Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are playing the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and their return has put the spotlight back on domestic one day cricket. As you watch them compete, you may wonder how much senior players actually earn in this tournament.
Vijay Hazare Trophy payment system explained
The Vijay Hazare Trophy follows a fixed payment system. Unlike the IPL, there is no auction or bidding. Match fees depend only on experience and the number of List A matches you have already played.
Players grouped by List A experience
Domestic players are divided into three categories based on List A appearances. This system keeps payments uniform. Your earnings depend on whether you play in the XI or sit as a reserve.
Match fees for senior players
If you have played more than 40 List A matches, you earn Rs 60,000 per match in the playing XI. Reserve players in this group receive Rs 30,000 per match.
Fees for mid level and junior players
Players with 21 to 40 List A matches earn Rs 50,000 per match in the XI and Rs 25,000 as reserves. Those with 0 to 20 matches get Rs 40,000 in the XI and Rs 20,000 as reserves.
Kohli and Rohit fall in top category
Virat Kohli represents Delhi, while Rohit Sharma plays for Mumbai. Both have crossed 40 List A matches. This places them in the senior category under domestic payment rules.
No special pay for star players
Because of this structure, both Kohli and Rohit earn Rs 60,000 per match. You see no special fees for star value. They earn the same as other experienced domestic cricketers.
Domestic pay vs international earnings
When they play ODIs for India, the BCCI pays around Rs 6 lakh per match. Compared to that, domestic earnings are modest. The gap highlights the difference between international and domestic cricket.
Allowances and prize money details
Apart from match fees, players receive daily allowance for travel, food, and stay. Man of the Match awards usually offer around Rs 10,000. Teams reaching knockouts and finals also share prize money.
Focus remains on performance
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not playing domestic cricket for money. The Vijay Hazare Trophy rewards experience and performance. Star power does not influence match fees.
