The most paid commentator: Do you know how much a commentator gets in IPL? Akash Chopra or Sunil Gavaskar, which commentator gets the highest fee? Why is there a difference between Hindi and English?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is in full swing, and the excitement of the game is not limited to players on the field, but also to commentators who bring the game to life with their own voice and expertise. While players made several tens of crores of rupees in auctions, the commentators also made a considerable amount of money for their services. But have you ever wondered how much money a commentator makes?
Commenter’s per match fee
The cost of commentators varies according to their experience and expertise. Senior commentators have years of experience and a deep understanding of the game and earn more than junior commentators. Top commentators earn Rs 6-10 crore per game. This applies to English and Hindi commentators.
How much does a regional language commentator make?
As IPL expands its coverage to regional languages, the fee structure of commentators in languages ​​such as Tamil and other regional languages ​​is the same as the cost of English and Hindi commentators. Junior commentators earn Rs 35,000 per game, while senior commentators earn up to Rs 6-10 crore per game.
Sunil Gavaskar or Akash Chopra, is the highest paid commentator for IPL 2025?
When it comes to British commentators, Sunil Gavaskar is one of the highest paid people, earning Rs 41.7 crore per season. Other highly paid British commentators include Matthew Hayden, Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bishop, who also earned Rs 4.17 crore per season. Harsha Bhogle earns Rs 41 crore per season, while Ravi Shastri earns Rs 44 crore per season.
Aakash Chopra is one of the most paid groups in Hindi Review Group, earning Rs 292 crore per season. Sanjay Manjrekar earns Rs 280 crore per season, while Suresh Raina earns Rs 25 crore per season. Harbhajan Singh earns Rs 150 crore per season and Jatin Sapru earns Rs 1.5 lakh per game.
The reviewers’ fees reflect their expertise and experience in the field. While players earn Rs 10 million to play the game, the commentator earned a lot of money with his voice and expertise to bring the game to life. IPL has become a platform for commentators to demonstrate their skills, and the fees they receive prove their expertise.
