Taxation of Indian and foreign players in India, particularly in events such as the Indian Premier League, varies according to their residential status and the applicable Indian tax laws on income earned in India.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed soaring popularity and staggering bidding amounts for players since its inception in 2008. Australian pacer Mitchell Starc became the most expensive buy in the 2024 auction,

Rishabh Pant's contract ​​​is of Rs 27 crore per season. Now, he will not receive that full Rs 27 crore. According to the Government of India Income Tax slabs as of the 2024-25 financial year, a person with a salary of Rs 15 lakh or more per year will have to pay 30% of it as tax.