The 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League is currently underway in Maharashtra, with 10 teams competing against each other to win the championship. The addition of two new franchises has spiced up the competition. Umpires’ role is also very crucial because one decision can change the match and impact the teams’ chances of qualifying. Multiple foreign umpires are part of IPL 2022.
Like the players, the umpires also receive match fees. Also, a report has claimed that they earn sponsorship fees as well. In this listicle today, we will look at the top three highest-paid foreign umpires in IPL 2022.
1. One of the well-known foreign umpires: Richard Illingworth – INR 1.98 lakh per match
Richard Illingworth is a former England cricketer who now works as an umpire. He is a member of the umpiring panel for IPL 2022. According to reports, he is one of the highest paid foreign umpires in the tournament.
Illingworth reportedly earns INR 1.98 lakh salary per game in addition to sponsorship of INR 7.33 lakh for the competition.
2. One of the well-known foreign umpires in IPL 2022: Paul Reiffel – INR 1.98 lakh per match
Former Australian cricketer Paul Reiffel has also switched to the profession of umpiring. Reiffel has the same salary and sponsorship value as Richard Illingworth.
Depending on the number of matches he works, he makes INR 1.98 lakh per game.
3. Christopher Gaffaney – INR 1.98 lakh per match
Former New Zealand player Christopher Gaffaney is in the same bracket of salary as the duo of Richard Illingworth and Paul Reiffel. Gaffaney makes INR 1.98 lakh per match in IPL 2022 plus a sponsorship value of INR 7.33 lakh.
Since all three foreign umpires are members of the elite panel, they have the same salary and sponsorship value. The salary for the umpires in the developmental category is 59,000 per match, while their sponsorship value is also the same as elite ones.
