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Shane Watson Becomes Richest Cricketer in Australia


Melbourne, Wednesday, 14 December 2011

All rounder Shane Watson becomes the richest Australian cricketer with the Indian Premier League (IPL) money.

According to the Business Review Weekly magazine, cricket has now emerged to the list of Top 50 Sports Earners of 2011.

Shane watson is at 11th place in the rich list of Australian sports persons by earning USD 4 million.

Watson earned USD 1.8 million in IPL, playing for Rajasthan Royals. He is one of the few players to play Test matches, ODI and T20 cricket.

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