 1st IPL season. The dates for their three retention's is within December 25.

Also Read: IPL 2022: Lucknow And Ahmedabad Can Spend 33 Crore For First Three Picks Before Mega Auction

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Meanwhile, in those old IPL teams retention's Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja got the highest salary of 16 crores. While, Virat Kohli earns 15 crores, 2 crores less than his previous salary. Kane Williamson got the highest salary as an overseas player. He got 14 crores as he has been picked by the SRH management for the upcoming season.

The three retention's for the two news IPL teams will be inside 33 crores. However, that will be distinguished in 15, 11 and 7 crores respectively for the three retention's. Now, let's take a look at the top 10 highest-paid players for the upcoming IPL season.

Read Also: IPL 2022: Big players who were not retained

IPL 2022: Top 10 highest earning retained players

Player Name Franchise Salary
Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians 16 crores
Ravindra Jadeja Chennai Super Kings 16 crores
Rishabh Pant Delhi Capitals 16 crores
Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Bangalore 15 crores
Sanju Samson Rajasthan Royals 14 crores
Kane Williamson Sunrisers Hyderabad 14 crores
Mayank Agarwal Punjab Kings 12 crores
Jasprit Bumrah Mumbai Indians 12 crores
Andre Russel Kolkata Knight Riders 12 crores
MS Dhoni Chennai Super Kings 12 crores
Top 10 highest earning retained players

Also Read: IPL 2022: Full list of IPL's retained players

The IPL 2022 mega auction will be held in the coming January. All the 10 IPL teams will participate in the auction.

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Who can break Rohit’s six-hitting record?

Rohit Sharma's 637 international sixes stand tall by a massive margin. Explore the active batters who can break Rohit's six-hitting record with firing abilities. Can anyone actually surpass it? Let's find out.

Jul 2, 2025, 5:31 PM3 min read

Who can break Rohit’s six-hitting record? | sportzpoint.com

Rohit Sharma, widely known as the "Hitman," has redefined power-hitting in international cricket. He has been a key opener for the Indian cricket team and always managed to give them a solid start.

Rohit's six-hitting show is incredibly exciting to watch, as he completely dominantes every bowler from the opponent. He has smashed a staggering 637 sixes in his international cricket, and the numbers are yet to increase.

The breakdown of his 637 sixes goes like: 88 sixes in Tests, 344 sixes in ODIs, and 205 sixes in T20Is. Following his retirement from Test cricket and T20Is, the only way the numbers could increase is ODIs.

As the game of cricket continues to evolve and new talents emerge, it raises a question: who can break Rohit’s six-hitting record? Join us as we explore the list of batters.

Read Also: Most Sixes in International Cricket History | Top 25 Batters

Retired players with high six counts

Chris Gayle could have been the answer for Who can break Rohit’s six-hitting record? | sportzpoint.com
Chris Gayle hitting a flat six for West Indies. Image | X

There's a number of retired cricket legends who follow down the list of most international sixes after Rohit Sharma. Their careers concluded with a high count of sixes, that were celebrated throughout.

The West Indies power-hitter, Chris Gayle, with 553 international sixes, is the closest someone could ever get to Rohit's numbers.

Here's a list of retired cricketers with high six counts that no longer impose a threat to Rohit's record:

Player Span Matches Innings Runs 6s
Chris Gayle 1999-2021 483 551 19593 553

Shahid Afridi

1996-2018 524 508 11196 476

Brendon McCullum

2002-2016 432 474 14676 398

Martin Guptill

2009-2022 367 402 13463 383

Active players with potential to break Rohit's record

Who can break Rohit’s six-hitting record? | sportzpoint.com
Rohit Sharma celebrating a century for India. Image | Pinterest

Beyond the above list of retired batters, there's a group of active players whose evolving numbers suggest they possess the firepower and skill to climb o top and challenge Rohit's six-hitting record.

Read Also: Most sixes in T20 Internationals in 2025 so far (men & women)

Jos Buttler (369 sixes)

Jos Buttler is an answer to: Who can break Rohit’s six-hitting record? | sportzpoint.com
Jos Buttler in action for England. Image | X

England's explosive wicket-keeper batter, Jos Buttler, is a rising name in the list of most international sixes, having smashed 369 sixes in 384 matches. He is a true gem who can hit massive sixes under pressure and turn the game around.

Buttler's quality, especially in limited overs, makes him the strongest contender to challenge Rohit's record in the upcoming years.

