Asia Cup 2025 / Hardik's watch is worth more than the salary of Pakistani players

Asia Cup 2025: Asia Cup 2025 is going to start from September 9, but before that a watch of Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has become the center of discussion. The reason? The price of this watch is so much that even if we add the annual salary of 17 Pakistani players selected for the Asia Cup, it will not reach its price. This expensive watch of Hardik came into the limelight when he wore it to practice in Dubai. Let's understand the calculation of the price of this watch and the salary of Pakistani players.

Salary of Pakistani players: A glance

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has selected 17 players for Asia Cup 2025, who have been divided into Grade B, C, and D. Their annual salary in Indian rupees is as follows:

Grade B: 7 players, total 11.83 crores

This grade includes Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, and Shaheen Afridi.

Salary per player: Rs 1 crore, 69 lakhs, 2 thousand, 540

Total salary of 7 players: Rs 11 crore, 83 lakhs, 17 thousand, 780

Grade C: 5 players, total 4.69 crores

This grade includes Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Harris, Mohammad Nawaz, and Shahibzada Farhan.

Salary per player: Rs 93 lakh, 90 thousand, 300

Total salary of 5 players: Rs 4 crore, 69 lakh, 51 thousand, 500

Grade D: 5 players, total Rs 2.81 crore

The remaining 5 players are included in this grade.

Salary per player: Rs 56 lakh, 34 thousand, 180

Total salary of 5 players: Rs 2 crore, 81 lakh, 70 thousand, 900

Total salary: Rs 19.34 crore

If we add the annual salary of these 17 Pakistani players, the total amount comes to Rs 19 crore, 34 lakh, 40 thousand, 180.

Hardik Pandya's watch: worth Rs 20 crore

According to reports, Hardik Pandya wore Richard Mille RM 27-04 watch during practice in Dubai, whose market price is said to be Rs 20 crore. This amount is more than the total annual salary of 17 Pakistani players. This watch by Richard Mille is known for its unique design and technology, which makes it one of the most expensive watches in the world.

Why is this watch so special?

Richard Mille RM 27-04 is a limited edition watch, which is considered a symbol of high-end technology and luxury. Its price is not only due to its brand, but the material used in its manufacture, design, and limited availability also make it special. Hardik wearing it on the field not only reflects his style, but also highlights his financial status and brand value.