Shanto becomes highest paid Bangladesh player

Bangladesh's all-format captain Najmul Hossain Shanto became the highest paid player of the country, eclipsing all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) hiked his captaincy remuneration, reports BSS.

In the latest board meeting, the captain's remuneration was increased to Taka 0.1 million (1 lakh) from Taka 40,000. Shanto who is currently playing all formats of cricket, is a category A+ cricketer and draws Taka 0.79 million (7.90 lakh) per month.

With an additional 0.1 million (1 lakh) as the captain's remuneration, his overall salary stands at Taka 0.89 million (8.90 lakh). As a three-format player, Shakib's salary is Taka 0.79 million (7.90 lakh).

Even though Shanto is the captain of all three formats, his remuneration will be considered for just one format.

However, the cricketers' salary was not increased this year apart from the captain's remuneration but the match fee was increased. The Test match fee is increased to Taka 0.8 million (8 lakh) from Taka 0.6 million (6 lakh) while per match fee for ODI is Taka 0.4 million (4 lakh) from Taka 0.3 million (3 lakh). The T20 match fee is increased to Taka 0.25 million (2.50 lakh) from Taka 0.2 million (2 lakh).