Other active players on the run: Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell

  • Virat Kohli: Although not known to be big of a six hitter, Kohli has hit an impressive 306 sixes. With his ODIs career still ongoing, he will surely climb a significant amount and get closer.
  • Glenn Maxwell: After his ODI retirement, Maxwell is currently on the run with 299 sixes. The numbers will take a leap as he continues to do well in T20Is for Australia.
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Indian batters to score an international ton in all formats: Smriti Mandhana joins an elite list

With her maiden T20I ton against England in Nottingham, Smriti Mandhana has now become the first Indian woman and sixth overall Indian batter to score an international ton in all formats.

Jun 28, 2025, 3:58 PM2 min read

Indian batters to score an international ton in all formats: Smriti Mandhana joins an elite list | sportzpoint.com
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Indian Women's batter Smriti Mandhana became the latest batter to score international centuries in all formats of the game. With her maiden T20I ton against England in Nottingham, Smriti has now become the sixth Indian and the first Indian woman batter to have the achievement. 

Read Also | Top Female Cricketers Who Are Making History

Indian batters to score an international ton in all formats: Smriti Mandhana joins an elite list | sportzpoint.com
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Smriti Mandhana played a sensational 112-run inning from just 62 balls, which included 15 fours and 3 sixes. This is also the highest score by any Indian Women player in T20Is. The previous best was Harmanpreet Kaur's 103 against New Zealand in 2018. 

Earlier in the day, Harmanpreet Kaur was ruled out of the first T20I of the series as a precaution taken by the team after she suffered a head injury during the practice game against the ECB Select XI. Sneh Rana handed the debut cap to left-arm spinner N Shree Charani. 

Harleen Kaur also scored a quick-fire 43 from 23 balls, to help India score 210/5 in the first inning. 

Read Also | Most Partnership runs for India in all formats

Indian batters to score an international ton in all formats

Here are the Indian batters who have scored an international ton in all formats

  1. Suresh Raina
  2. Virat Kohli
  3. Rohit Sharma
  4. KL Rahul
  5. Shubman Gill
  6. Smriti Mandhana

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MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals

Dive deep into MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals and see his unmatched strategic brilliance that led India to victory in major world tournaments.

Jun 25, 2025, 4:48 PM4 min read

MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals | sportzpoint.com

When discussing leadership roles in Indian cricket history, the conversation inevitably turns to MS Dhoni and his impact as a captain. His tenure as India's captain (2007-2017) saw the golden days of not only reaching the finals but also tasting victory.

The "Captain Cool" led India to an impressive 4 ICC Finals and secured a win in 3 of them. He is the only Indian captain to win all 3: the ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy in his career.

Here we bring you MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals:

2007 T20 World Cup: Kicking off with a win

MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals | sportzpoint.com
MS Dhoni in 2007 T20 World Cup Final. Image | BBC

The 2007 T20 World Cup marked a significant moment in Indian cricket, not just for their inaugural win, but for the beginning of MS Dhoni's captaincy era. Having stepped into the leadership role for the very first time in the tournament, he led a relatively inexperienced squad and brought victory home.

Throughout the season, he guided the team with a calm approach and showed tactical brilliance with his choices in high-pressure situations. In the final against Pakistan, his main impact was behind the stumps, making great choices.

In a tense last over, with PAK needing 13 runs and Misbah-ul-Haq at the crease, he made a bold move by handing the ball to Joginder Sharma, who lacked experience. This tactical gamble paid off brilliantly when Misbah attempted a scoop shot and was caught by Sreesanth, securing India a 5-run victory.

Read Also: 10 Forgotten Indian Cricketers and Their Stories

2011 ODI World Cup: A nation's dream

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MS Dhoni "finishing off in style" in the 2011 World Cup Final. Image | NDTV

The 2011 ODI World Cup Final against Sri Lanka on home soil is something the fans will remember for a long time. After a challenging target of 275 runs set by SL, India's chase collapsed early as they lost key wickets of Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar.

Dhoni chose to promote himself to bat at no. 5 and formed a crucial partnership with Gautam Gambhir. He scored an unbeaten 91 runs and sealed the victory with a majestic six, bringing home India's second WC title after 28 years.

He was also named player of the match for his batting and wicket-keeping contribution. After this victory, he became the second Indian captain, after Kapil Dev in 1983, to lead India to a World Cup triumph.

Read Also: 16 Indian Cricketers with stands named after them at a stadium

2013 Champions Trophy: Completing the set

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MS Dhoni with the Champions Trophy after their 2013 victory. Image | Hindustan Times

The 2013 Champions Trophy saw Dhoni complete the set with a 5-run victory over England in the Final. India successfully defended a low total of 130 runs in the second half, showcasing great bowling efforts from the unit.

Talking about Dhoni's performance, he could not do much with the bat like many other players, and went out for a duck. However, his agility behind the stumps and ball rotation choices did the trick well for them.

