The IPL's new player payment structure for overseas players, effective from the 2026 mini-auction, caps individual earnings at INR 18 crore. While bids can exceed this amount, any excess funds are directed to a BCCI player-welfare fund. This means players like Cameron Green, whose record bid was INR 25.20 crore, may not receive the full bid amount, potentially earning the same as Matheesha Pathirana, who was acquired for INR 18 crore.