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Does IPL have a ceiling for player salaries? Explaining team purse as top stars demand Rs 40 crore

Does IPL have a ceiling for player salaries? Explaining team purse as top stars demand Rs 40 crore
World Sports · 03:09:51 - Monday, 9 November 2026

A new report from The Sporting News examines whether the Indian Premier League (IPL) has a ceiling for player salaries, detailing how team purses operate as top stars reportedly demand up to Rs 40 crore. The article, written by Soham Mukherjee and published on November 6, 2026, explores the financial structure of the league and the implications of rising salary demands on franchise budgets.

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