With this victory, India achieved their second Champions Trophy title.

Read Also: ICC tournaments hosted by India – History & Highlights

2014 T20 World Cup: Runners-up finish

MS Dhoni's captaincy record in ICC Finals | sportzpoint.com
Dhoni after the T20 WC Final against Sri Lanka in 2014. Image | Cricket Country

In the 2014 T20 World Cup, India showed a dominant form and reached the finals with an unbeaten record. Despite Virat Kohli's great efforts (77 runs off 58 balls), India struggled with the bat overall, posting a total of 130/4. Dhoni scored 4 runs off 7 balls and failed to accelerate the runs. 

Sri Lanka comfortably chased he target to clinch their first T20 World Cup title. Although India lost, it was MS Dhoni's second T20 World Cup Final as a captain, which highlights his consistent presence and contribution in major ICC clashes.

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Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Here we take a look at the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam stats comparison in ICC tournaments and see who has been a better batter in terms of numbers and stats.

Jun 23, 2025, 10:25 AM4 min read

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

The comparison between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli is one of the most discussed topics in the cricketing world. Although Virat made his debut much earlier in 2008, while Babar played his first international match in 2015, the debate about these two batting superstars across various formats continues to thrive. 

Both Kohli and Babar were U-19 stars. Kohli won the ODI World Cup in 2011, Champions Trophy in 2013 and T20 World Cup in 2024 with India, while Babar’s only international triumph is the Champions Trophy in 2017.

Here we take a look at the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam stats comparison in ICC tournaments and see who has been a better batter in terms of numbers and stats. 

Also Read: Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar – Test Stats Compared: Can Root break Sachin's record

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: ICC ODI Events

ICC ODI World Cup

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Kohli has played 37 ODI World Cup matches across four editions, scoring 1,795 runs at an average of 59.83 and a strike rate of 88.20, with five hundreds and 12 half-centuries. The former India captain has been dismissed without scoring only once in the ICC event. His best of 117 came off 113 balls against New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Virat Kohli in ODI WCs Innings Runs Not outs Average SR HS 100s 50s 0s
2011 9 282 1 35.25 82.21 100* 1 1 0
2015 8 305 2 50.83 81.55 107 1 0 0
2019 9 443 1 55.37 94.05 82 0 5 0
2023 11 765 3 95.62 90.31 117 3 6 1
Total 37 1,795 7 59.83 88.20 117 5 12 1

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Looking at Babar's record in the ODI World Cup, he has played 17 matches and has scored 794 runs at an average of 52.93 and a strike rate of 85.74, with one hundred and seven fifties. He is yet to be dismissed for a duck in a World Cup match. Babar's only ton in the ODI World Cup came against New Zealand in Birmingham in 2019, when scored 101* off 127 balls.

Babar Azam in ODI WCs Innings Runs Not outs Average SR HS 100s 50s 0s
2019 8 474 1 67.71 87.77 101* 1 3 0
2023 9 320 1 40 82.90 74 0 4 0
Total 17 794 2 52.93 85.74 101* 1 7 0

ICC Champions Trophy

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Looking at his stats in the Champions Trophy, Kohli has played 17 innings and has scored 747 runs at an average of 74.07 and a strike rate of 89.04, with six half-centuries and one century to his name. He has been dismissed without scoring on one occasion.

Babar has featured two Champions Trophies. In seven matches so far, he has scored 220 runs at an average of 44.00 and a strike rate of 74.08, with just one fifty. In the 2017 edition that Pakistan won, Babar contributed 133 runs in five innings (two not outs) at an average of 44.33 and a strike rate of 74.71. Again, Kohli has a better average and strike rate than Babar in the Champions Trophy.

Player Innings in CT Runs Average SR HS 100s 50s
Virat Kohli 17 747 74.7 89.4 100 1 6
Babar Azam 7 220 44.0 74.8 64 0 1

Also Read: Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: ICC T20I Events

ICC T20 World Cup

Virat is the all times highest run scorer in the history of the T20 World Cup. In 33 matches, Virat has scored 1292 runs at a strike rate 128.8 of and an average of 58.7. Kohli has also scored 15 half-centuries with a top score of 89 not out to his name.

Babar, on the other hand, has played only 3 editions of the T20 World Cup. In 2021, he was the top run-scorer after he made 303 runs from 6 games at an average of 60.60. In 17 T20 World Cup matches, Babar has scored 549 runs at an average of 36.6.

