Bhanuka Rajapaksa IPL 2022 Salary and Net Worth: How much Punjab Kings Wicketkeeper earns?

Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a flamboyant southpaw widely known for his big-hitting prowess

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Bhanuka Rajapaksa

A prolific run-scorer in domestic cricket and a consistent performer in the international circuit, Bhanuka Rajapaksa is amongst Sri Lanka’s most celebrated cricketers of the current decade. Rajapaksa hogged all limelight when he smashed RCB bowlers all around the park on his IPL debut in 2022. The Sri Lankan destructive southpaw made his international debut back in October 2021 against Pakistan in T20Is courtesy of his big-hitting prowess. He made headlines for the first time when he was Sri Lanka’s leading run-scorer in the 2010 U-19 World Cup. From a promising prodigy to now a mainstay in the Sri Lankan limited-overs team, Rajapaksa is therefore a key player for the side that is currently undergoing a rebuilding phase.

However, in January 2022, Rajapaksa shocked the cricket fraternity after he decided to quit cricket at the age of 30. Henceforth, at the plea of the Sports Ministry, the cricketer withdrew his decision of retirement. Also, he is a huge admirer of Australian legend Adam Gilchrist. The following article provides an insightful look at the financial standings and the net worth of Bhanuka Rajapaksa.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa Annual Salary

Bhanuka Rajapaksa

The swashbuckling cricketer got dropped from the national side ahead of the tour of India in 2022 on failing the fitness test. Hence his contract is under review as of now. Besides his national commitments, Rajapaksha is a renowned name in the arena of global T20 leagues as well. In addition, the flamboyant power-hitter plays for Galle Gladiators in the LPL under a contract of $40,000. He also represents the Comilla Warriors in BPL. In the mega auctions of IPL 2022, Rajapaksa was henceforth signed by PBKS for the base price of Rs 50 lakhs INR.

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Bhanuka Rajapaksa Net Worth

The net worth of Bhanuka Rajapaksa is estimated to be around $1 Million – $5 Million as of late 2022. Also, the 30-year-old sports star is a popular celebrity in Sri Lanka. Hence, his major source of income is definitely from his cricketing ventures.

Player Profile

Bhanuka Rajapaksa
NamePramod Bhanuka Bandara Rajapaksa
Age30
Born24 October 1991 
Skill-setLeft-hand bat
Right-arm medium
Occasional Wicket-keeper
TeamsSri Lanka
Punjab Kings
Comilla Warriors
Galle Gladiators
Barisal Division
Burgher Recreation Club
Nondescripts Cricket Club
Police Sports Club
Prime Bank Cricket Club
Royal College
Ruhuna
Sri Lanka Board XI
Schools Invitation XI
Sinhalese Sports Club
Sri Lanka A
Sri Lanka Under-19s
Annual Income$1.5 Million
Social media followers9,831 Followers
Net Worth$1 Million – $5 Million
FamilyMarried To Sandrine Perera

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