About CricRoster
CricRoster is the definitive player valuation index, auction ledger, and franchise payroll database for global cricket. We track athlete compensations, team purse mechanics, and contract trends with institutional precision.
Our Mission & Purpose
Cricket has evolved from a traditional seasonal sport into a multibillion-dollar global entertainment industry. With the rapid escalation of television broadcast rights, corporate team valuations, and auction purse caps expanding to ₹120.00 Crore INR per franchise, athlete earnings and roster valuations represent essential economic metrics.
While traditional sports media platforms focus almost exclusively on live ball-by-ball score updates, CricRoster was founded to bridge the analytical gap in sports financial intelligence. We provide clean, verified, and ad-free access to player auction prices, retention salary slabs, cumulative career earnings, and official BCCI central contracts.
What CricRoster Provides
1. Real-Time Salary & Auction Tracking
Complete transparency on retention fees, Jeddah Mega Auction hammer prices, and year-by-year contract progressions for all 10 franchises.
2. Dual-Currency Intelligence (INR & USD)
Instant toggling between Indian Rupees (Crores/Lakhs) and US Dollars (Millions) for global media, fantasy analysts, and international readers.
3. Franchise Purse & Balance Sheet Analytics
Breakdowns of spent vs. remaining auction capital, overseas roster slot limits, and squad balance metrics across multiple IPL seasons.
4. Head-to-Head Match Scorecard Archives
Historical match scorecards, team head-to-head records (CSK vs MI, RCB vs KKR), and all-time tournament high scores paired with roster valuations.
Data Sources & Editorial Standards
Accuracy is paramount to our mission. Every figure, contract bracket, and biographical entry published on CricRoster is cross-verified against primary documentation:
- Official IPL Disclosures: Direct press releases from the IPL Governing Council and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
- Auction Hammer Logs: Live broadcast records and official auction registers from Jeddah and prior mega auctions.
- Primary Statistical Archives: Match telemetry and career statistics verified against ESPNcricinfo and international board databases.
- Corporate Financial Filings: Verified franchise retainership statements and annual player central contract releases.
Independence & Editorial Integrity
CricRoster operates as an independent editorial research entity. We are not officially affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the BCCI, the Indian Premier League, the International Cricket Council (ICC), or any individual cricket franchise. All team names, logos, and trademarks remain the sole property of their respective governing bodies and are utilized here strictly under nominative fair use for descriptive, journalistic, and reporting purposes.
Have a Correction or Question?
We welcome contributions and data verification reports from researchers, analysts, and fans. Contact our editorial team for swift updates.