Player Innings in T20WC Runs Average SR HS 100s 50s
Virat Kohli 33 1,292 58.7 128.8 89 0 15
Babar Azam 17 549 36.6 111.4 70 0 5

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Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events

Curious about who holds the unwanted record? See the top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events, featuring unexpected names like Jasprit Bumrah, James Anderson and Virat Kohli.

Jun 22, 2025, 9:44 AM4 min read

Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com

Cricket is a game of glorious highs, as well as, not-so-glorious lows at times! Besides the massive sixes, aerial catches, and other heroic moments, there's the other side of the game where a player walks back in the pavilion without scoring a single run.

You got it right, we are talking about the infamous "duck." So, get ready to discover the top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events.

Here's the complete list:

10. Mohammed Siraj (11 ducks) | India

Mohammed Siraj holds a place in the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Mohammed Siraj getting out for a duck in a test match. Image | DafaNews

Known for his fiery and aggressive bowling for India, Mohammed Siraj holds the 10th place for most ducks in ICC events, which clearly states how batting is not his forte. Siraj has a total of 11 ducks out of 51 innings.

Read Also: ICC Trophy winners list year-wise (2000-2025)

9. Virat Kohli (11 ducks) | India

Virat Kohli holds a place in the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Virat Kohli walks back to the dugout after getting out for a duck. Image | ProBatsman

Virat Kohli being here is perhaps the most astonishing name on the list. Apart from his exceptional batting records across all formats, and having scored 6451 runs in ICC events, he also has 11 ducks in 166 innings.

8. Khaled Ahmed (12 ducks) | Bangladesh

Khaled Ahmed is one of the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Khaled Ahmed facing a bouncer while batting for Bangladesh in tests. Image | ESPNcricinfo

A right-arm medium fast bowler from Bangladesh, Khaled Ahmed, appears in the list for having 12 ducks in ICC events in the span of 2021 to 2024. His focus is primarily on bowling and he serves as a typical lower-order batsman.

7. Mominul Haque (12 ducks) | Bangladesh

Mominul Haque is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Mominul Haque after being dismissed for a duck. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Another Bangladeshi player with 12 ducks makes his way on the list. Mominul Haque, a left-handed batter and former captain of Bangladesh, holds the 7th position, despite delivering impressive ICC performances.

6. Keshav Maharaj (12 ducks) | South Africa

South Africa's Keshav Maharaj is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Keshav Maharaj batting for SA in an ICC tournament. Image | Outlook India

South Africa's leading orthodox spinner, Keshav Maharaj, who is known for his ability to surprise with the bat sometimes, also has 12 ducks in 65 innings. He is the only South African player in the list.

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5. Jonny Bairstow (12 ducks) | England

England's Jonny Bairstow is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Jonny Bairstow walking back after getting dismissed for a duck. Image | Sky Sports

Jonny Bairstow found himself walking back to the dugout without scoring a single run 12 times in an ICC event. His explosive strokeplay and skill-set is undeniably good, but it is the count for ducks that places him at no. 5 in here.

4. James Anderson (12 ducks) | England

England's James Anderson is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
James Anderson dismissed for a duck. Image | Arab News

England's legendary fast bowler, James Anderson, also has 12 ducks in ICC events, spanning from 2003 to 2024. For a player whose career has been defined by his unparalleled legacy, a few early dismissals do not really matter.

Read Also: 6 cricketers who announced their retirements since last month

3. Pat Cummins (13 ducks) | Australia

Australia's Pat Cummins is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Pat Cummins batting for Australia in ICC events. Image | Cricket Australia

Australia's captain and one of the world's premier all-rounder, Pat Cummins, has been out for a duck 13 times in ICC events. He has been remarkable with the ball and also backed up the team as a handy lower-order batter.

However, the intense quality of bowling and pressure in ICC tournaments make the best ones falter.

2. Tim Southee (14 ducks) | New Zealand

New Zealand's Tim Southee is among the Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Tim Southee getting dismissed for a duck. Image | India TV News

Next up is New Zealand's swing master, who often showed a knack for hitting some powerful boundaries while batting down the order. That's right! Tim Southee has 14 ducks in ICC events, which is the second-most by any player.

Read Also: Most runs in an over in tests

1. Jasprit Bumrah (21 ducks) | India

India's Jasprit Bumrah holds the first rank in Top 10 players with most ducks in ICC events | sportzpoint.com
Jasprit Bumrah goes for a duck. Image | Facebook

As we come down to the final name on the list, we find the world's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah, with 21 ducks, holding the place tight. The one who so frequently dismisses opponents for a duck, and holds spectacular bowling records, tops this chart as well.

Bumrah has stunned fans every time he has come down to play. Be it scoring the most runs in a single over in tests or having the most ducks, this man will get you everything!

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