The top 5 highest-earning cricket coaches receive lucrative salaries for leading international teams. Their earnings range from millions to substantial contracts, reflecting their impact on team success. These coaches have guided teams to major victories, shaping modern cricket with their strategies, experience, and leadership across all formats of the game.
5. Misbah-Ul-Haq
Misbah-ul-Haq took over as Pakistan’s head coach after the 2019 World Cup, replacing Mickey Arthur. Despite criticism for his conservative tactics, he guided Pakistan to victories against South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. His tenure has had mixed reviews, but he remains a key figure in Pakistan cricket, earning an annual salary of INR 1.79 crores.
4. Mickey Arthur
Mickey Arthur, a seasoned coach with experience in South Africa, Australia, and Pakistan, became Sri Lanka’s head coach. Despite setbacks like a tough Bangladesh tour and contract issues, he remains a key figure in Sri Lankan cricket. Arthur earns $0.46 million annually from the Sri Lankan Cricket Board.
3. Chris Silverwood
Chris Silverwood, who replaced Trevor Bayliss as England’s head coach after the 2019 Ashes, maintained England’s dominance in white-ball cricket but had mixed Test results, including a series loss to India. Despite ODI defeats to India and Australia, he earns £0.6 million annually from the England and Wales Cricket Board.
2. Justin Langer
Justin Langer took over as Australia’s head coach after the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, leading the team’s revival. His tenure saw key successes, including an ODI series win in India and retaining the Ashes in 2019. He earns $0.61 million annually from Cricket Australia.
1. Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri, appointed as India’s head coach in 2017 after Anil Kumble’s resignation, is the highest-paid cricket coach globally. He earns between INR 9.5 to 10 crores ($1.2 to $1.3 million) annually. Under his leadership, India has excelled across formats, securing historic Test series wins in Australia and strong performances in ICC tournaments, making him one of the most influential figures in modern Indian cricket coaching.