7 best paid International Cricket Coaches

The game of cricket has become very financially rewarding not only for the players who play the game but also for the team management and the support staff who are involved with running the team in general. When we speak about coaches our mind goes back to the likes of John Buchanan, Gary Kirsten, Dav Whatmore, and many more distinguished names who have tasted success with their wards when they were coaches for their national teams. nowadays coaching too has become a high profile job and some of the coaches are taking home more pay than their star players here we take a look at seven such cricket coaches who are handsomely paid for their services.

Lalchand Rajput – Coach of Zimbabwe National Team – 35 Lakh Indian Rupees

The former Indian player is a coach of repute as he is known for his technical abilities and attention to details. Rajput has been hired by the Zimbabwe cricket board to shape their cricketing journey from the ruins they find themselves in and in Rajput they will be hoping to find their lost glory days and find success once again in international cricket.

Mark Boucher – Coach of South African National Team- 1.05 Crore Indian Rupees

The former South African wicketkeeper-batsman is now the head coach of his nation. During his playing days Boucher was known for his safe wicket keeping and more than useful batting, post his retirement he has dabbled on the coaching front before finally the big job of leading his beloved South Africa to where they belong which is right at the top of International cricket standings.

Misbah Ul Haq – Coach of Pakistani National Team- 1.79 Crore Indian Rupees

Former Pakistan captain Misbah Ul Haq who was known for his calm captaincy and ability to spot the talent of youngsters was also a good reader of the game. The fact that he captained Pakistan for such a long time also speaks volumes about his longevity. The former Pakistani skipper is now the national team coach and earns a cool 1.79 INR crore to guide the fortunes of his team and mold them into world-beaters once again.

Mickey Arthur – Coach of Sri Lankan National Team – 3.44 Crore Indian Rupees

One of the most sought after coaches in the world is the South African Mickey Arthur. Arthur who coached Pakistan to their biggest ICC title win in 2017 against India is now the coach of a resurgent Sri Lankan side. He has been tasked with the duty of making sure Sri Lanka recapture the glory days they saw under the great captain Arjuna Ranatunga and dominate world cricket again.

Chris Silverwood – Coach of the English National Team- 4.65 Crore Indian rupees

Taking charge of the English national post the victorious 2019 world cup feats of Trevor Bayliss was never going to be easy but former English pace bowler Chris Silverwood has easily slipped into the role. Silverwood who played six tests and seven ODI games for England has also made the bowling attack much more potent and a world-beating unit.

Justin Langer – Coach of Australian National Team – 4.6 to 5 Crore Indian Rupees

The fifty-year-old 105 test veteran took over as the coach of the Australian team post the tearful resignation of former teammate Darren Lehmann. Known for his astute batting and fearless approach during his playing career Langer has grown seamlessly into the role of a coach and has become part of the new-look Australian set up who believe in playing hard and fair with a bit of banter but no abuse in a bid to undo the ugly Australians image which was further sullied post the sandpaper saga in 2018.

Ravi Shastri – Coach of Indian National Team – 9.5-10 Crore Indian Rupees

Former Indian player Ravi Shastri has been at the helm of Indian cricket for the last three years now and has seen some mixed results during his time as the coach. His partnership with Virat Kohli has seen some highs and also some lows but the BCCI still retain faith with him and he is paid handsomely for his hours with the Indian team.